SOCIAL ASPECTS OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS

The highway is a symbol of American mobility. Before highways were built, the American family was very much tied to their home and neighborhood community. The big night out consisted of visiting neighbors. Today most people don't even know who their neighbors are. Do You?

The family out for a Sunday afternoon drive

A commuter on their daily ride into the city

A tractor trailer transporting goods from state to state

Mom or dad taxing the kids to soccer

The teenager taking the family car out for a blast

A man going through mid-life crises in the convertible

The bank robber escaping in the get away car

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