Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540227737ISBN-10:1540227731UPC:9781540227737Book Category:History, Business & EconomicsBook Subcategory:United States, Corporate & Business History, IndustriesBook Topic:State & Local, Hospitality, Travel & TourismSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7915Product ID:SC5K5GH86B
Stuckey's: The Story of America's Iconic Roadside Empire
This hardcover book chronicles the remarkable journey of Stuckey's, beginning as a single roadside stand selling pecans in Eastman, Georgia. By the 1950s, the name Stuckey's was synonymous throughout the South with candy, souvenirs, clean restrooms, and the other necessities of automobile travel.
From Highway Oases to American Icons
During the 1960s, the Stuckey's stores moved into the new frontier of the interstate highways, where quite often they sat alone at the exits like oases in the middle of a desert. Their bright aqua-colored rooftops were a welcome beacon for those who had been driving long distances. This book captures that era when these distinctive turquoise landmarks dotted America's expanding highway system.
A Comprehensive Visual History
Author Tim Hollis searched corporate archives and private collections to pull together the story of the company's past and present. The book features dozens of vintage photographs and memorabilia documenting Stuckey's evolution from a humble pecan stand to a nationwide chain. Travel has changed a lot since then, but Stuckey's can still be found along the nation's highways, still providing dozens of types of candy and nuts, plus the same mix of souvenirs, as always. Anyone need a rubber alligator or a pecan log?
Perfect for Collectors and History Enthusiasts
This hardcover edition from Arcadia Publishing's Images of Modern America series offers detailed insights into Southern roadside culture, interstate highway development, and mid-century American travel. The book explores how Stuckey's became an integral part of the American road trip experience, serving generations of travelers with their signature pecan logs and quirky souvenirs.
Expert Author with Extensive Research
Tim Hollis has written 30 books on pop culture history, with several focusing on Southeastern tourism. His thorough research and engaging narrative style bring the Stuckey's story to life, making this an essential addition to any collection focused on American retail history, roadside Americana, or Southern cultural heritage.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540227737ISBN-10:1540227731UPC:9781540227737Book Category:History, Business & EconomicsBook Subcategory:United States, Corporate & Business History, IndustriesBook Topic:State & Local, Hospitality, Travel & TourismSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7915Product ID:SC5K5GH86B
Hollis, Tim: - Author Tim Hollis has written 30 books on pop culture history, a number of them concerning Southeastern tourism. Stuckey's was a natural topic for him, and he searched corporate archives and private collections to pull together the story of the company's past and present.
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.
Stuckey's: The Story of America's Iconic Roadside Empire
This hardcover book chronicles the remarkable journey of Stuckey's, beginning as a single roadside stand selling pecans in Eastman, Georgia. By the 1950s, the name Stuckey's was synonymous throughout the South with candy, souvenirs, clean restrooms, and the other necessities of automobile travel.
From Highway Oases to American Icons
During the 1960s, the Stuckey's stores moved into the new frontier of the interstate highways, where quite often they sat alone at the exits like oases in the middle of a desert. Their bright aqua-colored rooftops were a welcome beacon for those who had been driving long distances. This book captures that era when these distinctive turquoise landmarks dotted America's expanding highway system.
A Comprehensive Visual History
Author Tim Hollis searched corporate archives and private collections to pull together the story of the company's past and present. The book features dozens of vintage photographs and memorabilia documenting Stuckey's evolution from a humble pecan stand to a nationwide chain. Travel has changed a lot since then, but Stuckey's can still be found along the nation's highways, still providing dozens of types of candy and nuts, plus the same mix of souvenirs, as always. Anyone need a rubber alligator or a pecan log?
Perfect for Collectors and History Enthusiasts
This hardcover edition from Arcadia Publishing's Images of Modern America series offers detailed insights into Southern roadside culture, interstate highway development, and mid-century American travel. The book explores how Stuckey's became an integral part of the American road trip experience, serving generations of travelers with their signature pecan logs and quirky souvenirs.
Expert Author with Extensive Research
Tim Hollis has written 30 books on pop culture history, with several focusing on Southeastern tourism. His thorough research and engaging narrative style bring the Stuckey's story to life, making this an essential addition to any collection focused on American retail history, roadside Americana, or Southern cultural heritage.
Hollis, Tim: - Author Tim Hollis has written 30 books on pop culture history, a number of them concerning Southeastern tourism. Stuckey's was a natural topic for him, and he searched corporate archives and private collections to pull together the story of the company's past and present.
