Daily Archives: July 11, 2008
No Age Limit: two motorcyclists ride the Lincoln Highway
Bob Chase and Bernard "Buddy" Rosenbaum, in their 70s, are riding their Piaggio MP3 scooters across the country on the Lincoln Highway. They are blogging about their trip at: www.noagelimitpiaggio.us The local press has also been covering their trip: An … Continue reading
The first cross-country drive, 100 years ago
This year marks the centennial of a wealthy Pennsylvanian’s historic, cross-country automobile journey…. The family [of Jacob Murdock] managed to travel from its winter home in Pasadena, Calif., to New York City in a remarkably quick 32 days, 7 hours … Continue reading
The Jefferson Davis Highway in Oregon
A plaque in Oregon commemorates the Jefferson Davis Highway, which was announced just one year after the Lincoln Highway. Rock by the side of the road, The Mail Tribune (Medford, Ore.), July 6, 2008
A salad recipe from the Lincoln Highway Cookbook
A corn and bean salad recipe from the Lincoln Highway Cookbook, sold by the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, is the perfect addition to a summer picnic. Salad is simple; just mix and dress, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Penna.), July 2, 2008
Yard sale along the Lincoln Highway in Illinois
The Illinois Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association… is hosting its second annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way, a yard sale in communities across the state, beginning on Friday, Aug. 8 through Saturday Aug. 9. Lincoln Highway yard sale set for Aug. … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway documentary visits Woodbine, Iowa
Rick Sebak and his crew descend on Woodbine to film for their PBS documentary, set to air in October. ‘A Documentary About a Great Road’, Woodbine (Ia.) Twiner, July 2, 2008