“Slim Davis”

The van reads (in part) – “Owned and operated by “Slim” Davis Junior.*7 Filbert Street, York PA.” The nickname is rarely used these days. It used to be common.

Filbert Street is mostly residential. It starts at #1409 and ends at #2398. Businesses include “Crazy Tomato Pizza” and “The West York Cafe.”

Bowes grew into a huge auto products company.

Borden’s Ice Cream at twenty seven cents a pint. There were lots of asses on those stools.

I’ll bet there’s a McDonald’s or a similar establishment at this site today.

The Atlantic Station where you could get washed and lubricated.

Before women wore pants at the driving range, photographic opportunities were  more frequent.

1951 Ford U1396, not the subject of the photo