Ohio Gateway To America

Have you ever asked yourself, How did we get here? This book chronicles the step by step history of Ohio’s ground transportation system, covering 250 years of Indian Trails, Stage Coaches, Taverns & Inns, Canals & Locks, Steamboats, Railroads, Interurbans, Streetcars, Bicycles, Motor Bikes, Automobiles, Road Development and beyond. The author brings to life Ohio’s history through photos, maps and detailed descriptions of past generations.Ohio is unique in that it has 5 borders which played a pivotal role in the shaping of its transportation systems. Its succession of transport forms developed and shaped our cities, towns and villages. Every mode has, and continues to move people and goods, create jobs and provide economic security for communities around the state and beyond. Our surroundings and lives revolve around how we travel and where we go. Simply, America continues to prosper by having a centrally located state that can, and has done it all.As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, we say Happy Birthday America, and THANK YOU Ohioans for moving us toward this milestone. Read more