Lex Anteinternet: July 28, 1919. Motor Transport Convoy travels 72 miles in heavy dust, Estes Park photographed.

Sunday, July 28, 2019

July 28, 1919. Motor Transport Convoy travels 72 miles in heavy dust, Estes Park photographed.

The 1919 Motor Transport Convoy departed Denison Iowa for Council Bluff, making the 72 miles in 9.25 hours. It was a typical day on the transcontinental voyage, with warm weather and heavy dust on dirt roads.

Further to the south, at Estes Park, Colorado, this photo was taken in what was likely cooler weather.

2 comments:

Sheryl said...: Whew, a century ago it was a major trek for a convey to travel 75 miles.; Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7:37:00 PM MDT
Pat, Marcus & Alexis said...: It was.

Indeed, simply riding in these vehicles for more than a day or so would have been a real ordeal.; Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7:06:00 AM MDT

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