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Flyer protesting the proposed elevated Riverfront Expressway at the French Quarter of New Orleans, 1960s. Top has cartoon of octopus (representing the expressway) with its tentacles around New Orleans landmarks; cartoon signed "Parge" or "Darge". Below is a poem against the expressway, and at bottom text "Ask For a COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL TRAFFIC PLAN" and crediting the flyer to the Louisiana Council for the Vieux Carré, Martha G. Robinson, President.

See en:Vieux Carré Riverfront Expressway
Date Not dated; 1964-1969
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Flyer produced by the Louisiana Council for the Vieux Carré.

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Author Louisiana Council for the Vieux Carré, Martha G. Robinson, President; artwork by "Darge" or "Parge"
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