1958

The interesting development of roads, from a path through the forest which a horse could scarcely travel, on through the building of the roads which led westward, and which were used by the huge Conestoga Wagons for hauling freight. A model of the Conestoga Wagon is shown, and models of the various kings of roads, those made of logs, those of boards, and later the McAdam Road. The building of the Cumberland Road is described, and the life which centered around those who used the roads depicted. The early toll road is mentioned, and a tie-in made with the Turnpike of today. Song material includes, “Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Bad,” “On Top of Old Smoky,” and “Low-Backed Car.”

KQED, San Francisco; Bash Kennett; Kathleen Rawlings; Richard Moore

National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center

Educational; Children's; Historical; Music

Roads; United States--History

National Educational Television

IUL Moving Image Archive

English

1 film reel (15 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm

Catalog Key: 7835153; Other: GR00466449; MDPI Barcode: 40000003114032