Howard Johnson’s
Restaurant & Motel Chain
1925- Present
Listen to the podcasts
This space is set aside for a contextualizing narrative. It is available to either a contributing educator or for a student to submit.
Add to the discussion
The many podcast segments bring up several ideas, but you’re welcome to add your own. Record your conversation and submit it here.
What does the start of the chain tell you about American car culture in the 1920s?
Why were early Howard Johnson’s designed and colored the way they were?
What’s the relationship between growing roadways and the building Howard Johnson’s restaurants in the 20s?
Gallery
Submit your photos of Howard Johnson’s signage and ads that you come across.