Odds n Ends Vintage Photos VII
11-14-2010 | 05:24 PM
#861
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by boltonblue,Nov 13 2010, 11:47 PM
I'm thinking top gear in the US is going to be a bust.
It will hard to match the chemistry and British humor of the original. But, I guess that it remains to be seen. Until then, the jury is still out.
11-14-2010 | 05:26 PM
#863
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by Lainey,Nov 14 2010, 08:16 PM
The Savery Historic District (Carver, MA) is home to a short stretch of road that is the first divided highway ever built in America. Built in 1861 by William Savery the road is two lanes with a beautiful row of trees in between them. The trees were left to be used as ‘shade and ornament for man and beast.’ [/i][/b]
Lainey,Thanks for the history lesson.
11-14-2010 | 05:44 PM
#864
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From: Smalltown
Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Nov 14 2010, 08:26 PM
Lainey,Thanks for the history lesson.
Savery Avenue in rural Carver, MA is the first divided highway in the country. It was a public works project during the Civil War made possible by the generosity of William Savery who was a local landowner, along with several of his friends, and donated to the Town of Carver in 1861. Mr. Savery and his friends used to hold buggy races on The Avenue on warm summer days.
the pic again:
Taxis are sportier... 