What is the National Road?
“The Main Street of America”
The National Road was the first major improved highway in the United States built between 1811 and 1837.
It was the first federally funded road in U.S. history.
It is also referred to as “the road that pulled the nation behind it.”
Project Highlights
Construction of the Road
Highlighting the intense amount of labor involved and the challenges that were overcome in building the road.
Impact of the Road
It is the reason why many towns developed in the first place and a source of pride for their residents.
Evolution of the Road
The history of the road documents the advances in transportation in America, and the legacy of the road persists today.
Experience
We are creating an augmented reality (AR) mobile experience based on the National Road. It will be built using Niantic’s spatial platform and designed to be used on a phone screen.
