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how does michael witzel characterize the drive in restaurants of the early 1940's

Asked by sawdude on 10 Apr 17:45

Last updated by Cat on 10 Apr 20:04

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Answered by Cat on 10 Apr 20:04

Generally these places were loud and gaudy. The buildings separated from the landscape. They were entertainment spectacles as much as they were places to eat.

The southern California drive-in restaurants of the early 1940s tended to be gaudy and round topped with pylons, towers, and flashing signs...