Driving Through Time - The Digital Blue Ridge Parkway
About this Image
| Title | Early Construction |
| Date | June 27, 1936 |
| Description | Photograph shows a wide dirt roadway with construction equipment in section 2D of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by W. D. Stanton on June 27, 1936. |
| Commentary | Construction along section 2D of the Parkway began on 3/05/36 and then opened to the public on 5/14/38. This image shows the widening of the road to create a pull-off area or overlook. |
| Location |
Location Name: Section 2D Parkway Milepost: None |
| Creator Individual | W.D. Stanton |
| Tags |
Construction
Land construction Landscape Machinery Photographs Road construction Roads View of road |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
