mikewest Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Here is another interesting glass plate photo. The information on the pic says "#54 Franklin1909 driven by SC Cleveland of Greenville NC near Pawsah VA. " also says "Auto tour NY> Atlanta , Good Roads Tour" Id hate to see the Bad Roads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The "good roads tour" I believe was set up by the early automobile association in support of the "Good Roads Bill" being debated in Washington. There was a lot of resistance to federal support of improved roads, as motorists were considered a wealthy elite, and the tradition in America had been that of local,and state roads,,state turnpikes and the like. The point is that the terrific photo you posted is just what the organizers wanted to prove, that America needed better roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thank you for that information! I have other Franklin related "Road Pictures" with flags noting road hazards for an insurance co. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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