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Wyoming History - Lincoln Highway

Wyoming History - Lincoln Highway

Stories of the first automobile route across the U.S. and the stories of it's travelers as they passed through Wyoming on their way. Brought to you by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources.

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  • KCWY's Andrew Schenkel goes to the highest spot on America's first transcontinental highway.


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  • A brief introduction to the new age of cross country travel.


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  • Tales of early Lincoln Highway pioneer Henry B. Joy.


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  • Travelers through Medicine Bow Wyoming sometimes stayed at the Virginian Hotel.


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  • The US Army mounted a motor expedition to cross the country on the Lincoln Highway testing out conditions and improving the roads.


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  • One Lincoln Highway traveler recounts his experiences passing through Rock Springs.


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  • The Lincoln Highway passed through Laramie Wyoming, home of auto enthusiast Elmer Lovejoy.


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  • Driving on the Lincoln Highway had it's share of hazards.


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  • Lincoln Highway travelers going through Cheyenne often stayed at the Plains Hotel.


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  • Mechanics and their techniques along the Lincoln Highway were often very unusual.


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  • Travelers' recount their first impressions upon arriving in Wyoming.


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  • Though there weren't many cars on the Lincoln Highway car accidents did occur.


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  • To save money and for lack of accommodations Lincoln Highway motorists often camped out under the open skies.


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  • Travelers on the Lincoln Highway often used abandon railroad beds to gain an even graded passage.


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  • Travelers passed by historic church butte on their way to Fort Bridger, Wyoming.


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  • Navigation on the Lincoln Highway was unique.


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  • The Lincoln Highway makes a stop in Evanston, Wyoming.


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  • Travel on the Lincoln Highway often included taking down fences and passing by the graves of earlier travelers.


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  • Camping along the Lincoln Highway


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  • How to repair a tire on the Lincoln Highway.


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