Populuxe is the great American Jet Age architectural vernacular that emerged during the auto-centric postwar boom. Here I document a handful of remaining examples in the Canadian city named for the geologic wonder, Niagara Falls. Featured attractions are the Skylon Tower, Flying Saucer Restaurant, the Cadillac Motel, and more...
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Chilli & the Baracudas - Flying Saucer Rock'n'Roll
Berlin, DE
Philter Fox - Colorful Licks n Clicks
Regina SK CA
I get it, especially the Flying Saucer Restaurant. But, the Cadillac Motel looks like any other nondescript string-of-rooms-under-a-flat roof motel from the '50s and '60s that you see everywhere.
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