South of the Border in Dillon, South Carolina

by John Margolies

Capture the whimsicality of this iconic symbol of vintage Americana with this wonderful fine art photograph from the master roadside photographer John Margolies. Taken at the famous South of the Border in Dillon, South Carolina, this fine art photograph displays the massive Fort Pedro Fireworks sign with its giant rocket covered in star motifs aimed up at a striking blue sky.

A well-known photographer who captured the strange and fascinating aspects of highway culture in America throughout the 20th century, Margolies captures this unique roadside structure in perfect compositional form and striking color contrast. From the rocket adorned with stars to the retro-style font reading "Fireworks Fort Pedro" and bright paneling, this piece embodies the quirky nature that made South of the Border such a memorable stop on US Route 301 and Interstate 95.