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From The Early 1920s To The Late 1950s, The American Drive-in Restaurant Was The Social Arena For The Young And Old Alike. Swinging Ponytails, Shiny New Automobiles, And The Aroma Of French Fries Drifting Through Unrolled Car Windows Heralded A New Freedom For American Consumers. Since The Original Texas Pig Stand Of 1921, The Drive-in Has Become An All-american Icon. A Fascinating Cultural And Historical Commentary On The First Half Of The Twentieth Century, Car Hops And Curb Service Documents The Drive-in's Unique Architectural Contribution To The American Landscape - And Serves Up A Delicious Look Back At A Vital Period Filled With Verve And Style.--jacket. The Culture Of The Car -- 1920s -- 1930s -- Car Hops -- 1940s -- 1950s & 1960s. Jim Heimann. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 124-126) And Index.

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Author
Heimann, Jim
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Published
1996
Language
EN
ISBN
9780811811156
Category
history
Subjects
Home & Lifestyle, Cooking, History
Rating
4.36 / 5 (11 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14