Did people travel in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, railroads developed new programs for vacation travelers. Comfortable Pullman cars for spending the night and quality food in dining cars made long-distance travel a pleasure. Florida was a popular destination. But railroads also encouraged visits to luxury resorts in Asheville and Pinehurst.



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