State Historical Society of Iowa

"The Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway - Fifth Edition," 1993

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Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Patrice Press, "The Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway - Fifth Edition," Patrice Press, 1993

Description

This is an official road guide that describes various points along the Lincoln Highway, and includes several advertisements for specific stops along the highway. This was used to describe the route through Iowa.

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Source-Dependent Questions

  • What were some of the key phrases used to describe what a tourist would see along this famous highway?
  • What was the significance of Colo, Iowa, to this highway and other highways mentioned in other materials within this text set?
  • How do the maps in this document help to preserve the history of the Lincoln Highway?