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- Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954 - 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. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.
- 1951-1954
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954
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. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.
- Howard Johnson Grill Plate, 1965 - 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.
- 1965
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Howard Johnson Grill Plate, 1965
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.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963 - 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.
- 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963
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.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963 - 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 these plates -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963
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 these plates -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 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.
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Souvenir Playing Cards, 1940-1950 - When it opened in 1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike ran 160 miles between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. It was extended another 100 miles east to Philadelphia in 1950. With its wide lanes, absence of intersections, and tunnels that took the road through -- rather than over or around -- mountains, the Pennsylvania Turnpike became the prototype for modern limited-access highways.
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Pennsylvania Turnpike Souvenir Playing Cards, 1940-1950
When it opened in 1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike ran 160 miles between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. It was extended another 100 miles east to Philadelphia in 1950. With its wide lanes, absence of intersections, and tunnels that took the road through -- rather than over or around -- mountains, the Pennsylvania Turnpike became the prototype for modern limited-access highways.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Howard Johnson's, circa 1960 - Howard Deering Johnson began his career in the 1920s by developing a delicious high-butterfat ice cream, which he sold from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these establishments with their familiar orange roofs across America. This postcard shows a typical Howard Johnson's restaurant that could be found "From Maine to Florida."
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's, circa 1960
Howard Deering Johnson began his career in the 1920s by developing a delicious high-butterfat ice cream, which he sold from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these establishments with their familiar orange roofs across America. This postcard shows a typical Howard Johnson's restaurant that could be found "From Maine to Florida."
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Coffee Cup, 1967 - 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 cup -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Coffee Cup, 1967
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 cup -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Divided Plate, 1963-1968 - 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.
- 1963-1968
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Divided Plate, 1963-1968
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.