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- Village Diner, Milford, Pennsylvania, circa 1970 -
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Village Diner, Milford, Pennsylvania, circa 1970
- Regent Diner, Lakewood, New Jersey, 1964 -
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Regent Diner, Lakewood, New Jersey, 1964
- Heinie "Dutch" Baumgarten with His Texaco Super Service Station, Schulenberg, Texas, 1940-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Clean, white, enameled-porcelain Texaco stations -- designed by Walter Dorwin Teague -- became a nationally recognizable beacon to motorists. These stations promised friendly attendants, quality gasoline, and clean restrooms.
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Heinie "Dutch" Baumgarten with His Texaco Super Service Station, Schulenberg, Texas, 1940-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Clean, white, enameled-porcelain Texaco stations -- designed by Walter Dorwin Teague -- became a nationally recognizable beacon to motorists. These stations promised friendly attendants, quality gasoline, and clean restrooms.
- Gilbert's Rustic Cottages, Port Hope, Michigan, 1948-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Roadside tourist cabins and cottages like these -- though primitive -- promised motorists more comfort than outdoor camping and less expense than a hotel stay.
- 1948-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Gilbert's Rustic Cottages, Port Hope, Michigan, 1948-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Roadside tourist cabins and cottages like these -- though primitive -- promised motorists more comfort than outdoor camping and less expense than a hotel stay.
- Paradise Tourist Park, New York City, 1948-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Roadside tourist cabins and cottages like these -- though primitive -- promised motorists more comfort than outdoor camping and less expense than a hotel stay.
- 1948-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Paradise Tourist Park, New York City, 1948-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. Roadside tourist cabins and cottages like these -- though primitive -- promised motorists more comfort than outdoor camping and less expense than a hotel stay.
- Hotel Harris Lobby, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, 1932-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the 1930s and 1940s, Mom-and-Pop tourist cabins, cottages, and small hotels like this one mushroomed along roadsides, beckoning motorists with their unique versions of homey comfort.
- 1932-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Hotel Harris Lobby, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, 1932-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the 1930s and 1940s, Mom-and-Pop tourist cabins, cottages, and small hotels like this one mushroomed along roadsides, beckoning motorists with their unique versions of homey comfort.
- Dixie Liquor Store, St. Louis, Missouri, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was a pervasive feature in St. Louis, Missouri. This African-American-run liquor store catered to black customers in the local community.
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Dixie Liquor Store, St. Louis, Missouri, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was a pervasive feature in St. Louis, Missouri. This African-American-run liquor store catered to black customers in the local community.
- The Dog House, Smelterville, Idaho, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. The owner of this roadside food establishment, located in an early 20th-century mining area of northern Idaho, proudly boasted its air conditioning and car-service features.
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
The Dog House, Smelterville, Idaho, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. The owner of this roadside food establishment, located in an early 20th-century mining area of northern Idaho, proudly boasted its air conditioning and car-service features.
- Farr Bros. Appliance Store, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. This Depression-era appliance store features the newest wringer-washers, radios, and electric refrigerators and ranges -- along with the promise that only $1.00 down payment is needed to take home a new purchase.
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Farr Bros. Appliance Store, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. This Depression-era appliance store features the newest wringer-washers, radios, and electric refrigerators and ranges -- along with the promise that only $1.00 down payment is needed to take home a new purchase.
- Frank Collarelli's Cocktail Palace, Nyack, New York, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. A 1934 ad for this "Cocktail Palace" boasted that it was famous for its cocktails and mixed drinks. Dinner specials included spaghetti with meatballs and hot roast beef sandwiches.
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Frank Collarelli's Cocktail Palace, Nyack, New York, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. A 1934 ad for this "Cocktail Palace" boasted that it was famous for its cocktails and mixed drinks. Dinner specials included spaghetti with meatballs and hot roast beef sandwiches.