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REMEMBERING THIS PORTLAND LANDMARK

Confectioneries

Tik Tok Restaurant 12th Avenue on Sandy where Burnside Intersects in Portland, Oregon (1950s).

The Tik Tok was Portland’s first drive-in from 1938 to 1971 — with
its "Time to Eat" sign and giant neon coffee cup.  

The Foursquare Church of Portland now owns the property where
the restaurant once stood.

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E Burnside & Sandy, 1958 in 2023 | Aerial view, Oregon, Old photos

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CLASSIC SIGN ON A RESTAURANT WALL ~

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Pizza Baron – 2604 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, Oregon.

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REMEMBER THIS FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT?

Burger Chef @U.P. Michigan / Facebook.com

Burger Chef was founded by Frank and Donald Thomas of
Indianapolis, Indiana in 1954 and expanded to 12,00 stores before closing the last one in 1996. 

Frank P. Thomas

Frank P. Thomas

Donald J. Thomas

Donald J. Thomas

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Burger Chef advertisement (1966).

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REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR EATS?

Pin by Ken Schilling on Vintage Drive-in Restaurants, Car Hops and Curb Service | Vintage cars ...

Who remembers having a window tray sitting on your car door
at the drive-in growing up?

      

350 Good eats ideas in 2022 | vintage diner, vintage restaurant, vintage los angeles

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BOB’S BIG BOY STARTED OUT SMALL

In 1936, Bob Wian sold his prized DeSoto Roadster to purchase a small hamburger stand in ...


Bob Wian (below) was the founder of the
Big Boy restaurant
chain which began as a 10-stool
hamburger stand in Glendale,
California
, opening in 1936 with an investment of $300
raised from the sale of his car.

Original Bob's Big Boy, Glendale | Big boy restaurants, Glendale, Big boys

Bob Wian: Who with just $350 founded what became a giant restaurant chain
Robert C. Wian (June 15, 1914 – March 31, 1992)

Owner and Proprietor Bob Wian in the very first Bob's Pantry 1938 Glendale, Circa - Yelp

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