As much as 85% of the original highway is still drivable in the hawkeye state, although some of it is gravel. Both provide detailed maps for each of iowas thirteen lincoln highway counties. Apr 01, 20 years later in 2005, i saw that such a book had recently been published by stackpole books. The lincoln highway and transcontinental route covered the same ground. Main street across america, university of iowa press, 1988. From may through august, 1915, lha vicepresident and field secretary henry ostermann led a film crew across the lincoln highway. Tama, iowa for lincoln highway enthusiasts, a stop in this small town about an hour west of cedar rapids is mandatory. The open road is, in part, a defining characteristic of this country, and the lincoln highway is one of the historic traces. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Hokanson had been intrigued by the mystery of this oncefamous highway, and tried to explain the fascination with the route in an august 1985 article in smithsonian magazine. Find a tourism map, travel guide and the best things to do in iowa. Belle plaine, iowa, celebrates its rich lincoln highway history. The story of a crusade that made transportation history pubished by. Hidden history of clinton, iowa published by the history press.
A picture of progress on the lincoln highway, the lincoln highway. Published by the university of iowa press, 10th anniversary edition, 1999. The lincoln highway originally wound through marions city streets and followed 1st ave. Completed in 2009, stackpole books published lincoln highway companion. Pork tenderloins, maidrites and more book from the history press, as well. The resulting promotion film, the threemile picture show, was shown for years but no copies are known to. Both in their 50s with 4 boys in college, they traveled slowly, musing on the topic daily. Mail it to iowa wesleyan college, harlanlincoln house, 601 n. Talk of iowa is the place for iowans to interact with and learn from each other. Iowa arts council state historical society of iowa produce iowa. Stretching across the state, the byway travels more than 460 miles of history, recreation and welcoming iowa communities.
Attractions include state parks, the iowa state fair in des moines, decorah bald eagles, pella tulip festival, amana colonies tours, the mississippi river and dubuque, maquoketa caves state park, and the loess hills. It is best to have a copy of gregory franzwas book or the iowa chapter s map pack see for more information below. Lincoln highway heritage byway information guide booklet this booklet has information about attractions along the lincoln highway in iowa. This highquality magazine, which is distributed to members by the new lincoln highway association. Apr 30, 2009 a nice companion to butkos other lincoln highway book, this is the book that lists all the roadside attractions on the lincoln highway, including addresses, phone numbers, and websites. These articles offer details about the building and navigating of the jefferson highway in northern iowa, and how the highway gave birth to the jefferson. In 1927 when the chautauqua touring programs ceased, this structure was moved to. Frank seiberling, president of goodyear, and henry joy, president of the packard motor car company. Ten years after its original publication, drake hokansons bestselling book continues to.
Before the interstate highway system, before famed route 66, before highways were even numbered, there was one road that started it all, one road that. This is largely the history of the lincoln highway itself, its promoters, and its transportation context. The lincoln highway was established in 19 as americas first transcontinental highway. Lincoln highways origins in 1912, carl fisher, the entrepreneur who had founded the indianapolis motor speedway, thought america needed a coasttocoast highway. When marion lost the linn county seat to cedar rapids in 1921, a more direct route from mount vernon to cedar rapids was created. Iowa lincoln highway association copyright 2019 all. That reaffirms my belief that there is an interest in the subject. This historic iowa restaurant is one of lincoln highways.
Lincoln highway heritage byway in iowa books and maps. A showcase for the lincoln highway story greene county. However, it was once americas most famous transcontinental highway reaching from new york to. New jersey pennsylvania ohio indiana illinois iowa nebraska wyoming utah nevada california. When the project appeared stalled, henry joy, the president of packard motor car co. In 2006, i put together the illustration of the lincoln highway walk for my autobiography.
