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Gem Theater at 160 South State Street, built in 1911.
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Welcome to Panguitch road sign in Garfield County, photographed as part of a project by the State Department of Highways to document Utah highways signs.
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Colorado River Bridge, Marble Canyon, Arizona.
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United States Highway 89 a few miles from Cameron, Arizona, 1930 ca.
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Trailways bus & Marble Canyon Lodge & people.
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Sunrise over Vermilion Cliffs & Highway 89 - Joyce & Dog Press.
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Bernie's Phillips 66 Gas Station at 554 Washington Blvd. in Ogden, UT
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Drive-in Cafét 1084 South State Street, built in 1937. Image taken March 16, 1938.
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Zesto Ice Cream store at 5270 South State Street, built 1953. Image taken May 11, 1954.
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Entrance portal to Dixie National Forest on Highway 89 at southeast entrance.
Welcome!
This online exhibit is the product of a collaborative effort among Western libraries and archives to capture Highway 89’s storied past through the digitization of photographs, manuscripts, and printed items. Here you’ll find everything from images that feature rugged landscapes and roadside architecture to documents that detail construction and conflict along the route. There’s truly something for everyone, so, in lieu of a steering wheel, grab your mouse and enjoy this virtual road trip down historic Highway 89!
Featured Exhibit
Roadside Architecture
While mountains and canyons largely characterize rural stretches of Highway 89, more populated segments feature an interesting array of roadside...