Society for Commercial Archeology

Society for Commercial Archeology Our purpose is to recognize the unique historical significance of the 20th century commercial built e Promoting America's Roadside Heritage Since 1977

See you soon, LA! SCA’S 2026 Road Trip in Los Angeles,FROM GOOGIE TO GLAMOUR: LA’s Roadside Stars is one month away!
06/10/2026

See you soon, LA! SCA’S 2026 Road Trip in Los Angeles,
FROM GOOGIE TO GLAMOUR: LA’s Roadside Stars is one month away!

We’re starting off Summer with the SCA Road Notes arriving in member’s mailboxes. This season we celebrate the 100th Ann...
06/09/2026

We’re starting off Summer with the SCA Road Notes arriving in member’s mailboxes. This season we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66! 📬

This used to be a Long John Silvers.  Actually the high reader sign to the left is still there.  El Carbonaso Peruvian R...
06/09/2026

This used to be a Long John Silvers. Actually the high reader sign to the left is still there. El Carbonaso Peruvian Restaurant is located at 2185 Union Boulevard in Bethlehem, PA.

Tales of Survival
06/07/2026

Tales of Survival

Neon and preservation in the Big Easy!
06/05/2026

Neon and preservation in the Big Easy!

When we talk about preservation, we often talk about houses, neighborhoods, architectural styles and historic building materials. But some of New Orleans’ …

06/05/2026

Ted’s Frostop is safe from demolition under the current proposal.
RCR Claiborne Venture III LLC has withdrawn its appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s April 8 decision denying demolition of the beloved 1955 diner. The New Orleans City Council had been scheduled to consider the appeal on June 4.

This is a major step in the right direction, but Frostop’s long-term future remains uncertain. PRC will continue to monitor the site and advocate for a creative path forward that preserves the building, the business, the signage and the public memory attached to this rare piece of New Orleans’ midcentury roadside architecture.

Learn more https://prcno.org/frostop-will-not-be-demolished-but-its-future-remains-uncertain/

No joy no bliss
05/31/2026

No joy no bliss

Register for our next Zoom Event on June 17th!Come along for a virtual ride through eight states, from the Upper Peninsu...
05/29/2026

Register for our next Zoom Event on June 17th!

Come along for a virtual ride through eight states, from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the southern tip of Florida as author Christopher Clott takes you on a lively journey to see all that is along the road and nearby as it passes through a varied eight-state section of the United States.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Come along for a virtual ride through eight states, from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the southern tip of Florida as author Christopher Clott takes you on a lively journey to see all that is along the road and nearby as it passes through a varied eight-state section o...

Burgers and a chaw
05/24/2026

Burgers and a chaw

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