The Lincoln Highway: Folsom’s Original Route and Power History

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Explore the history of the Lincoln Highway in Folsom, California, where the first transcontinental road met the West's first long-distance high-voltage electricity.

The Lincoln Highway: Folsom’s Original Route and Power History

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History of the Lincoln Highway construction and destinations around Folsom, California, specifically focusing on the original route and landmarks.

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