Record #:

12413

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Begun in 1935, the Blue Ridge Parkway is within a day's drive of eight states and the District of Columbia. In 1984 alone, over 19 million people traveled the roadway. This article presents some of the history of the first fifty years.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 43 Issue 8, Aug 1985, p16, 18, 20, 22, il

Subject(s):

Blue Ridge Parkway--History