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Shenandoah National Park
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A 1930s photo showing heavy equipment being used to construct an overlook on Skyline Drive.  

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Construction of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive began in July 1931 on an acquired 100-foot right-of-way through privately owned land. The park was not established until four-and-a-half years later.
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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 15:01 EST