Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Increased traffic
Faster automobiles
Construction of Eisenhower
Interstate System
Building of a myth/legend
Books/Film -
Grapes of Wrath
Television –
Tod, Buz, and the corvette
Lesser known stories
Layers of history
Bloody 66
Road of Flight
Segregation
Public Concern/Action
1985 - present
Why interpretation?
How?
newsletters
Magazines
Video/DVD
Use of the logo
Signs/markers provide orientation to the
interpretive opportunities
Neon signs enhance visitor
experience
Oral Histories provide material for
interpretation
ANALYSIS OF EXISTING
INTERPRETATION
Positive aspects Challenges
9Inventory
9Historical contexts
9Technical assistance
9Cost-share grants
Compile inventory of interpretive media
Create historic contexts
Resource guides
List server groups
Review of interpretive plans/brochures
Site visits at museums/waysides
Cost-share grants
Examples:
•Northern Arizona
University Route 66 theatre