The Road of Tomorrow, Reel I (ca. 1940)

The film discusses the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a groundbreaking highway designed to improve transportation between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh by bypassing the steep Appalachian Mountains. It highlights the challenges faced by early travelers on existing routes, including dangerous grades and numerous intersections. The Turnpike project began in 1938, utilizing innovative engineering techniques, including tunnels and extensive grading. The film showcases the massive scale of the construction, involving thousands of workers and advanced machinery, ultimately creating a safer and more efficient roadway. Keywords Pennsylvania Turnpike, construction, Appalachian Mountains, transportation, engineering, tunnels, grading, safety, highways, 1938 Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.