Finding the unexpected in the everyday.
July 8, 1916 With momentum continuing to take firm shape across the United States for the Federal Aid Road Act of 1916, International News Service (INS) issued an update on this landmark legislation. “The new bill proposing federal aid to road building has gone to President Wilson for his signature,” reported INS. Along with providing... Continue Reading →
January 29, 1914 Fred L. Baker (1872-1927) was a long way from his hometown of Los Angeles, but he had had an important reason for being in New York City on a Thursday in January. As president of the Automobile Club of Southern California -- an affiliate of the federation of motor clubs of the... Continue Reading →
Transportation History 