Modern Marvels Season 4 Episode 1
America's Highways
In 1912, a headlight-maker and an auto magnate built the first cross-country road to spur the demand for new cars; 70 years and $125 billion later, the highway system had grown to 42,000 miles. Rare photographs and interviews tell the incredible story of the “paving of America”.
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- 4 - 10Observatories: Stonehenge to Space TelescopesApr. 13, 1997
- 4 - 9Roller CoastersMar. 23, 1997
- 4 - 8Pyramids: Majesty And MysteryFeb. 16, 1997
- 4 - 7Stealth TechnologyJan. 01, 1997
- 4 - 6Captured LightDec. 15, 1996
- 4 - 5The ComputerNov. 24, 1996
- 4 - 4TelevisionOct. 20, 1996
- 4 - 3AqueductsOct. 06, 1996
- 4 - 2The TelephoneSep. 15, 1996
- 4 - 1America's HighwaysSep. 02, 1996