The story
A WWII veteran's tiny root beer stand outsold his steakhouse, inspiring 'Service with the Speed of Sound.'
Everything that was here
- 1953–1970
Top Hat Drive-In / Sonic Drive-InRestaurant
A WWII veteran's tiny root beer stand outsold his steakhouse, inspiring 'Service with the Speed of Sound.'
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Nearby history
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