Last month I posted an article about Watson's Soda Fountain & Cafe in Orange, California. The motivation behind my post was to pay homage to one of my favorite places to eat in Southern California, which I had just learned was closing it's doors for good. It was a trip down memory lane for yours truly and I talked in depth about the history of Watson's which started off as a drug store in 1899 and ended up as a piece of Orange County culinary history.
Sadly since the time of my article Watson's did indeed close.
I came across this rather simple photo of mine that I took ten years ago today. It may be simple indeed, it's just a photo of vintage vinyl two color chair back with a name of a restaurant and the date it was founded. Back when I took the photo I simply loved the retro styling of the chair. It appealed to my interest in all things vintage and retro.
Today it takes on a more deeper meaning. It now stands as an example of wonderful past that has been slowly disappearing in locations like this all over our great country. Watson's is gone and someone looking for a classic hamburger and fries, or a chocolate malt will never sit in this chair again. It's a rather sad thought.
It's funny how a simple image like this can go from a bit of nostalgic whimsy to something that represents a little piece of vanishing Americana in just one decade. It's a true example of here today and gone tomorrow.
God is our God forever and ever: He will be our Guide even to the end. - Psalms 48:14
Check Out:
No comments:
Post a Comment