Illustrated ‘Food Mart’ renderings, circa 1962

Vintage architectural renderings of storefronts by an anonymous artist. These were found in a photo album.

It’s amazing how many of these appear to be prototypes for stores that did exist. Wonder what the story is behind them (one agency created facades for many major chains)??

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Sir Julian Gould: Movin At Midnight

Found via Justin Panson

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