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Daily Archives: January 27, 2019

Thar’s Gold In Them Foothills!

SCA Journal OnlineBy SCAJanuary 27, 2019Leave a comment

FULL ARTICLE by Michelle Begay – After World War II, the motel evolved into something not seen before in American life – a self-contained roadside oasis. The Foothills Motel complex exemplified the major shift in the middle-class pursuit of recreation and leisure.

SCA Weekly News: Jan 27, 2019

NewsBy SCAJanuary 27, 2019Leave a comment

Emily Taggart Schricker searches sources for stories on sports signs, spurs, banana swag and other seriously splendid roadside stuff.

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