Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim Craft, B.A., M.A., Historian
In 1890, the United States had perhaps the worst road system of any developed country. Impassable at times due to mud, most roads in America were dusty and rutted, serving only very local functions. By the mid-20s, the United States had developed a well-funded system that integrated local, state and federal government aid to create the massive road network we take for granted. Jim will explain the events that led to the change, as well as discuss the importance of the bicycle, the Model T and the central role farmers played in the Good Roads Movement.
Location:
Birmingham Next