Date: 2014-06-05
The History of Howard Johnson’s (at Main Library)
7:00pm — The History of Howard Johnson’s: How A Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon *** Guest Speaker: Historian and author Anthony Sammarco *** This illustrated talk, based on Mr. Sammarco’s book, is an inspiring look into local history. Howard Johnson is popularly known as the father of the franchise industry and lived in Milton from 1939 until his death in 1972. Following World War II, his orange roofed empire of ice cream stands stretched from Maine to Florida and from coast to coast. Johnson revolutionized the restaurant industry in the United States with delicious foods and quality prices that brought appreciative customers back for more. *** Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. *** Refreshments. *** Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St., Framingham, MA
More Info: http://www.framinghamlibrary.org