Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926, and for the first half of
the 20th century it was the most important east-west road across
northern Ohio. Extending from the Pennsylvania border east of Conneaut
to its western terminus with Indiana, it made Ohio the connecting link
between Northeastern and Midwestern states. Fortunately, Route 20 has
remained virtually intact and can be traveled much as people did in
years past. Postcard History Series: Along Ohio's Historic Route 20
celebrates such a trip, illustrated by more than 200 vintage postcards
depicting views along the way. Town and city scenes, rural vistas, and
historic sites that drew early motorists to the highway are featured.
Not to be forgotten are the tourist courts, hotels, diners, and gas
stations that made automobile journeys possible.