Jeff and me...
About Me
- Carol K
- I am a Christian, a wife, a musician, a songwriter, a small business owner, a sentimentalist, a lover of animals, America, and her nostalgia. My husband is a professional BBQ competitor, evangelist, and my best friend. You're invited to visit our website, www.americathewaywewere.com. All blog posts Copyright Caroline Krieger 2016-18
Airline Motors Restaurant...Now.
This is very sad. Today we were driving down Highway 61 and stopped by this icon to take some pictures...what we found was this nearly 70 year old establishment closed up tight and for sale ....again! I sure hope someone sees what I see and brings her back to the splender she once had. If you scroll down you'll see a picture of her from probably at least 20 years ago. Thankfully I've been able to eat here before. Also, the original vertical sign is gone. This is very disappointing.
Economical Supermarket
Wow, what a great sign! This grocery opened in 1931 and is still going strong! This sign has been here forever...I thought I should capture it on film in case it's not long for this world. I hope there are no plans to take it down..it is part of New Orleans! Update! This sign has been removed and a new one put up. My husband and I saw them taking it down and then later that day saw the new one. I'm glad I catptured it when I did! hehe! It was a sad day for me when they took this beauty down...I guess they don't realize that they got rid of a part of New Orleans history!
Gambino's Bakery
I'm not sure when Gambino's opened but I know it's been open for more than 50 years! This a wonderful bakery and always consistant in there goods. This sign is a classic! One day it may not be there anymore so I had to get a picture. By the way, Gambino's has the best Doberge cake!
Old Time America
Look at this...A train going right through an old New Orleans neighborhood! Now that's America!
Steak N Ale...a soon to be Classic!
Steak and Ale, established in 1966, is one of those places that thankfully hasn't changed over time. There aren't very many left around the country. The one in this picture is the only one left in Louisiana. UPDATE: CLOSED
Dorignac's Grocery
This an awesome old sign from Dorignac's Grocery, located in Metairie, LA. It's been open since 1947 and still going strong! This is a classic in grocery store signage!
Trucker Danny...Knight of the Road
This is Trucker Danny. He is a true Knight of the Road. Among many things Danny does everyday as a Driver, he did something very special on August 1, 2007. Danny was in Ohio with an empty log book. He received a phone call to pick up a load of supplies from a near by hospital and deliver it to Minneapolis where the Mississippi River Bridge had collapsed that day. Without even thinking about it Danny threw his log book in his bunk and headed to his new load...he then pushed 18 till he got to his destination. Danny epitomizes the American Trucker. Thank you, Danny, for a job well done!
International House of Pancakes
Wow, this place is classic! It's sad that everything changes...even IHOP. I remember going to these restaurants as a kid...Thank you Jesus that I will always have these wonderful memories! (and thank you for great photos!)
Airline Motors Restaurant
This is a classic American Diner Located in Laplace, LA along Airline Highway. This place is so nostalgic and still in operation! It was opened in 1939 as a car dealership and then in 1941 the restaurant was born! Next time you're in the area stop by and have a bite to eat...you won't regret it! Also, it had an Esso attached for a long time.
5 comments:
This picture, reminds me of a time in Wisconsin, far from home. This girl talked me into coming back to her home ( 120 miles). I think I told you the time I spent the summer in the Dells... a highend resort in Wisc.. Well, the only way there was by Greyhound, and it stopped miles short of her house.
CORNFIELDS, thats all I remember, along with a traintrack going right infront of her driveway.
Im a UrbanCitySlicker, if there no concrete, I dont get it! The first train that came by that day, was the most amazing thing I saw in a long time. I havent seen one since, that authentic. No AMTRACK, this was a real train, rusty looking thing. I remember the tracks. This was REAL AMERICA.
Its amazing, I still talk to her father every now and then- he trusted me, she was the wild one. I was only 17- rule #1 was always meet the parents. The rest came easy .
The town was Bagley Wisconsin... interesting stat this is , Population (year 2000): 339. Estimated population in July 2006: 340 (+0.3% change)
This number hasnt changed at all! What also attracted me to this town, besides her was, the fact it was the smallest town I ever been in- located right on the Wisc- Iowa line, great memories!
I eventually had to come back home, all the way HOME- this is where a love story usually has its closing chapters. She wanted to spend the rest of her life with me. We struggled to make it work, but this story was no exceptions. The MILES ended it 3 months later.
I often wonder, where she is now.
Hats off to Bagley, Wisconsin- REAL AMERICA at her finest!
DT, that is suchj a great story, bro. I always finds myself captivated with your stories..you should write, men!! Seriously!! I'm glad the picture brought you back to WI:)
sorry for the typos..I should always check before I post!!:)
typos are ok sista, we be from the south, ya' hear!
Come on now- look at the last picture and post- back in Feb?????? We need more, more, more! (please)
OK Sista, IM giving you a challenge! Since you seem to get them all the time, hahaha. I want your best picture skills on this project.
We all seen "Alligator on the Zipper", now heres the challenge. Put together your thoughts and bring this movie to life, by reproducing it in one photo.
I want to see if its close to my picture that Im going to take. When we both have one, we post it, same day.
You have the rest of the year to out "ZIP" me . Let me know when your ready. No trick photography, hit me with your best shot- flash away!
If theres no reply by the end of the year, I'll take it you wasnt up to the challenge. As a result,I remain title holder for 2008.
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