Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Dive into the fantastic world of Googie architecture and roadside signs beyond the classic diners and coffee shops! We explore stunning examples in Las Vegas, Burbank, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more.
Following up on our video about Googie restaurants, this episode explores the broader impact of this mid-century modern style.
Join us as we travel to see:
The iconic Union 76 gas station in Beverly Hills.
The incredible signs of the Tucson Inn and New Jersey's "Doowop" style.
Historic Las Vegas hotels like The Sands.
The whimsical design of suburban shopping malls and their metal sculptures.
Exposed "Swiss cheese" steel beams and fantastic, atomic age rooflines.
We also take a close look at the famous LAX Theme Building and the spectacular Seattle Space Needle. Discover how Googie brought bright, cheery environments to places like bowling alleys (Wonder Bowl, Covina Bowl) and car washes, rehabilitating their reputations.
Learn about the architectural remnants hidden in plain sight and the opposition this modern style faced from the beginning. It's an up close and personal look at the history, technology, and social significance of these mid-century modern treasures!
See PART TWO, also, and all our other videos on Googie and mid-century collectibles!
Dive into the fantastic world of Googie architecture and roadside signs beyond the classic diners and coffee shops! We explore stunning examples in Las Vegas, Burbank, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more.
Following up on our video about Googie restaurants, this episode explores the broader impact of this mid-century modern style.
Join us as we travel to see:
The iconic Union 76 gas station in Beverly Hills.
The incredible signs of the Tucson Inn and New Jersey's "Doowop" style.
Historic Las Vegas hotels like The Sands.
The whimsical design of suburban shopping malls and their metal sculptures.
Exposed "Swiss cheese" steel beams and fantastic, atomic age rooflines.
We also take a close look at the famous LAX Theme Building and the spectacular Seattle Space Needle. Discover how Googie brought bright, cheery environments to places like bowling alleys (Wonder Bowl, Covina Bowl) and car washes, rehabilitating their reputations.
Learn about the architectural remnants hidden in plain sight and the opposition this modern style faced from the beginning. It's an up close and personal look at the history, technology, and social significance of these mid-century modern treasures!
See PART TWO, also, and all our other videos on Googie and mid-century collectibles!
