Vintage roadside

[Bushman]

First, I must correct you. It's "hambergers," just look at the sign!

I assumed it was six burgers (er, bergers) and a gallon of soft drink to take home. Full-sized, as a burger was generally all of a quarter back then in many places. I don't think this place has a dine in option.

I wonder if they taste anything like cheeseborgers.

 

[Frunobulax]

I wonder if they taste anything like cheeseborgers.

Then I would assume the drink special is not Coke, but Pepsi.

 

[tonyb]

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What was it about Arctic Circle burgers? They had a, um, unusual flavor that I can’t quite pinpoint.

There was an Arctic Circle across from my junior high school, back in 1923, ’24. Can’t recall when I last saw one.

 

[3fingers]

When I was in college the local Hardees had a chain conveyor with a bucket on it for the drive up. You placed your order and put your money in the basket. It went straight up the wall and through a hole just below the roof line. Your food ad change came back to you the same way. I have never seen another one like it, either before or in the 35+ years since.

 

[BobHufford]

Boots Drive-In, Carthage, Missouri.

^^^^^ That's Guy Lombardo's racing boat: http://www.seabuddyonboats.com/shows-and-events/tempo-vi-race-boat-and-guy-lombardo/

This was located on Rt. 66 so maybe was a favorite stop of the Lombardo racing team.

 

[Zombie_61]

What was it about Arctic Circle burgers? They had a, um, unusual flavor that I can’t quite pinpoint...

That's the kangaroo meat they used instead of beef.

 

[dh66]

Boots Drive-In, Carthage, Missouri.

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^^^^^ That's Guy Lombardo's racing boat: http://www.seabuddyonboats.com/shows-and-events/tempo-vi-race-boat-and-guy-lombardo/

This was located on Rt. 66 so maybe was a favorite stop of the Lombardo racing team.

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Was this affiliated with the Boots Court motel?

 

[BobHufford]

Was this affiliated with the Boots Court motel?

Yep ... according to Boots Court Facebook page:

 

[dh66]

Yep ... according to Boots Court Facebook page:

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Very cool!

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Curb service.

Rob

 

[BobHufford]

Last day of school so ... free Sno-Kones! Springfield, Missouri (1949).

 

[BobHufford]

I think the better days are past us.

 

[dh66]

I think the better days are past us.

The better days may be past, Bob, but it sure looks like a good one was had exploring what's left of the place. That's an awesome find.

 

[Edward Reed]

I think the better days are past us.

if you won't get arrested you may want to grab those diner counter stools

 

[tonyb]

if you won't get arrested you may want to grab those diner counter stools

When matters have deteriorated to that degree, it could be argued that it’s a service to “salvage” what remains that is still worth salvaging.

 

[LizzieMaine]

That's the most durable leatherette I've ever seen. Better Living Thru Chemistry.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

 

[Ghostsoldier]

 

[BobHufford]

A local joint from 1952 - 1957. I think the @Fading Fast s are just out of sight in the corner making their juke box selections.

 

[Robieman]

I think the better days are past us.

I thought this one interesting, so looked on Google maps. It is still there! The Google map said 2019, so at least then. Grown up really bad, but you can pick out the restaurant and the building/rooms behind.