‘Better Highways for Better Living’

I recently came across this old road map from the mid 1960s published by the Washington State Highway Commission. I’ve been debating with myself whether or not I feel this is classic highway propaganda, or if it’s just a reflection of the times (or both). What do you think?

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Todd Boulanger
Todd Boulanger
14 years ago

Chemistry anyone?

Spiffy
14 years ago

classic propaganda… they have to promote themselves…