The Ship Restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts

by John Margolies

Embark upon a journey into the past, via image, to the world of the 20th century’s roadside oddities with this amazing fine art photograph of The Ship Restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts, taken by acclaimed photographer John Margolies. Known for his ability to document the peculiar, the weird, and the defunct architecture of American commercial pop design, Margolies captures the vivid red hull, the complex rigging, and the majestic nautical glory of this famous New England landmark. The historic building framed against the clear, cloud-strewn sky transforms the concept of mimetic architecture, or designing the location to look like what it depicts.

The perfect choice for anyone who loves the coastal heritage of New England, Americana photographs, nautical decor, and vintage roadside architecture.