Image from a Matchbook
ca. 1992 |
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Fredericton,
New Brunswick
Trans Canada @ Princess
Margaret Bridge |
Fredericton built in
the exaggerated Mansard-style, was likely the last standardized
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge & Restaurant constructed by
Orangeroof Canada. It reportedly opened in the Summer of 1977. |
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Many non-Canadian companies
added a Maple Leaf to their logos in order to appeal to Canadian
patriotism. Other firms like 7-11, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut also
boldly added a Maple Leaf into their's. Furthermore by the time
Fredericton's Brochures were printed, French was required in
advertisements since Canada had become officially bilingual. |
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Brochures ca. 1977
& 1978 |
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The complex featured
a Howard Johnson's Coffee Shop and a separate but connected more
formal Howard Johnson's Restaurant. Apparently the informal Coffee
Shop served the role that the Dairy Bars normally held in the
Restaurants. Note the ice cream freezer filled with consumer
sized take-out cartons and note the display above the freezer
with the roof-logo glasses that I presume were for sale! |
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The Restaurant
featured upscale furnishings reminiscent of Red Coach Grills. |
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