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Scott then decided that his business was successful, he then quit his job and sold food full time american diner museum. Isbn 9780760301104 9780760301104 hardcover, motorbooks intl, 1999. Feb 29, 2012 michael karl witzel is a writer, photographer, historian and folklorist devoted to american roadside culture. Find the american motel 0760301018 by witzel, michael karl. The american diner is a delightful book that maintains the high standards michael witzel has always set for himself. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael witzel books online.
Route 66 remembered by michael karl witzel, 1996 in this richly illustrated portrait of the the mother road, witzel showcases an amazing variety of diners, motels, roadside attractions, and picturesque scenery, plus historical photos, contemporary shots of now defunct locations, and period ads. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly american cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristi. Apr 01, 1999 the rise of the american diner is the most savory of phenomenons, where classic architecture, a friendly face behind the counter, and some mean pie all combined to make these little roadside stops a treasured part of history. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Diners from coast to coast are featured, giving readers a trip to some of the best stainlesssteel and neon diners that still dot the american roadways. Michael karl witzel s most popular book is route 66 remembered. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The american diner by michael karl witzel goodreads. Publication date 1994 topics drivein restaurants united states history publisher. The american diner witzel, michael karl 9780785829188. Cruising nostalgia lane from the gilded age to the punk rock eighties, hollywood to coney island, burgers, fries, root beer and shakes, this is one tasty pop culture ride. Americans love to eat and nothing could be finer than eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an american diner. The american gas station is a nostalgic history of the service station and the american car culture it helped create. News diversified diners diners for sale, diner restoration in.
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