Businesses in the 40 & 50s
| 40-50s CARS | BUSTER BROWN | THE MILKMAN | 40s COMMERCIALS |
| FIELDS | HOBBY SHOPS | 50s COMMERCIALS | LEVI STRAUSS |
| CADILLAC | PEPSI | HALLMARK | COKE |
| BURMA SHAVE |
Burma Shave
Who can forget those entertaining jingles along the side of the road? We have a whole section devoted to them elsewhere on our site. Burma Shave!
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Coca Cola
We can't forget the ever popular soft drink: Coca Cola. Take a look at its history in the following video.
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The company began with two brothers named Hall walking the streets with a box of cards selling them door to door. As they say, the rest is history.
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A look at the rocky beginnings of Pepsi and the daring chalenge and its results issued to Coke in the 70s.
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Cadillac, The Standard of the World
A look back at the history behind the Cadillac brand of automobiles. Luxury and innovation has always been what makes Cadillacs special.
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Levi Strauss and Company produced the original riveted jeans and made history.
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A compilation of various 1950s commercials. Life was such a simpler time back then! Relax and enjoy these vintage commercials.
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A look back at local hobby shops that carried models, train sets, and r/c equipment -- among other things. Kids in the 1950s were avid builders and the hobby shop was where they would spend their Saturdays.
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Marshall Field's Department Store
A look at Marshall Field & Co. through the years.
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TV Commercials from the 40s
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A look back at the time when milk was delivered door to door by a milkman. Prior to refrigerators, milk was delivered daily to homes across America.
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A look back at the Brown Shoe Company and the classic Buster Brown and Mary Jane shoes.
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