The Birth of Highway Gothic
With the standardization of the interstate system in the 1950's, came the birth of Highway Gothic for maximum legibility.
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Ren Gudino
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Why Stop Signs Are Red: A Fascinating Origin Story
The first stop signs were yellow and we can thank trains and reflectivity for the changes that finally led to our standard red stop signs!
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Ren Gudino
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
The Penna Turnpike: There's More To It Than You Think
While noticing a “Penna Turnpike” sign, I thought, “oh yeah, why is it called Penna?” I’ve heard “Penn” used for the university and...
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Carrie Crocker
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
House Numbers Offer Safety and Direction
House numbering is the system of giving a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to...
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Carrie Crocker
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Migratory Routes Need Animal Crossing Signs
To combat habitat fragmentation road construction now includes wildlife crossings.
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Carrie Crocker
- Oct 27, 2021
- 4 min
The Origin of the US Highway Mile Marker
Ever wonder what those green signs with numbers on them are next to the road on the US highway? Well they actually have a purpose.
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Carrie Crocker
- Jul 4, 2021
- 2 min
The US Railroad Crossbuck: A Brief History & Fun Facts
The US railroad crossbuck history and fun facts.
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Robin De Rossitte
- Feb 23, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Facts About The Stop Sign
Fun Facts and history about the American Stop Sign.
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Carrie Crocker
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
The American One-Way Sign: Then And Now
Fun facts and history about the American one-way sign.
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Carrie Crocker
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
What is the Interstate Route Marker or Interstate Shield?
Interstate Signways discusses the origin of the Interstate route marker or interstate shield. Read about the history of this traffic sign.
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