John S. Margolies (American, 1940-2016). Roadside America Portfolio (fifty photographs), 1981. Dye coupler, printed ...

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John S. Margolies (American, 1940-2016)
Roadside America Portfolio (fifty photographs), 1981
Dye coupler, printed later
12-5/8 x 19 inches (32.1 x 48.3 cm) (each, approximate)
Each signed, titled, and dated in ink on verso.

This work is accompanied by the books Home Away from Home: Motels in America by John Margolies and Ticket to Paradise: American Movie Theaters and How we had Fun by John Margolies and Emily Gwathmey, both signed and annotated by the artist, as well as Roadside America by John Margolies.

Titles include: Richfield Gas Station, Goleta, California, 1981; Roulette Drive-In Theatre, Roulette, Pennsylvania, 1981; Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood, California, 1977; Stanley Theater, Utica, New York, 1988; Sunset Drive-In Theatre, Sunset Drive-In Theatre, Tazewell, Virginia, 1981; Gas Station, Fabens, Texas, 1981; Fox Theater, Missoula, Montana, 1987; Skyway Auto Theatre, Ashtabula, Ohio, 1981; The Palonia Hotel, South Fallsburg, New York, 1980; Funtown Pier, Seaside Park, New Jersey, 1986; Loyola Theater, Westchester, California, 1977; Warner Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1986; Tower Theater, Fresno, California, 1987; Fairyland Cottages, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, 1981; 1001 Nights Ride, Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, 1986; Highland Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1984; Chinese Tea Garden, Decatur, Illinois, 1981; Sterling Windmill Service Station, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1981; Cliff Pettit Motors Sign, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1993; Tri-City Drive-In Theatre, Tri-City Drive-In Theatre, Loma-Linda, California, 1981; Circle Drive-In Theatre, Waco, Texas, 1982; Top-Hi Drive-In Theater Sign, Topeprnish, Washington, 1987; Viking Outdoor Cinema, Anderson, South Carolina, 1988; State Theater, Deposit, New York, 1978; Fountain Hotel, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1986; Cobra Hole, Jockey's Ridge Mini-Golf, Nags Head, North Carolina, 1986; Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo, California, 1977; Skelly Gas Station, Manston Springs, Colorado, 1981; Strand Theater, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1979; Patch's Taxi, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 1981; Duck's Motor Inn, Banning, California, 1981; Egyptian Theater, Dekalb, Illinois, 1980; Chestnut Lodge, Oquaga Lake, Deposit, New York, 1987; Trail Drive-In Theater, Amarillo, Texas, 1982; Flying Fruit Fantasy Sign, Ocean City, Maryland, 1986; Standard Gas Station, Bena, Minnesota, 1986; Razorback Auto Sales Sign, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1993; Bomber Gas, Milwaukie, Oregon, 1981; DC-7 Steak House, Byron, Georgia, 1986; Terrace Drive-In Theater, Bakersfield, California, 1987; Rocket Drive-In Theater, Sweetwater, Texas, 1979; Ahwahnee Motel Sign, Aurora, Colorado, 1986; Mammy's Cupboard, Natchez, Mississippi, 1981; Joe's Service Garage; Nashwauk, Minnesota, 1981; Modern Diner, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1981; Basketball Player Hole, Circus Course, Old Pro Miniature Golf, Ocean City, Maryland, 1986; Campus Drive-In Theater, San Diego, California, 1979; Bordertown Drive-In Theater, Laredo, Texas, 1982; The Hestoria, East Durham, New York, 1980; Beltline Drive-In Theater, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1982.

More information about John S. Margolies. See also: Margolies, John S. Artist.

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