Roadside America Museum
Join Carol Estus on a nostalgic journey through time in downtown Hillsboro. Amidst the bustling restoration of its iconic courthouse, Carol’s Roadside America Museum stands as a testament to the bygone era of midcentury Americana. From vintage Big Boys to soda fountains, Carol’s collection of 40s and 50s memorabilia breathes life into history. Explore his extensive grapette advertising collection and marvel at his fleet of meticulously restored classic cars, housed in a former Ford dealership. But for Carol, this isn’t just a hobby – it’s a passion project and a commitment to preserving a slice of history for future generations. Follow along as he shares his stories of obsession, restoration, and community support, showcasing how one man’s dedication can create a timeless legacy for all to enjoy. Step into the Roadside America Museum and step back in time – it’s more than a collection, it’s a preservation of memories.
June 9, 2024 @ 11:42 am
Great museum. I loved me some Big Boy. Sure do miss ’em. They had a sandwich called the Brawny Lad. It was a tender cube steak on a rye bread bun (only one I ever saw) with a fat slice of raw onion. It was so good. Wish I had one for lunch.
April 2, 2020 @ 6:54 pm
I loved it!!! I have a chrome pay phone just like one in this video!!!
April 2, 2020 @ 3:09 pm
My grandparents favorite place to eat was Big Boys and they took me there every summer. We had a lot of good times there
April 2, 2020 @ 12:12 am
I am in my 50’s now and my family have been going to Big Boys restaurants since I was 2 months old every Friday night. The service was always so great and made you feel like home.. The food was also great my favorite was the spaghetti dinner mmm mm good… Thanks for the great times Mr. Elias Brothers..
April 2, 2020 @ 12:06 am
I loved this one! And I remember everything but that penitentiary buss. Bob’s Big Boy was the place to go.
April 1, 2020 @ 5:13 pm
Going to Bob’s Big Boy was like going out to a fine restaurant for me and my family. I loved their bleu cheese dressing-and a waitress taught me how to eat it with french fries. Oh, those were the good old days and I am
glad I was alive back then.-Oh! Don’t forget the greatest music ever produced!