Colonial Gasoline Sign (Minuteman) on Route 17 in Waverly, Georgia

by John Margolies

Embrace the heyday of the American road trip through this wonderful picture from architectural photographer extraordinaire, John Margolies. The impressive "Minuteman" sign of Colonial Gasoline stands proud along Route 17 in Waverly, Georgia.

Over several decades, John Margolies photographed the colorful and quirky architecture of roadside vernacular architecture that epitomized 20th century America. Through this wonderful shot, the larger than life cut-out of a Revolutionary War Minuteman acts as both corporate mascot and true folk art. Captured in an unadorned sky of the south, this image is the ultimate embodiment of nostalgia for US Route 17, which historically brought northerners all the way down to sunny Florida.

The artwork is rich in pop culture history, and would be perfect as the centerpiece in any mid-century modern room, office, or Americana collection.