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Old Photo Album: A Summer Drive Through the Countryside

By Douglas W. DeCroix - July 15, 2011

Gas prices causing you to rethink a summer vacation? This day-trip from yesteryear still provides sights and history aplenty — and won't empty your tank!

The full content is available in the Summer 2011 Issue.

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