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1909 Franklin Model H? Auto tour NY to Atlanta


mikewest

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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...post-32292-143142461015_thumb.jpg

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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.

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