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1940 Press Photo Pennsylvania National Guards journey along Middlesex High Way

This is an original press photo. Trucks and motor drawn Howitzers of the 1st Battalion, 108th Field Artillery, Pennsylvania National Guard, speeding along the new $&0,000,000 Super Highway linking Harrisburg and Pittsburgh in a test of the war time value of the turnpike. Starting from Indiantown Gap, the battalion sped to Redford to "save" the town from "enemy attacks." Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 8-6-1940.

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Historic Images Part Number: nem65474