The Lost Towns & Roads of America

A first edition photographic journey through vanishing Americana, this 1961 volume contains 96 pages of evocative photographs by author J. R. Humphreys documenting the remnants of early American settlements, forgotten roadways, and abandoned communities. Published during a period of rapid modernization and interstate highway construction, Humphreys captured a disappearing landscape before it was lost forever. His work serves as both artistic expression and historical documentation, preserving visual evidence of rural and small-town America that was being transformed by post-war development. For collectors interested in photography, American history, and cultural preservation, this first edition offers a poignant record of a pivotal moment when Americans were beginning to recognize the value of their vanishing heritage.