Old Highway A1A

In the 1920s the automobile revolutionized the American way of life, transforming the nation’s economy and giving hard working Americans a way to explore beyond their local geography. Families could take weekend vacations to places previously impossible to reach, and city dwellers could enjoy Sunday drives through the countryside. By 1925, there were 20.1 million registered vehicles in the United States, including 17.5 million passenger cars. In 1926, the Florida Department of Transportation constructed Highway A1A, originally named FLA 140, to serve the increasing numbers of tourists wanting to see Florida’s beautiful east coast. A historic segment of A1A is preserved here. In 1955, the highway was moved from this location to its current one farther east at the request of Owen D. Young.

Florida · United States