Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Ohio Turnpike in Vintage Postcards

Continuing our celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Ohio Turnpike, here's an ample sample of vintage postcards featuring the iconic highway. I've included the postmark date when available.

As you can see, there were a variety of cards with a "Greetings From..." theme. 

1955
1956
1957
1959
1963
1965
The tollbooths appeared on a few.

1956
So did the original service plazas.
And of course, the turnpike itself appeared on the most cards. And as you'll see, the "Skyline Arch" located between the old Exits 10 and 11 was a favorite subject.
1959
1960
1966 - Interchange 5
Pub. by Howard Johnson "Host of the Highway"
Pub. by Howard Johnson "Host of the Highway"
1955
1962
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM

    Just like you Dan I prefer to take the scenic route whenever possible. On my Sunday afternoon trips back to college in Toledo I would always opt for route 2, but in the winter when the roads were dicey I sure was glad for the turnpike. The way they kept the turnpike clear of snow made the trek a little easier. Definitely didn’t mind paying the toll. Todd PS love the vintage post cards.

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  2. MarkOctober 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    These are so cool! The Turnpike has been one of those consistent things... my brother was in the Navy, so we'd take the turnpike to pick him up at the airport whenever he flew in from some far flung adventure.... or we would take it when going to PA or West Virginia. Good memories all around.

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  3. BusterOctober 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM

    Love the postcards, Dan! Thanks so much.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    Speaking of turnpike memorabilia I picked up a couple of Ohio Turnpike windbreaker jackets at a thrift store once.They look unworn and have a lining in them.They are army green and made out of classic nylon material.

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