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Photos from the Dedication of Interstate 35 in Austin, March 29, 1962

Herbert C. Petrie, Jr., chairmain of the Highway Commission, and "ribbon of girls" at I-35 dedication, 1962

Herbert C. Petry, Jr., the chairman of Texas Highway Commission, "cuts" the ribbon of girls to mark the official opening of Interstate Highway 35 in Austin.

Crowds enjoy the dedication of I-35 in Austin, 1962

The crowd enjoys the dedication of Interstate Highway 35 in Austin, March 29, 1962.

Motorcade at dedication of I-35 in Austin, 1962

A motorcade leads the first cars along Interstate Highway 35 in Austin, 1962.

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Photos courtesy Texas Department of Transportation.