The 100yearold lincoln highway the nations first truly transcontinental road, the lincoln highway once made its way through 14 states but has gradually slipped into obscurity. Published by the northeast chapter of the lincoln highway association. In conclusion, the jefferson highway association shall be remembered in iowas transportation history books for. Peacocks latest adventure, they discovered a hidden treasure of the orphaned lincoln highway bridge in tama, iowa learn all about this. Three reports and books published by the lincoln highway association contribute to the historical overview chapter. Main street across america drake hokanson on amazon. It is the principal city of the boone, iowa micropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of boone county. I have researched across the state and i continue to uncover nuggets of. An october 22, 1995, a series of articles were published by the mason city globe gazette, titled take a brief road trip with us, now, back to north iowa in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and written by kristin buehner. The single best introduction to the subject, the book contains an accurate, readable text and evocative photographs. Lincoln highway in iowa lincoln highway association.
The lincoln highway is a 3300mile long road stretching across the united. It then went south on second street in clinton along what is now u. Greeting from the lincoln highway, americas first coasttocoast road by brian butko. The lunch will be at 12 noon at the first united presbyterian church. I have researched across the state and i continue to uncover nuggets of auto industry gold. Coast to coast from times square to the golden gate wallis, michael, williamson, michael s. An attentive driver with the right books and guides and software can still travel its route from new. Apr 20, 2017 the best iowa history books of the past year. A showcase for the lincoln highway story greene county iowa. It is best to have a copy of gregory franzwas book or the iowa chapters map pack see for more information below. Not just for tourists, the lincoln highway accelerated the processes of social mobility, changed our geography, and led inexorably to a new america. Just as the establishment of the city of ames and its early growth was tied to the first transcontinental railroad, its further growth in the early 20th century was tied to its location on the first transcontinental motor vehicle route, the lincoln highway. Henry joy came up with the idea of naming the highway after abraham lincoln.
This book is only available directly from the author. Two men from the automobile industry who pledged money to fishers idea would later play major roles in the highways development. In 1927 when the chautauqua touring programs ceased, this structure was moved to grand and lincoln way and was enclosed. A guide to americas first coasttocoast road, authored by brian butko. Lincoln highway association some of it is gravel, but with a good map, its easy to navigate. The author obviously spent a great deal of time on the details and made the trip himself. This is largely the history of the lincoln highway itself, its promoters, and its. The story of a crusade that made transportation history. Many of the baby boomer generation and those who came later may have never heard of the lincoln highway unless they have had occasion to travel it. To make a taxdeductible contribution, make your check payable to iowa wesleyan college and note that it is for the harlanlincoln house renovation project. Below you will find a slideshow of must read books on the american lumber industry and clintons history. Peacocks latest adventure, they discovered a hidden treasure of the orphaned lincoln highway bridge in tama, iowa learn all about this orphaned lincoln highway bridges history from mr. Hansen built an open public auditorium, often called the ames chautauqua building, on the edge of the city cemetery. The lincoln highway entered iowa on the lyonsfulton bridge, since torn down, north of the presentday iowa highway 6 bridge.
Mason city residents collecting books for the united states navy, march 15, 1943. The lincoln highway general highway history highway. The resulting promotion film, the threemile picture show, was shown for years but no copies are known to have survived. Saluting one of the most important of the early named highways on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
The map contains markers that correspond with the intrinsic qualities outlined in the. The booklet also contains a map of the lincoln highway, starting in central iowa and going east and starting in central iowa going west. Ten years after its original publication, drake hokansons bestselling book. A nice companion to butkos other lincoln highway book, this is the book that lists all the roadside attractions on the lincoln highway, including addresses, phone numbers, and websites.
Every year, the state historical society hands out awards to the best iowa history books published in the previous year. How have people tried to preserve the rich history of iowas historic highways. Walking the lincoln highway from coasttocoast yorkspast. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Lincoln highway heritage byway prairie rivers of iowa. The lincoln highway is coast to coast, san francisco to new york and i am planning on taking this route and route 66 to and from sacramento on one round trip. This is the authorized history of the original lincoln highway. The new york to san francisco high way dates primitively from 19, finally became an improved. Experience travel the way it was when getting there was half the fundrive the lincoln highway. The lincoln highway heritage byway is iowas longest and most historic byway. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. History of the interstate trail, jefferson highway and. The lincoln highway was the first improved highway across the united states. The excerpts selected from this book, the lincoln highway, focus on alice.
