View of Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, Colorado Springs, Colorado, circa 1958
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Artifact Overview
This circa 1958 postcard depicts Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Self-described as "One of the West's more beautiful Drive-In Restaurants," it was known for its Pizzaburger and had curb service space for 97 cars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Subject Date
circa 1958
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.260.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gordon C. Tindall.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
Text on back reads: "One of the West's most beautiful Drive-In Restaurants. Located in Downtown Colorado Springs. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizzaburger, the two taste treats of the nation, are featured here. Breakfast also served. Curb service space for 97 cars. A delightful place to eat./ 421 South Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo."
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