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Western motor car route guide, (1915?). Creator: Unknown
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Western motor car route guide, (1915?). Creator: Unknown
Western motor car route guide, (1915?). This automobile guide shows the main highway route between Vancouver, Canada, and San Diego, California, circa 1915. The map lists the distance in miles from Vancouver to cities along the way, and highlights in red lettering the major intermediate stops, such as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco (Oakland), Bakersfield, and Los Angeles. Major civic expositions occurring in San Francisco and San Diego in 1915, which stimulated significant motor travel that year, are noted in red as well. Parts of the route include the Pacific Highway as well as follow segments of the Spanish-era El Camino Real (The Royal Road), but much of the route takes a more inland course, traversing the Willamette Valley of Oregon and the Central Valley of California. Side roads to Bend, Oregon; Stockton, California; and the Mojave Desert are shown branching off the main route. The map also marks approximate state boundaries for Washington, Oregon, and California, and it suggests places for overnight stops. Advertisements for local hotels and garages are included along the margins, placed for ease of use adjacent to each major city on the map. The populations of selected cities and towns are listed
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This intriguing vintage print depicts a Western motor car route guide from approximately 1915, showcasing the primary highway from Vancouver, Canada, to San Diego, California. The map meticulously lists the distances in miles between Vancouver and various cities along the way, including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco (Oakland), Bakersfield, and Los Angeles. Major civic expositions in San Francisco and San Diego, which fueled considerable motor travel that year, are denoted in bold red letters. The route covers sections of the Pacific Highway as well as parts of the historic Spanish-era El Camino Real (The Royal Road). However, much of the journey takes an inland course, passing through the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon and the Central Valley of California. Side roads to Bend, Oregon; Stockton, California; and the Mojave Desert are also indicated, branching off the main route. Approximate state boundaries for Washington, Oregon, and California are marked, and potential overnight stops are suggested. Advertisements for local hotels and garages are conveniently placed along the margins, adjacent to each major city on the map. This piece of history offers a glimpse into the early days of automobile travel and the excitement of exploring new territories.
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