Description
Cruise the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike, a famous Texas highway connecting “Downtown Cowtown” with “Big D,” enjoying picturesque countryside along the route. Motorists appreciate its safety features, including good illumination and easy grades. This colorful “Artistichrome” postcard, published by John A. Stryker, is from a 1950s series.
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Colorful Scenery Along the Route
DALLAS-FORT WORTH TURNPIKE
A Famous Stretch of Texas Highway
Officially opened in August, 1957, this outstanding highway facility breezes along through picturesque countryside connecting "Downtown Cowtown" with the "City Center of Big D."
Motorists enjoy safety through good illumination, easy grades, curves, and long-range visibility. The Turnpike is the answer to a growing need in this dynamic area of homes, industry, and vacation resorts.
Photographed and Published by John A. Stryker, Artist, Western Fotocolor, 4604 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas
"Texas Gems by Stryker"
Number 6 of a 40-card series
S-23857-2
"Artistichrome"
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WESTERN FOTOCOLOR
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