Orange Roofs, Golden Arches: The Architecture of American Chain Restaurants
by Philip Langdon
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An affectionate history of the architecture, design, and deĢcor of American chain restaurants, from their beginnings in the 1870s (the early Harvey Houses at railroad stations on the Western frontier) to the mid-1980s (McDonald's, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, etc.). Illustrated with more than 150 black-and-white or full-color photographs, paintings, architectural renderings, floor plans, postcards, and much more.--From publisher description.Tags
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Philip Langdon is a freelance journalist and former senior editor of New Urban News. His articles have appeared in numerous mainstream publications. He is author of A Better Place to Live: Reshaping the American Suburb.
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- Orange Roofs, Golden Arches: The Architecture of American Chain Restaurants
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- Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 725.71 — Arts & recreation Architecture Public structures Hospitality, Amusement
- LCC
- NA7855 .L36 — Fine Arts 2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticism Architecture Special classes of buildings Classed by use Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
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- English
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