The classic American soda fountain was defined as much by its atmosphere as by what it served. Light, cool, and airy places furnished with marble-topped counters and tables, shining mirrors, and sparkling glass and chrome serving dishes, soda fountains...

Soda fountain is a term referring to the carbonated drink dispensers found in fast food restaurants and convenience stores in the United States, Canada, and other countries. These devices combine syrup (commonly dispensed from a Bag-In-Box), carbon...

In August 1951, Drug Topics published an artists impression of a drugstore. At the center of it all, surrounded by the "toiletree," cosmetic bar, baby department, and Rx refill station, stood the fountain where customers congregated. For nearly half a century, in feet, the...

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Every 10 years, we find more reasons to remember Jackie Robinson. In 1987, Dodgers general manager Al Campanis told Ted Koppel on Nightline that even 40 years after Robinson broke the color barrier, blacks still “may not have some of the necessities” to become sports...

The Truman Library turns 50 years old and as part of its golden anniversary celebration, it's hosting a "Treasures of the Presidents" exhibit, including over 200 artifacts on loan from other presidential libraries around the country.The exhibit, on view through Jan. 4, includes Bill Clinton's...