Benewah Dairy Milk Bottle on Post & Garland in Spokane, Washington

by John Margolies

Experience the golden era of American roadside architecture through this fantastic 1980 photograph of the Benewah Dairy Milk Bottle on Post & Garland, Washington State, taken by acclaimed photographer John Margolies and now part of the Roadside America collection at the Library of Congress.

Built in 1935 in the midst of the Great Depression by the Benewah Creamery Company, this 38-foot tall milk bottle was designed by architects Whitehouse & Price to grab the attention of passing motorists while making their dairy fresh irresistible to families in the area. Through the discerning lens of John Margolies’ experience in vernacular architecture, you will get a taste of the whimsical, geometric, and pop-art nature of 20th century commercial design.

This photography print will bring history and architectural heritage right into your home.