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We practically coasted into town on fumes just so we could fill up at the prettiest art deco gas station I know of, Dunkle’s Gulf in Bedford PA. (since we were filling up I couldn’t get a nice shot of the station without the Retro Roadmobile in it, so Mary Deluxe has kindly granted me [...]
I want to ac-cen-tu-ate the positive here on Retro Roadmap so I’ll show you the Coffee Pot in Bedford Pennsylvania as it looks today: (that’s our fave gal Mary Deluxe!) According to the wonderful folks at Roadside America: Built in 1927, the 18-ft. high Coffee Pot was originally a lunch place adjoining a gas station. [...]
I cannot tell you how pleased I am to announce that one of my fave vintage destination has gotten even better since the last time I visited! I’m talking about Bedford Pennsylvania, 3. 5 hours west of Philadelphia and smack dab on the famous Lincoln Highway. Back in 2003 we trekked to Bedford because I [...]
Another great Retro Roadmap Recommendation from our field reporter, Aubrey Murrin Collins! My reason for driving through Carneys Point, NJ on Route 40 is too embarrassing to explain (but let’s just say it involved seeing a dog wearing sunglasses at one point). Because of our wacky day, the sign proclaiming “Olympia Dairy Bar: Famous Burgers [...]
It is too nice of a day to stay home and clean, so we took a ride out to Boehringer’s for some cheeseburgers and Zerbe’s chips! I’m checking out posting things from my cell phone, and so far so good. I think we have room for ice cream- yep, we did! And all of our [...]
Thank you Fuzzie Lizze of The Vintage Traveler for bestowing upon Retro Roadmap the Kreative Blogger Award! Having only joined the blog-o-sphere a few short months ago, I’m touched that you included me in your list of top 7 blogs. Not sure what the history is on this award, but nice to be able to [...]
Located in Orefield, Pennsylvania, Shankweiler’s is the oldest Drive-in Movie Theatre in America, and has been in continuous operation since 1934. I just got a note from Paul & Susan from Shankweiler’s that their last show for this, their 76th season, will be this Saturday September 12th. If you’re in the area, stop by and [...]
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