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Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru

Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com) · August 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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A familiar sight in American culture is the drive-thru. Images of drive-thru establishments are available for viewing. These images include a drive-thru coffee and donut shop, as well as a Jack in the Box restaurant.

The photos were taken in Los Angeles in November 1970. com. The website features a collection of photos related to the drive-thru, including the mentioned establishments.

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Category: local · Published: August 14, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Aug 14, 2026
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Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru

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