Byron's Seafood Restaurant Sign in Wareham, Massachusetts

by John Margolies

The colorful photograph featured here, which was taken by well-known architectural critic and photographer John Margolies, depicts the unique sign of Byron’s Seafood Restaurant located in Wareham, Massachusetts. John Margolies, who is famous for his lifetime commitment to photographing roadside culture in mid-century America, focuses on the unique typography, nautical character, and vernacular architecture of this traditional New England restaurant.

Depicted under the clear blue sky, this sign represents Americana by celebrating the commercial art of the region, vernacular architecture, and golden era of automobile travel in America.