Bronx Parkway, Bronx, New York, c1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Bronx Parkway, Bronx, New York, c1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Bronx Parkway, Bronx, New York, c1920. [Possibly the earliest limited-access automobile highway in the US. Construction began in 1907]

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Landscaped Landscaping Lantern Slide Lantern Slides 1920 Gmgpc Thoroughfare Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin Parkway

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This black and white lantern slide photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in the 1920s, showcases the Bronx Parkway in the Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. The Bronx Parkway, a remarkable achievement of the early 20th century, is believed to be one of the earliest limited-access automobile highways in the US. Construction on this groundbreaking thoroughfare began in 1907, paving the way for efficient and convenient road transport in the urban landscape. The image reveals a serene and picturesque scene, with the Bronx Parkway stretching out before us, lined with trees and dotted with cars. The motorcars, a common sight during the Roaring Twenties, add a sense of motion and progress to the landscape. The parkway, designed to provide a scenic drive through the Bronx, is beautifully landscaped, with lanterns and lampposts illuminating the roadway and adding to the overall charm. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prolific and influential figure in American photography, captured this image as part of her extensive body of work documenting the country's heritage and history. The Library of Congress, which houses this lantern slide, is a testament to the enduring value of her work and the significance of the Bronx Parkway as a milestone in American transportation history.

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