In the 1940’s, I was a kid growing up in New Orleans. There was a Krystal on Royal Street, just off Canal St. After going to a movie at the Orpheum or the Saenger, to the Krystal for several of them at seven cents each. Had to fight a mob to get in. Then on the S. Claiborne streetcar to go home - that also cost seven cents.
Memories of days gone by...
My mom grew up in Wichita in the 20’s, where the first WC was. But I think she was too poor to go even there.
I too have fond memories of the good ole days in South Alabama. I remember Krystal burger’s going for 5 cents in the mid fifties and getting into a movie theater cost you a bottle top from a Pepsi or a Co-cola. Only I remember trying to sneak my burgers into the theater, half the time I was caught, and had to eat them outside. The only condiment was a little mustard, to go with the pickle and onions. Man were they good!
Yes but today is 100 percent better. Remember you did not have Free Republic back then...lol.