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- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
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H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 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.
- The Ku-Ku Drive In, 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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The Ku-Ku Drive In, 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.
- Model T Cars on Assembly Line, Ford Motor Company Plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, circa 1916 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- circa 1916
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Model T Cars on Assembly Line, Ford Motor Company Plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, circa 1916
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 8, 1925 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- February 08, 1925
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 8, 1925
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- New 1948 Stinson Flying Station Wagon, 1947 - The Stinson Division of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation introduced the Stinson 108 model in 1946. This general aviation airplane was popular, with more than 5,200 units built before production ended in 1950. The model's variants included the utilitarian "Flying Station Wagon," which featured a reinforced floor that accommodated up to 600 pounds of cargo.
- November 01, 1947
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New 1948 Stinson Flying Station Wagon, 1947
The Stinson Division of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation introduced the Stinson 108 model in 1946. This general aviation airplane was popular, with more than 5,200 units built before production ended in 1950. The model's variants included the utilitarian "Flying Station Wagon," which featured a reinforced floor that accommodated up to 600 pounds of cargo.
- Rocket Skating, 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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Rocket Skating, 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.
- Construction Progress, Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 14, 1915 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- October 14, 1915
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Construction Progress, Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 14, 1915
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford opened a four-story factory in Oklahoma City in 1916. Workers assembled Model Ts for customers in Oklahoma and parts of the surrounding states.
- Super Service Station, Pawhuska Motor Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August 1934 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- August 27, 1934
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Super Service Station, Pawhuska Motor Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August 1934
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Hollie's Drive-In 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
- Collections - Artifact
Hollie's Drive-In 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.