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Inside the 'Trend-Free' World of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs - Gastro Obscura

Inside the 'Trend-Free' World of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs - Gastro Obscura Reminds me of the Celebrity Club in Tulsa: "Apart from the food and decor, supper clubs also function differently from typical restaurants. Many are only open for dinner, or...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 13, 2019 11:32 PM

Bartlesville Playtower | Atlas Obscura

Bartlesville Playtower | Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura's entry on the restored mid-century modern structure, designed by Bruce Goff, that has been restored and reopened in Bartlesville's Sooner Park. I remember climbing to the top of this when I was a...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 23, 2015 1:42 AM

A map of San Francisco's subway system that almost was

A map of San Francisco's subway system that almost was As originally conceived in 1956, the system would have served all the counties bordering the bay, reaching from Los Gatos to Santa Rosa and all the way to Fairfield, Brentwood,...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 9, 2015 12:46 PM

Sea-Monkeys and X-Ray Spex: Collecting the Bizarre Stuff Sold in the Back of Comic Books | Collectors Weekly

Sea-Monkeys and X-Ray Spex: Collecting the Bizarre Stuff Sold in the Back of Comic Books | Collectors Weekly A collector reveals the truth behind those alluring comic book ads. (Via Ace, who tells the story of his own childhood skepticism...

Posted by Michael Bates on October 9, 2015 6:24 PM

David Klein, Illustrator

David Klein, Illustrator David Klein captured post-war optimism and the golden age of air travel in his posters for Trans World Airlines. This site features dozens of travel posters, plus Broadway window cards, and other art work. (Found via the...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 3, 2014 11:34 PM