Front Street - First auto caravan through Truckee on Lincoln Highway; image shows more cars in line, possibly ten, readying for road trip west, filling up with gas in Truckee; facing north
Description: Store front buildings show P.M. Doyle Clothiers, Truckee Saloon, Gasoline, and Bakery; similar to FTS0112, but broader angle showing more autos in the caravan
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Photo location: Downtown Truckee, Front Street
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Source: TDHS Collection
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Notes: Original photo is 3.7 MB; typewritten words on image The first ocean to ocean automobile caravan over the Lincoln Highway, taking gasoline at Truckee, CA before gas service stations were in vogue.
