A Soda Fountain No More

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Title

A Soda Fountain No More

Subject

Humboldt County Food

Description

This article details the loss of The Varsity, which was a local soda fountain for 'as long as anyone can remember'.

Creator

Arcata Union

Publisher

Arcata Union, January 19, 1978

Date

Photo: 1930s
Article: 1978

Relation

Humboldt State University Special Collections
Humboldt County Collection
Homeboldt

Format

12.7cm x 25.4cm
Black and White Photograph
Image/jpeg

Language

English

Type

Newspaper article, Photograph

Identifier

Arcata.Union.Newspaper.1.19.1978

Coverage

Humboldt County
1978
1930

Alternative Title

Varsity Sweet Shop Closes in 1978

Abstract

This article details the ownership of the popular local hangout of 'Varsity', and its' closing in 1978. Ever since its construction in 1906 the space of The Varsity had been in constant operation as a candy and ice cream shop, even through the long line of owners.

Date Created

11/23/2015

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Black and white Newspaper Article Photograph

Physical Dimensions

12.7cm x 25.4cm

Files

ArcataUnion.1.19.78.jpg

Citation

Arcata Union, “A Soda Fountain No More,” Humboldt Hindsight is 2020, accessed May 12, 2024, https://homeboldt.omeka.net/items/show/50.

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