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History of Soda Fountains Today we bring you a little history about Soda fountains, also known as soda shops, were counters or bars inside pharmacies or drugstores, where carbonated drinks with syrup and soda water were offered. The staff, who were generally young, were known as "Soda Jerks".
The History of Ice Cream A Journey Through Time In this world of colors and flavors, where nostalgia and emotion come together in a delicious embrace, we find ice cream. A flavor that transports us to childhood, hot summers and moments of happiness shared with friends and family. […]
History of the barber chair What would barber shops be without their impressive and elegant chairs? Let's delve into the History of the barber chair. Origin The art of barbering has a very ancient history and we can find examples of this profession in the Roman Empire or Ancient Greece. Its tools and […]
History of the Milkshake Today we bring you the History of the Milkshake, one of the most famous drinks served in the classic American Diner. This creamy drink, also known as a milkshake, was once a delight for young and old alike. The term "milkshake" was first used in 1885, when milkshakes were […]
Garage Style Decor Garage style decor is a trend that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This style is inspired by industrial garages, mixing old elements with a clear influence from classic American garages and a bit of modernity, creating a cozy atmosphere. One of the most characteristic elements of […]
Origin of the Neon Sign To explain the Origin of the Neon Sign we must go back to the mid-nineteenth century, about the year 1855 specifically. The glass manufacturer and physicist Heinrivh Geissler of German origin, created glass tubes sealed with two electrodes. Low gas was put inside these tubes […]
The 7 Deadly Sins In this article we will talk about the 7 Deadly Sins that we should try to avoid when setting up an American Diner, since in the world of decoration (and this rule is extended to all areas) it is very It is important to know the rules, so as to know when and how […]
American Diner Decoration Ideas In this article we are going to give you some American Diner Decoration Ideas, for those of you who are thinking of entering this fantastic world, we also recommend you read the post "You want to set up an American diner". All the photos that we are going to show you below correspond to American Diners […]
What jukebox to buy? When it comes to buying a Jukebox, we often have doubts and we do not know which jukebox to buy. Large or small jukebox, amateur jukebox (Replica) or professional jukebox? Don't worry, if you are interested in buying a retro jukebox and you don't know which one to decide on, you are in the right place. In this article we will try to solve the possible […]
Do you want to buy Vespa lamps? If you are looking to Buy Vespa Lamps at Thecrazyfifties.es we have a wide variety of models of Vespa Lamps or Lambretta Lamps such as those detailed below. Lambretta was a scooter line produced in Milan, Italy since the late 1940s by the Innocenti company. Together with the Vespa, his eternal rival, he was an icon of the 50s […]
The XNUMXth century was the golden age of industrial design, where geniuses of the stature of Mies Van Der Rohe, Eero Aarnio, Charles Eames and Isamu Noguchi created works that revolutionized and originated a turning point in the conception of Design Furniture. During that time these masters of design conceived unique pieces, which would remain for […]
Rita Pavone This Italian singer and actress born in Turin on August 23, 1945, became famous at the Ariccia festival in 1962, where she met her future husband Teddy Reno, organizer of the event, with whom she would marry years later in Switzerland and with whom he would have two children. After […]
Venus In 1969, the group from the Netherlands called The Shocking Blue released a song called Venus, which would become a real musical success, taking this group to number 1 in the United States charts, as well as in 5 other European countries. Here is the letter of the […]
Set up an American Restaurant (American Diner) Intro to Set up an American Restaurant or American Diner. Every day more people decide to start their own business, many driven by ambition and the desire to prosper, others forced by the sad economic environment in which our country finds itself. This trend together with the desire […]
Drive-in Cinemas Drive-in cinemas are a common element in any American movie set in America in the 50s and 60s. Who does not have in his retina an image of a couple inside a car and with a giant movie screen in the background? There is no person who does not remember any of […]
The origin of this authentic icon of the 50s in the United States is associated with one of the most characteristic services offered by barbers in medieval times, sangria. To advertise this type of service, a post with a series of bloody bandages wrapped around it was placed at the door of the establishment. […]
Barber Shop Between 1920 and 1960, the Barber Shops became the place of worship par excellence for the male gender, it was the meeting point where friends met to talk and spend their free time. This golden age of the Barber Shops left us a series of accessories and articles that […]
