Trail Drive-In in Amarillo, Texas

by John Margolies

Dive right into the golden era of the American roadside through the brilliant 1979 photograph taken by John Margolies of the sign at the Trail Drive-In Theater in Amarillo, Texas. This photograph is one of many which were taken during the long-term project of Margolies to document the commercial architecture of the rapidly disappearing America.

The unique approach of Margolies towards photography, with his characteristic features of sharp lighting, bright sky, and an undiluted view of vernacular design, makes this image of one of the classic signs of the olden times into an iconic piece of Americana. If you are a collector of vintage pop culture or an aficionado of Texas history and/or architectural photography, then this is just for you!