Five Star Snack Bar on Route 11 in Mount Crawford, Virginia

by John Margolies

Take a step into the past and revisit the heyday of the American road trip experience through this lively image of the Five Star Snack Bar, photographed by John Margolies, one of the most famous architectural photographers and roadside historians of his day. Situated along the famous Route 11 in Mount Crawford, Virginia, this quintessential example of vernacular architecture is an excellent embodiment of the eccentricity of roadside Americana.

John Margolies dedicated his life to capturing on film the distinctive and attention-grabbing commercial buildings that lined the roads of twentieth-century America. This particular photographic print serves as the perfect representation of the eye-catching signage of a cherished local building and makes a great addition to your wall décor.