Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor - The Coffee Pot in Bedford Pennsylvania
by Michael Mazaika
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Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor - The Coffee Pot in Bedford Pennsylvania
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Michael Mazaika
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One of the few remaining structures of this form of novelty architecture in the country, the Bedford Coffee Pot (or Koontz Coffee Pot, named after its creator, David Koontz) once served as a respite for travelers driving along the coast-to-coast Lincoln Highway as they traveled through Bedford, Pennsylvania, enabling them to refuel their automobiles, their stomachs, and their memories.
Originally built around 1927, the Coffee Pot fell into disrepair after many years of service. Now restored through private efforts and the help of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Park Corridor the structure is now located at the Bedford County Fairgrounds where visitors can still scratch that itch for nostalgia and simpler days. Image = Bedford Coffee Pot 100414-100514 546-550 E-P2 M C1 FT B-5 PSP.jpg.
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September 17th, 2016
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Comments (41)
Linda Howes
So cute, great shot too Michael! l/f
Michael Mazaika replied:
One of many roadside wonders along the Lincoln Highway. Glad you like this one, Linda. - Mike
Roe Swartz
What a terrific find! Love the creativity and the deep makes it extra special. L/F
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Roe. Itβs interesting to learn the stories behind these pieces of Americana. Glad you liked it. - Mike
Skip Willits
Great find and composition Michael.
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Skip. Another one of those iconic and fun pieces from our not too distant past. - Mike
Adrienne Wilson
WOW, so different. I'd love to see this. Wonderful clarity and colors.
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Adrienne. I hope you get the chance to wander along the Lincoln Highway some day as well. - Mike
Karen Slagle
What a cool find and image. I'm happy to hear that it has been restored, so many old buildings here are torn down in favor of anything new, such a shame...f/l
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Karen. The Lincoln Highway is something like the Route 66 of the east. More adventures to come celebrating the preservation of Americana. Glad you enjoyed this. - Mike
Mary The Barber
Love it!
Michael Mazaika replied:
Another one of those Lincoln Highway treasures. Glad you enjoyed this, Mary. - Mike
Tina M Powell
Michael what a find!! So creative and beautifully captured. L/F
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Tina. We all benefit from the folks who preserve the fun parts of our history too. - Mike
Alan L Graham
Great find Michael! Still not enough coffee for some mornings!! L&F
Michael Mazaika replied:
Glad you enjoyed this find, Alan. You can have my share of the Java although I do enjoy the aroma. - Mike
Carol Montoya
Very cool find and capture
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Carol; another one of the fun finds along the Lincoln Highway (my Route 66 in the east). - Mike
Aziza Del Rosario
I love it Michael , Such a Cool Architecture Art Shot !
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Aziza. There are many unusual pieces still to be found along the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), the nation's first paved coast-to-coast road. Glad you enjoyed it. I understand that at one time in its history it was a restaurant and you could get a cup of coffee. - Mike
Ally White
Amazing capture!
Michael Mazaika replied:
Just one of the many unique finds across our country to find, enjoy, and wonder about. Thanks, Ally. - Mike
Greta Foose
I love this image so much because Chester, West Virginia has the "World's Largest Teapot" on display.
Michael Mazaika replied:
What a great pairing that would make. Thanks for the tip, Greta. Maybe on my next trip to Ohio looking for covered bridges. - Mike