Doc's Place Cocktail Lounge Cafe (Late 1930s) in Boston, Massachusetts

by John Margolies

Go back to the world of mid-century America with the fascinating print from the renowned architectural photographer John Margolies. This photograph shows you Doc’s Place Cocktail Lounge Cafe which is situated on the corner of Northampton & Harrison in Boston. Although the place has a design of late 1930s which includes hand-painted typography and glass block architecture, this particular print was taken in 1976 by Margolies. Thus, this photograph depicts the perfect blend of mid-century design along with the 1970s urban feel with classic cars parked on the street.

It belongs to his well-known “Roadside America” series.