Modern Marvels

Season 1 Episode 5: Paving America

23 Seasons Mar 27, 1994 TV-PG 44m 7.3

Examining construction of the national highway system, from its conception in 1912 to completion in 1984.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Transcontinental Railroad

1. The Transcontinental Railroad

Aired: Dec 10, 1993

The story and struggles of how the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad...

Episode 2 The Empire State Building

2. The Empire State Building

Aired: Jan 21, 1994

This program focuses on the symbolic and historical aspects of the Empire Sta...

Episode 3 Silver Mines

3. Silver Mines

Aired: Mar 4, 1994

Silver is part of our lives from your utensils, to your electronics, and your...

Episode 4 Cruise Ships

4. Cruise Ships

Aired: Mar 20, 1994

A large machine turned water city, cruise ships are exciting and new.

Episode 5 Paving America

5. Paving America

Aired: Mar 27, 1994

Examining construction of the national highway system, from its conception in...

Episode 6 Oil

Aired: Mar 13, 1994

Few real-life dramas feature such colorful characters, fluctuating fortunes, ...

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Creators

Bruce Nash

Bruce Nash Creator

Info about Modern Marvels

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary, History

Modern Marvels: Where to Watch Online?

Currently you are able to watch "Modern Marvels" streaming on The History Channel. It is also possible to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV online.