[Iron Munro]

How I miss them.
You know, it isn’t that they were that great, but...they were oh-so-American.

Nice post, thanks.

The 1940's, 50's and 60's were a time of mostly two lane roads when most roadside places were mom and pop cabins or motels, cafes, diners and restaurants.

Some were fine places to eat and sleep, others not so nice.

Howard Johnsons was sort of like the McDonald's of the motel/hotel and restaurant industry back then.

They were places that offered travellers some uniformity and consistency in quality, cleanliness and service. When you saw the distinctive orange roof and rooftop spire you knew what to expect.

[rlmorel]

Exactly! I was thinking the same thing...you knew what to expect.