1971 Dodge Demon The 1971 Dodge Demon shared the chassis with the Plymouth Duster, but with significant variants such as the new front grille and a new set of taillights. The Demon, whose logo was a small imp with a trident as an «m», went on sale with the two-door Coupe model and the […]
Rebel Without a Cause This North American film also known as Rebel Without a Cause, a candidate for the 1955 Oscars for the best screenplay, captured on the big screen the moral decadence of the new North American generations, highlighting the strict values of their parents. The film, which according to Wikipedia was an adaptation of the psychiatrist Lidner's book, […]
Route 66 Route 66, known worldwide as Route 66, is the most famous highway in North American history, hence the nickname of The Mother Road or Main Street of America. Originally this highway, which was part of the US state highway network, was established in 1926, being […]
We are in 2014 and every day it is more frequent to hear or read the words retro or vintage. With so much modern and futuristic gadget it seems that the world has become a bit nostalgic and in the midst of the technological age we are exploited by the fashion of retro ... or vintage, or perhaps both. I have […]
My Baby Shot Me Down My Baby Shot Me Down, a song that in recent years has returned with force, 1st was on the big screen with the movie Kill Bill and now in the middle of 2014 it returns from the hand of Nico Vega, as flagship of the miniseries (created in 2013) […]
Cole Slaw Cole Slaw is undoubtedly the most emblematic and representative salad of North American gastronomy. This typical dish of the American Diner of the 50s, has its origin in the Holland of the XNUMXth century and its name comes from the term Koolsla, abbreviation of the expression Kool Salade which in Spanish means Cabbage Salad. Currently […]
Cafe Racer Movement The Cafe Racer movement is a movement that emerged in 1950 in the United Kingdom and that brought together the world of Rock & Roll and the world of Motorcycling. The main characteristic of this movement is the modification that the Rockers made to (normal) motorcycles, customizing them by changing the heavy chassis for smaller ones and […]
The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers are one of the most original bands both in their appearance and in the history of their formation. They opted for a genre that was characterized as the American blues and was founded in 1978 by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. Everything was created from an inspiration. They say […]
History of Elvis Presley Elvis Presley surprised many thanks to his personal style and his provocative way of dancing for a time when the public was still not used to the fan phenomenon and rock & roll. With him a true mass phenomenon was created that would create a myth, being […]
History of Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe has been one of the most admired and desired artists of recent times, neither her image nor her charm disappearing in the images of the most glamorous magazines and the summaries of the most viewed films. In Marilyn it could be said that everyone saw like the mirror […]
Illuminated signs have been our companions for years, always creating an absolutely intoxicating trend, which has enlivened nights for decades thanks to the luminosity and originality of its bright and often striking designs. The most famous illuminated signs of the 50s, worked thanks to the operating system […]
History of the Cadillac Cadillac is one of the names that indicates greater prestige and exceptional quality, but this distinguished brand of high-end vehicles has its history, since the name belonged to a French army officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who curiously founded the city of Detroit. For many it can […]
History of Betty Boop Do you know the History of Betty Boop? Betty Boop has been for many years the funniest and flirty animated pin-up icon, loved by adults and children, being reflected in all kinds of merchandising and decorative objects. Surely the first thing you remember about her is her funny curly hair […]
History of soft drink vending machines Do you know the origin and history of soft drink vending machines? The history of soda vending machines is a fascinating story that dates back to the early 1920th century. In XNUMX, soda vending machines began to emerge in the United States, revolutionizing the way […]
Gasoline Suppliers We present our collection of Gasoline Suppliers. The first Gasoline Pump was invented and sold by Sylvanus F. Bowser in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 5, 1885. This pump was not used for automobiles, as they had not been invented yet. It was used for some kerosene lamps and kitchens. Plus […]
History of the Diner A Diner is a prefabricated restaurant characteristic of the United States, especially in the northeast of the country, although examples can also be found in Canada. The term can also be applied not only to prefabricated structures, but also to restaurants that serve a type of cuisine similar to that of the traditional American diners, although […]
Jukebox History Next we are going to tell you a little about the origin and history of the Jukebox, also known as jukebox, jukebox or jukebox. To begin with, we must know that a Jukebox is a partially automated device that plays music. They are usually made up of 4 parts, these being a library, a selector, a carousel and a player, apart […]
