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:55 Funder message |
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1:11 Close up moving shot yellow lines on road |
IntroductionPennsylvania roads have a long and distinguished — and sometimes zany — history. This introduction highlights just a few of the state's historic routes, as well as the unusual landmarks one can discover during the drive. |
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2:00 "Road Show" title graphic |
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2:14 Tilt down from blue sky to wide shot road in far distance past lake water |
Pymatuning Dam fishNear Pymatuning Lake, in Crawford County, along PA Route 285, lies an unusual tourist attraction. Bob Henry runs a roadside stand selling "bread to feed the fish." What fish? One mile up the road lies a "spillway" filled with plenty of bread-loving carp! Since the 1930's, fish were drawn to the well-aerated water, and tourists love to feed bread to the numerous fish. |
Rivers and Valleys: How man-made spillway affects lake and wildlife behavior |
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6:10 Vintage color postcard of old cars lined up on a road |
Reptile Land in Allenwood PAAnother roadside attraction is Clyde Peelings Reptile Land, in Allenwood, PA, since 1954. At this "specialized zoo," a variety of reptiles are on display for tourists. |
Science — reptiles |
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7:43 Car's POV traveling on two-lane highway
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U.S. Route 6 and Kinzua Bridge train trestle"Car and Driver" magazine rates US Route 6, across the top of the state, as one of the top ten scenic routes in the U.S. Along Route 6 lies Mount Jewett, home to Kinzua Bridge State Park. This viaduct is an old railroad bridge, the highest, longest, and oldest railroad bridge in PA. Visitors at the bridge recall famous legends — true and mythical — about the bridge. |
Bridges and Buildings: structure |
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10:13 Pan from road to wide shot of a golf driving range w/ sign
11:01 Medium shot person in jeans shorts and white T-shirt swinging golf club |
Father of Golf in America, Clarion CountyPine View Driving Range, also located along Route 6, is owned by Pete Ernst. Ernst a farmer who mowed down his hayfields to construct a golf driving range. Ernst talks about the variety of visitors he's hosted over the years. In Clarion County, head for Foxburg to visit a local country club that has the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States. Since 1887, a Scottish oil tycoon named Joseph Oil Fox brought the game to America. He is known as the "Father of Golf in America." Players talk about the importance of this golf course and golf museum. |
Having Fun: Sports |
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13:10 Full-screen map, with "Scranton" clearly visible in middle of map. |
Lackawanna Coal Mine TourLackawanna Coal Mine Tour is an underground tour (a 250 feet underground tour!) that explores the history and heritage of coal mining in the region. |
Rivers and Valleys: Mining industry; PA geology |
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18:01 Extreme close up of map with Shartlesville in bold center |
Roadside America miniature model train layoutIn Burkes County is Roadside America, an indoor attraction that is a masterpiece of American Folk art. This amazing miniature model train layout is over 7,000 square feet, and one man designed and built the entire display. Vintage footage helps show the evolution of Roadside America. |
Having Fun: hobbies
Science — scale models |
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22:54 Couple in fancy vintage car drives past |
Burgh family antique business, ZelienopleNear Zelienople, PA, the Burgh family owns an "antique" store — except the antiques are old tractor parts and farm equipment. The Burgh family house is filled with antiques, too. The family has been gathering antiques and fun "junk" since 1939, and they recall changes on Route 19 over the decades. |
Creating Community: local business |
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25:49 Car POV traveling on unpaved road in wooded area |
Birthplace of silent movie star Tom MixCameron County, Route 555, is a road that is part blacktop and part dirt. This five-mile road leads to the birthplace of Tom Mix, an old-time celebrity cowboy in silent movies. The park has ruins, a museum, and other Tom Mix memorabilia. |
Having Fun: movies, amusements |
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30:09 Pan from road to large "York Barbell" sign |
