Defunct Socks
Description: Wetson's was an American fast food hamburger chain that existed from 1959 to 1975. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. Wetson's was known for its signature burger, the "Big W", as well as 15-cent burgers, 10-cent fries, and the slogans "Look for the Orange Circles" and "Buy a bagful," phrases similar to the McDonald's slogan "Look for the Golden Arches" and White Castle's "Buy 'em by the sack". Wetson's also had two clown mascots in the style of McDonald's Ronald McDonald, named Wetty (female) and Sonny (male). The "Big W" was similar to today's McDonald's Big Mac. Wetsons also sold breakfast sandwiches.
Description: Introducing a hand-drawn recreation of the original **Gulas Restaurant & Piano Bar** design, inspired by a vintage matchbook cover from this iconic Birmingham, Alabama establishment. Gulas was a beloved local spot nestled in the heart of Five Points South, known for its unique fusion of fine dining and live piano music. This design captures the essence of its charm—where delicious American and Southern-inspired cuisine met the soothing melodies of jazz and classical tunes. Perfect for fans of Birmingham's rich dining history, this nostalgic piece celebrates a time when Gulas Restaurant & Piano Bar was a go-to destination for an unforgettable night out.
Description: Rockwell International was a major American manufacturing conglomerate in the latter half of the 20th century, involved in aircraft, the space industry, both defense-oriented and commercial electronics, light and heavy vehicle components in the automotive industry, printing presses, avionics, power tools, valves and meters, and industrial automation. Rockwell International's predecessor was founded in 1919 by Willard Rockwell. At its peak in the 1990s, Rockwell International was No. 27 on the Fortune 500 list, with assets of over $8 billion, sales of $27 billion and 115,000 employees.
Description: Who remembers the old Beef Steak Mining Company? It was located just inside the entrance to Penn-Can mall it was brilliantly decorated to make you feel like you were in the old west in a mining environment. The bar was fantastic as well with lots of wood and barrels that they used to keep the free appetizers on that they offered to their customers. if you ever dined there, I’m sure you visited their salad bar which had enormous shrimp (probably U-15 per lb), and it was all you could eat.
Description: In 1971, in Orlando, Florida, WKIS-FM was purchased by Shamrock Development Company. The new management installed an progressive rock format, switching the call sign to WDIZ. Over time, the station's playlist focused on the top selling albums and rock artists, as the station shifted to album-oriented rock.
