Gone with the Fins

A look at the highways/trails of the United States of the early 20th century. And of the historical development of the complimentary components All thirty seven of the transcontinental road/trails listed in the 1925 edition of Clason's "Touring Atlas" are identified. In 1925 the author's father drove his parents, sister and brother, round trip from Seattle to Rochester, MN. They traveled in a 1924 Oldsmobile open touring car. With the exception of three pictures and a few short shared memories, No details other remain. The author became curious. What was travel like for early day motorists? Road conditions, routes, eating, sleeping, and the like. I wanted to learn what I could. I read about early road construction, the evolution of the highway routes, and of the cars and services from the era. I purchased a 1925 Chrysler open touring car and drove it around. I believe my family followed the Sunset Highway over Snoqualmie Pass, took the ferry across the Columbia River at Vantage, and then followed the Yellow and Black Highway route. The numbering of highways began in 1926.
My wife and I decided to explore one of those old highway routes. We chose the Lee Highway which runs from Washington D.C. to our home in California. The specific route it followed from Washington D.C. to the Pacific Coast is included. As is also information about the Sunset Highway included. I decided to publish my findings for others who may have interest. Happy Trails. David