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- Page from "Restaurants & Institutions" Trade Publication, July 1964 -
- July 01, 1964
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Page from "Restaurants & Institutions" Trade Publication, July 1964
- "Food Service Out Front," Article from "Restaurants & Interiors," October 1960 -
- October 01, 1960
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"Food Service Out Front," Article from "Restaurants & Interiors," October 1960
- McDonald's and Howard Johnson's Restaurants, Des Plains, Illinois, circa 1965 - As motorists sped down American roads during the mid-1900s, many wanted quick and inexpensive meals. This photograph shows two options available to a driver passing through Des Plains, Illinois, in about 1965. A sit-down restaurant, Howard Johnson's on the left, or a newer fast-food chain, McDonald's on the right.
- circa 1965
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McDonald's and Howard Johnson's Restaurants, Des Plains, Illinois, circa 1965
As motorists sped down American roads during the mid-1900s, many wanted quick and inexpensive meals. This photograph shows two options available to a driver passing through Des Plains, Illinois, in about 1965. A sit-down restaurant, Howard Johnson's on the left, or a newer fast-food chain, McDonald's on the right.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Lunch Plate, 1956 - In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on this plate -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 1956
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Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Lunch Plate, 1956
In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on this plate -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- Kip's Big Boy Ashtray, 1955-1970 - This glass ashtray shows the famous Big Boy logo holding the famous Big Boy hamburger. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. created the double-decker hamburger, the "Big Boy," in the 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular hamburger. His creation was a success and the "Big Boy" became a franchise favorite.
- 1955-1970
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Kip's Big Boy Ashtray, 1955-1970
This glass ashtray shows the famous Big Boy logo holding the famous Big Boy hamburger. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. created the double-decker hamburger, the "Big Boy," in the 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular hamburger. His creation was a success and the "Big Boy" became a franchise favorite.
- Sign for "Owamni by the Sioux Chef" Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 6, 2025 -
- June 06, 2025
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Sign for "Owamni by the Sioux Chef" Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 6, 2025
- Page from "Restaurants & Institutions" Trade Publication, July 1960 -
- July 01, 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Page from "Restaurants & Institutions" Trade Publication, July 1960
- A & W Mug, 1950-1960 - In 1919, Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, when he partnered with his employee Frank Wright. The partners opened three subsequent root beer stands, then franchised their concept nationwide. Glass handled mugs, simulating beer mugs, became a recognizable symbol of A & W's uniquely flavorful root beer.
- 1950-1960
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A & W Mug, 1950-1960
In 1919, Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, when he partnered with his employee Frank Wright. The partners opened three subsequent root beer stands, then franchised their concept nationwide. Glass handled mugs, simulating beer mugs, became a recognizable symbol of A & W's uniquely flavorful root beer.
- Soda Fountain Cup and Holder, 1925-1950 - A soda fountain establishment served drinks in disposable paper cups placed in glass or silver-plated cup holders. The paper cup was disposed of after use. This provided a sanitary option to any carelessly washed glasses.
- 1925-1950
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Soda Fountain Cup and Holder, 1925-1950
A soda fountain establishment served drinks in disposable paper cups placed in glass or silver-plated cup holders. The paper cup was disposed of after use. This provided a sanitary option to any carelessly washed glasses.
- Sign of the Beefeater Restaurant, 1965-1980 -
- 1965-1980
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Sign of the Beefeater Restaurant, 1965-1980