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- PrestoBurger 1 Electric Grill and Griddle, 1975-1980 - Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
- 1975-1978
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PrestoBurger 1 Electric Grill and Griddle, 1975-1980
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
- Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger Sign, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1979 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 1979
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Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger Sign, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1979
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- Billy Burgers Drive-In Sign, Wilbur, Washington, 2003 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 2003
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Billy Burgers Drive-In Sign, Wilbur, Washington, 2003
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- Presto Burger Electric Grill, circa 1975 - Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
- circa 1975
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Presto Burger Electric Grill, circa 1975
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
- Pennant, "World's Greatest Miniature Village, Hamburg, Pa.," 1935-1940 - Pennsylvanian Laurence Gieringer (1893-1963) built detailed miniature villages and model train displays. In 1935, word spread about his handiwork and displays were set up in his home town. Gieringer moved into larger accommodations and eventually settled along the busy highway to attract passing motor tourists. Gieringer's Roadside America continues to draw in visitors who marvel at his vision and craftsmanship.
- 1935-1940
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Pennant, "World's Greatest Miniature Village, Hamburg, Pa.," 1935-1940
Pennsylvanian Laurence Gieringer (1893-1963) built detailed miniature villages and model train displays. In 1935, word spread about his handiwork and displays were set up in his home town. Gieringer moved into larger accommodations and eventually settled along the busy highway to attract passing motor tourists. Gieringer's Roadside America continues to draw in visitors who marvel at his vision and craftsmanship.
- "Little MAC" 60 Second Burger Machine Grill, circa 1977 -
- circa 1977
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"Little MAC" 60 Second Burger Machine Grill, circa 1977
- Spreading Mustard on a Hamburger at a Drive-In Restaurant, circa 1965 - In the years following World War II, Americans looked ahead to better times. Some bought new cars. Many simply enjoyed newfound leisure time. Drive-in restaurants -- where waiters or waitresses called carhops took orders and delivered food to customers in parked cars -- became popular hangouts, especially among teenagers and young adults.
- circa 1965
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Spreading Mustard on a Hamburger at a Drive-In Restaurant, circa 1965
In the years following World War II, Americans looked ahead to better times. Some bought new cars. Many simply enjoyed newfound leisure time. Drive-in restaurants -- where waiters or waitresses called carhops took orders and delivered food to customers in parked cars -- became popular hangouts, especially among teenagers and young adults.
- Tony's Burgers, Los Angeles, California, 1977 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 1977
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Tony's Burgers, Los Angeles, California, 1977
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- Requisition Form for Hamburg Motor Sales Company, Hamburg, New York, September 1918 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- September 01, 1918
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Requisition Form for Hamburg Motor Sales Company, Hamburg, New York, September 1918
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Arctic Circle Drive-In Restaurant Sign, Ogden, Utah, 1990 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 1990
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Arctic Circle Drive-In Restaurant Sign, Ogden, Utah, 1990
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.