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"White Towers" Book by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour, First Edition

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White Towers by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 1979. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 189 pp. A photographic essay of the iconic designs for the White Tower Hamburger Restaurants. The chain was founded in 1926 by John E. Saxe and Thomas E. Saxe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It peaked in popularity during the 1950s when the company achieved 230 store locations. Initially they sold hamburgers for five cents.
  • Creator:
    Steven Izinour (Author),Paul Hirshorn (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Minor wear and toning on dust jacket.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AS-125-1st1stDibs: LU2605114646412

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