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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

7

Long Way to Winchester Lures Tourists with 31 Mile Longer Route

The Washington Fest Auto Touring Department showcases a 162.5 mile Winchester run from Washington via Harpers Ferry, 31 miles longer than the Leesburg route. The new concrete road between Knonville and Harpers Ferry eases travel, with Harpers Ferry noted for scenery and history. A 1916 Mitchell Six driven by J B Haviland completed the trip in four hours, with a seven passenger car test highlighting smooth oiling and soundtrack of the tour through Maryland Heights and Bolivar Heights to Winchester.

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Washington Winchester Route Through Harper's Ferry Guide

The document outlines a driving route from Washington to Winchester via Frederick and Harpers Ferry, detailing 102.5 miles with time estimates and a turn by turn course through downtown Washington, Dupont Circle, Naval Observatory, Tennallytown, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and Cedar Grove, noting minor detours and railroad crossings along the way. Endorsements advise the short road for speed lovers and the longer scenic route for tourists on a comfortable ride.

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Fragmented Route Directions Across Multiple Towns

OCR style travel notes list a sequence of roads, turns, bridges, tollgates, and town names from Damascus to Berkeley, noting left and right turns, crossings of rivers and railroads, depots, and forks. It includes places like New Market, Frederick, Winchester, Harpers Ferry, and Sandy Hook with distances and landmarks.

Road Guide Through Washington Back District Roads

A description of turns and landmarks along a route from Crose railroad to Washington streets and major hubs like Dupont Circle and Washington Post Building. The guide lists turns left or right, keep to left or right, bridges, trolley lines, crossovers, and reminders about dry cells and insulation to prevent short circuits.

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