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Drive along the Wissahickon Creek Vallley (Picturesque America)

An open carriage drives along the Wissahickon Turnpike in an image from Picturesque America.

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The Wissahickon Turnpike was renamed Forbidden Drive in the early 1920s following a successful protest against cars being permitted in the park. Every year, the Wissahickon Day Parade is held in commemoration of this event.

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