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Vintage Roadside
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Photography, Historic Photo Archive, Roadside History, Road Trips, Historic Preservation, Fiberglass Giant collectors, & fans of the tater tot.
Saint Helens, OR. Originally opened in 1952 as part of the Dari Delite chain. Has been known as Dari Delish since around 1960.

My local go-to for classic drive in food.
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Our backyard is patrolled by Menace Mouse.
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A day at the beach. 1959.

35mm slide from our film archive.
August 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Just another day at the House of Statues ceramic shop.

35mm slide from our film archive.
May 22, 2025 at 5:49 AM
This neighborhood patrolled by Big Wheel.

35mm slide from our film archive.
April 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I remember wanting a pair of these so bad when I was a kid. I finally got them and to this day have never had blisters quite like that. They did look pretty cool though. 😉

Ad from a 1971 magazine I was thumbing through recently.
March 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pause and Refresh. Somewhere in Florida. 1964.

35mm slide from our archive.
March 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You've still got time to plan your Friday lunch at the Holiday Inn. One of my all-time favorite neon signs. Circa. 1971 or so on this one.

35mm slide from our archive.
February 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Early midcentury living room vibes.

35mm slide from our archive.
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A happy 1950s Kodachrome mishap.

35mm slide from our archive.
January 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Even in the worst of weather the A&W Burger Family just keeps smiling.
January 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's 1973 and you're shopping for trailer supplies and day-old baked goods. The giant fiberglass chicken is the cherry on top of this sundae.

35mm slide from our archive.
December 11, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Still life with the Jantzen Diving Girl in our garage.
November 23, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Adventure in progress.

35mm slide from our archive.
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Jim Rockford knew where to grab a meal on his way to the next stakeout.
November 4, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Greetings from Weed, CA!
October 15, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Behold! Jay's Snack Bar. Derby, VT.

70mm slide from our archive.
July 2, 2024 at 7:10 AM
If it's big and weird and made of fiberglass I'll always figure out a way to drag it home. 😀
May 25, 2024 at 6:02 AM
When the friend currently providing temporary housing for your Western Exterminator Little Man statue takes the job seriously. 😀
March 25, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Donelson Bowl - Nashville, TN. 1960-2023.

Sold for development.
February 24, 2024 at 3:50 AM
All aboard!
December 23, 2023 at 9:24 AM