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

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."