Studes in Roadside Americana photos

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[spokejr]

BTW, trivia: Oscar's was the San Diego predecessor to Jack In The Box. They started iin '49 and had a couple dozen drive-in/sit-down restaurants in San Diego and Los Angeles; they started Jack In The Box in 1951 as a cheap drive-through brand. Notice the clown-caricature chef on the Oscar's sign

Being a native Angelino, I grew up with Jack-In-The-Box (aka-Crap-In-The-Box) as a common sight, never knew that piece of history. Thanks Clark!

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[Radsman]

Those are some impressive utility poles in Needles CA (#2198). I don't think I've ever seen so many "arms(?)" on a wooden pole before.

[nwi-region-rat]

Highland Indiana, Schoon's on Highway Ave.

[Commander Eddie]

Indianapolis, Indiana - 1951

[JRoberts]

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[BRUCESTUDE]

I had a Concord Blue Commander Starlight (like the one in 2203) when I was in high school, C. 1974.

[qsanford]

The background building in #2203 is outstanding as well. I wonder if it still stands somewhere? One ground floor sign says Portland Die & Stamping-Hmmm Maine or Oregon? <G>

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Well ; That is Portland Oregon , 1st Avenue & Clay Street , Spaulding Building
If i lived there i`d drag my stude down there for an after pic .........

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[Bob Andrews]

Neat toy photo, although it doesn't really fit the thread.