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Mack Eplen's Drivateria

Description: Photograph of Mack Eplen's Drivateria on N. 1st St. in Abilene. There is a sign on the right with the restaurant's name, an advertisement for its charcoal broiled hamburgers, and a clock labeled "Time to Eat." The drive-through ordering sign is on the left. There are other buildings and power lines in the background.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mack Eplen's Drivateria #2

Description: Photograph of Mack Eplen's Drivateria on N. 1st St. in Abilene. There is a sign on the left with the restaurant's name, an advertisement for its charcoal broiled hamburgers, and a clock labeled "Time to Eat." The drive-through ordering sign is at the front. There are other buildings and power lines in the background.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mack Eplen's Drivateria #1

Description: Photograph of Mack Eplen's Drivateria on N. 1st St. in Abilene. There is a sign on the left with the restaurant's name, an advertisement for its charcoal broiled hamburgers, and a clock labeled "Time to Eat." The drive-through ordering sign is at the front. There are other buildings and power lines in the background.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mack Eplen's Drivateria

Description: Photograph of Mack Eplen's Drivateria on N. 1st St. in Abilene. The drive-through ordering sign is in front and has a phone to the left of the menu. The brick building is on the right.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Window Display for Texas Industrial Week

Description: Photograph of a display window advertising Abilene Bedding Co. and Texas Industrial Week. There are sheets and a mattress in the window with signs. The sign is on a light brick and dark stone building by a sidewalk. There is another display window on the left.
Date: 1958
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at a theater in Abilene, TX. Various types of candy are visible in a glass display case in the counter. On top of the counter is more candy and a popcorn machine. The surrounding room is highly ornate. A large, decorative lamp fixture is visible in the background. A large mirror framed by Hollywood lighting in on the wall behind the counter.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at a theater in Abilene, TX. Various types of candy are visible in a glass display case in the counter. On top of the counter is more candy and a popcorn machine. The surrounding room is highly ornate. Two large, decorative lamp fixtures are visible in the background. A large mirror framed by Hollywood lighting in on the wall behind the counter. A man is standing behind the counter, offering a drink and container of popcorn.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Paramount Theater's Concession Stand

Description: Photograph of a concession stand at at theater in Abilene, TX. The stand is various types of theater fare, including candy, popcorn, pickles, and drinks. The surrounding room is highly ornate. A large, decorative lamp fixture is on the back wall. A large mirror, framed by Hollywood lighting, dominates the wall behind the concession stand. A man is standing in front of the counter, posing with a drink in his hand.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Buses

Description: Photograph of a fleet of Greyhound passenger buses parked in a lot in Abilene, TX. The buses all boast advertisement posters on the front persuading travelers to ride a bus instead of driving their cars. Also, above the bus lot, on large billboards, are advertisements for a television station and other products.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Buses

Description: Photograph of a Greyhound bus in Abilene, TX. On the front of the bus is an advertisement persuading commuters to ride a public bus instead of driving their personal vehicles. The bus is manufactured by General Motors and has Texas license plates.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Bus

Description: Photograph of a bus stopped at a bus stop near an intersection in downtown Abilene, TX. On the side of the bus are several advertisements for sports and television shows. In the middle is an advertisement persuading commuters to use bus public transportation instead of driving their personal vehicles.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Bus

Description: Photograph of a bus stopped in front of an Army recruiting center in downtown Abilene, TX. On the side of the bus are several advertisements for local entertainment. Also on the bus is an advertisement persuading commuters to ride public transportation buses instead of driving their personal vehicles.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Taxi

Description: Photograph of a 1959 Chevy taxi parked off a road in Abilene, TX. On the trunk of the taxi is a large poster advertisement persuading commuters to take a taxi instead of driving their personal vehicles. The poster lists reasons taking a cab is a better choice than driving on your own.
Date: 1959
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Rat Race Taxi

Description: Photograph of a taxi parked off a road in Abilene, TX. On the trunk of the taxi is a large poster advertisement persuading commuters to take a taxi instead of driving their personal vehicles. The poster lists reasons taking a cab is a better choice than driving on your own.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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