Turning Points
in Wisconsin History
A cross-country drive in 1914
On the Trail to Sunset
The early days of automobile travel were a challenge to drivers, who not only faced difficult to operate vehicles but poor quality roads. Appleton resident Norman E. Brokaw writes about his experiences traveling cross-country with his wife, Theo, in 1914.
| Related Topics: |
Industrialization and Urbanization Automobile Culture |
| Creator: | Brokaw, Norman E. |
| Pub Data: | Wisconsin Stories. Wisconsin Public Television. |
| Citation: | Brokaw, Norman E. "On the Trail to Sunset." Wisconsin Stories. Wisconsin Public Television. Online facsimile at: http://wpt.org/wisconsinStories/2002season/car/closer_look.cfm; Visited on: 5/9/2024 |
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