Another popular innovation that came about in the 1950s due to the popularity of doing everything in your car was the drive-in movie theatre. Teenagers were able to go to the movies in their cars and watch the movie directly from their cars.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
1950s American Culture: Drive-ins/Drive-thru Pt. II
With the automobile making its way back from the "dead," new innovations began to be making appearances. Although fast food restaurants had already been invented, the automobiles during the 1950s made a huge impact on the fast food restaurant services. Drive-ins began making appearances as it was more popular to do everything in your car. Big chain restaurant like McDonald's made a huge hit during this time as it was popular to order and eat in your car.
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I love all the different hobbies that came about from cars becoming more and more used and popular. All I have to say is that I wish there was more drive in movie theaters, they're adorable and remind of the movie Grease (even though I have never seen it). Good job!
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