Diners of the 1950s – Photos of life in America
A look back at the icon that is the diner.
From the converted rail cars, known as the “lunch car” to car hops delivering food at the drive-in, diners were the social hub of the 1950s. They evolved from cheap places to grab a bite to eat, to hangout spots for teens escaping their parents. Often they were open 24 hours and served classic American food- from burgers to milkshakes.
Diners have become a symbol of prosperity and optimism, especially during America in the 1950s.
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January 27, 2021 @ 7:52 pm
Bring ‘em all back..one more time!
We were small small town, all pilled in old beat up 55 ford..Went to the city ., drove up to order in the speaker and it talked to us. ! It was so strange we couldn’t stop laughing..We ordered crazy stuff..like 45 burgers, 100 hots- no onions, 44 malted …
Speaker yelled back …”git tha hell ot a here or will call the cops “.. And I’m 75 still laughing !
January 27, 2021 @ 5:14 pm
Bring ‘em all back..one more time!
We were small small town, all pilled in old beat up 55 ford..Went to the city ., drove up to order in the speaker and it talked to us. ! It was so strange we couldn’t stop laughing..We ordered crazy stuff..like 45 burgers, 100 hots- no onions, 44 malted …
Speaker yelled back …”git tha hell ot a here or will call the cops “.. And I’m 75 still laughing !