Motels of Lincoln Avenue

In the 1950s, Lincoln Avenue was the gateway to Chicago from the north. At the edge of the city, new auto “mo-tels” with the most modern amenities catered to auto travellers.

Since then the little motels have fallen on hard times and many have been torn down.

Read the story of Lincoln Avenue and take a tour in 3-dimensional photos to see what is left of this classic stretch of roadside Americana.

Seven 3D photos of the classic motels along Lincoln Avenue, playable in any View-Master® viewer.

Includes 8-page booklet illustrated with map and photos.

All photos are genuine 3D images, taken with twinned digital cameras, or with a single camera and slide platform.

$10.00 + shipping. ISBN 978-0-9843438-0-5

Chicago is said to have about 1,800 independent hot dog stands, more than all franchised fast food chains combined.

Every neighborhood has its favorite local hangout, with a slightly different take on the classic Chicago hot dog, and its own unique look and style.

Read the story of Chicago’s hot dog in the enclosed booklet, and visit a few of the many interesting hot dog stands with this 3-dimensional photo tour.

Seven 3D photos of iconic hot dog stands, playable in any View-Master® viewer.

Includes 8-page illustrated booklet about the Chicago Hot Dog.

All photos are genuine 3D images, taken with twinned digital cameras, or with a single camera and slide platform.

$10.00 + shipping. ISBN 978-0-9843438-1-2

The most famous highway in America starts in the center of Chicago. For over 2,400 miles it winds west through little towns, plains, mountains and deserts, all the way to L.A., California.

The first few miles of the journey zigzag down busy streets of the city. Here and there are old roadside businesses dating from the picturesque days of auto tourism along the Mother Road.

Read the story of this historic travel route in the enclosed booklet, and see the sights along the way in three-dimensional photographs.

Seven 3D photos of sites along Route 66 in Chicagoland, playable in any View-Master® viewer.

Includes 8-page booklet illustrated with map and photos.

All photos are genuine 3D images, taken with twinned digital cameras, or with a single camera and slide platform.

$10.00 + shipping. ISBN 978-0-9843438-2-9

A gift box which includes the three Chicago View-Master reels listed above, as well as a View-Master viewer, in an attractive storage box.

$40.00 + 6.00 Priority Mail shipping.