Documenting the residences and businesses that once lined the lincoln highway through ames. Years later in 2005, i saw that such a book had recently been published by stackpole books. In the years before highways, railroads were the primary method of interstate travel. This is the authorized history of the original lincoln highway association. The lincoln highway and its history are discussed in numerous books. However, it does not list the dayshours the locations are open, which could be a liability on the road in the decisionmaking of whether to attempt to make it. Travel iowa is the official tourism website of the state of iowa, the hawkeye state. Those who travel the lincoln highway through iowa can follow the original route closely and remember the days of the classic road trip. This book should be owned and read by every motorist who has driven across the u. These ongoing efforts to revitalize the house need your help. A history and road guide of the lincoln highway in ohio by michael buettner, 1996. The lincoln highway association is an organization dedicated to identifying, preserving, interpreting and improving access to the lincoln. This handy glovecompartment guide contains carefully charted maps, mustsee attractions, and places to eat and sleep that are slices of pure americana.
In the better country, published 1928, dallas lore sharp and his wife daphne crossed the country hoping to find if there was a better country out there somewhere. In april 1988, the university of iowa press published lincoln highway, the main street across america, a textandphoto essay and history by drake hokanson. From there, it generally followed these presentday roads. Pennsylvania travelers guide to the lincoln highway by brian a. Jun 01, 2017 before the interstate highway system, before famed route 66, before highways were even numbered, there was one road that started it all, one road that changed america forever. Together we delve into culture, history, art, and literature. Jul 05, 20 the tour, organized by the lincoln highway association lha, has attracted a mix of history buffs, vintagecar enthusiasts and those who simply enjoy a good road trip and figure the 100th. The lincoln highway map pack by the iowa chapter of the lincoln highway association highlights. The lincoln highway map pack by the iowa chapter of the lincoln highway association nebraska. One of his favorite overnight stops was a small town in iowa.
Located along the mississippi river at the crossroads of the great river road and the lincoln highway, come discover when clinton was at the crossroads of lografts. Touring the historic lincoln highway in iowa iowa state university. During the shutdown, the museum can mail you the book, or you can purchase a book for pick up once we open. Join us for the latest events, photos, and news on iowa s longest and most historic byway. The tour, organized by the lincoln highway association lha, has attracted a mix of history buffs, vintagecar enthusiasts and those who simply enjoy a good road trip and figure the 100th. Items where subject is history and culture history of iowa. Two men from the automobile industry who pledged money to fishers idea would later play major roles in the highway s development. Join us for the latest events, photos, and news on iowas longest and most historic byway. The jefferson highway, the first book on this pioneering road, covers its origin, history, and significance, as well as its eventual fading from most memories following the replacement of names by numbers on longdistance highways after 1926. After reading the first quote from alice ramsey as she crossed the mississippi into iowa. Education, department of 29 june 1971 1971 highway firsts state of iowa, 1971. This micropolitan statistical area, along with the ames, iowa metropolitan statistical area comprise the larger amesboone, iowa combined statistical area.
Iam writing a book about the history of the industry in iowa and have so far chronicled over 90 automotive efforts. This is a list of books about scientists, explorers, pioneers, nature, wildlife, and history in iowa. Lincoln highway history iowa lincoln highway association. There are many points of interest along the way, and this historic restaurant is a great example of the amazing roadside stops youll find along the lincoln highway in iowa.
A showcase for the lincoln highway story grand junction, iowa, aug. Highway 30, or the lincoln highway, which was the first transcontinental highway built for automobiles, in 19, and traversed iowa from east to west. Lincoln highway news stories and history from americas. Cruising through forgotten iowa history on lincoln highway. Information guide iowa lincoln highway association. Your first major metropolitan area on the route features the first paved mile of the lincoln highway in iowa, called the seedling mile, located halfway between marion and mount vernon.
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