Summary for 115 BROADWAY / Parcel ID 600300-2095 / Inv # 0 |
| Historic Name: |
Dick's Drive-In |
Common Name: |
Dick's Drive-In |
| Style: |
Modern |
Neighborhood: |
Capitol Hill |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1955 |
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| Significance |
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This drive-in restaurant was built in 1955, when drive-ins were first becoming popular. Following World War II people relied more on automobiles for transportation, and businesses were increasingly designed to accommodate them. This was the first restaurant of a small local chain and was located in a popular area close to a technical school.
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| Appearance |
| This is a typical drive-in, without any indoor seating. It consists of a small rectangular building with a glass front. The roof is the main feature, extending well across the parking lot to shelter those in line. |
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Detail for 115 BROADWAY / Parcel ID 600300-2095 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
Yes - Hold |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Ceramic tile, Glass, Stucco |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Flat |
Roof Material(s): |
Unknown |
| Building Type: |
Commercial/Trade - Restaurant |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Balloon Frame/Platform Frame |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Commerce |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Storefront: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Photo collection for 115 BROADWAY / Parcel ID 600300-2095 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken Jul 11, 2010
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