York Barbell and the Weightlifting Hall of FameJust off Interstate 83 is a sign with a giant weightlifter, annoucing the location of York Barbell, which is the weightlifting hall of fame. John Terpak, from Pennsylvania, was a 2x champion weightlifter and past Olympian. |
Having Fun: sports history |
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31:57 Pan from car on road to large house in shape of yellow shoe |
Haines "Shoe House" programmatic architectureThe Haines "Shoe House" is an unusual structure built in 1948 as an advertising gimmick. Archival footage shows the home being built, and the current owners talk about buying it at auction in the 1980's, and turning it into a guest house. "Programmatic architecture" is also discussed. |
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34:21 Extreme close-up pan of orange neon diner sign
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Roadside DinersDiners are an essential part of roadside history. Lee's Diner, in York, is one example. This segment takes a look at some of the workers and customers who give this diner its character. |
Creating Community: Local business |
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37:57 Horse and buggy traveling on highway
40:05 Truck driving past patrol car parked on side of road
41:55 Double tunnels at Kittatinning |
Pennsylvania TurnpikesIn the late 18th century, when PA was still a relatively new state, the country's first turnpike company contracted to build a toll-road from Philadelphia to Lancaster. In the 20th century, a new turnpike was built across the state, and opened in 1940. It was the country's first Turnpike, and set the precedent for others nation-wide. Archival footage shows cars over the years traveling the turnpike. Jim O'Neill has been a state trooper on the PA turnpike since 1980. He talks about the many drivers he's met throughout his career, speeding on the roadways, and the many aspects of his job. Turnpike tunnels have always been a distinguishing feature. Archival footage accompanies Trooper O'Neill's recollections of the tunnels. |
Rivers and Valleys: Transportation, topography Creating Community: jobs |
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43:00 Vintage b/w sign with "Turnpike/Harrisburg" and arrow
44:50 Small carnival under yellow and white striped tent with balloons |
Memories of the Pennsylvania TurnpikeToll booths have always been a central part of the turnpike experience. Marlon Bordner, a toll booth worker, talks about his duties and the people he's met on the job. Christine Richardson also recalls the days when she was a toll booth worker, and the night a couple had to pull over to give birth to a baby! At a gathering of turnpike memorabilia collectors, one man displays his collection of vintage PA road maps. |
Having Fun: hobbies |
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46:09 Car flies by to reveal retro Gulf gas station
47:48 Zoom out to reveal coffee-pot-shaped building |
Roadside ArchitectureThis Art Deco-style gas station has been in the Dunkle family since 1920. The grandson of the original owner talks about the building's history, as well as the tourists and regulars who visit. Unusual structures still exist along the roads. Some mark long-gone attractions like a kiddie-park; others were restaurants. |
Creating Community: Local business |
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48:04 Past large statue of elf |
Route 30: The Lincoln HighwayRoute 30, Lincoln Highway, stretches all the way across Pennsylvania. It is part of the first trans-continental highway across America, established in 1913. Brian Butko is an historian who is working on a book about the Lincoln highway, and he provides insight into the road's history, and the evolution of the highway numbering system. He also conducts a tour of a popular roadside scenic rest stop shaped like a ship. |
Rivers and Valleys: Transportation history, topography Creating Community: Local business |
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52:39 Medium wide shot of a one-story building marked "Hotel."
55:08 Breezewood sign on side of road |
Roadside ArchitectureShiree's Motel is a basic motel, but the Shiree family also has several other unique structures on their property. The Shiree family has owned a farm here since 1916, but branched out to add cabins in the 1930's, an early example of the "bed and breakfast." The Shirees conduct a tour of one of the cabins, which are now closed. "The Town of Motels," this intersection of major PA roadways, is home to many businesses. The Gateway has been a popular rest stop since 1940. The original owner's nephew operates the updated Gateway today. Many of Breezewood's neon signs also are featured. |
Creating Community: Local business Rivers and Valleys: Transportation history |
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57:07 Show end credits |