Kau Kau Korner Drive In Restaurant - Old Chrome Postcard Territorial Hawaii WWII
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2783671 | Modified Item: No |
| Type: Printed (Lithograph) | Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) |
| City/Region: Hawaii |
HTF unmailed, early chrome postcard of famous Kau Kau Korner Restaurant. This postcard dates to 1940s. Kau Kau Korner was a popular hang out for military personnel and locals alike. The drive in was located at the intersection of Kalakaua and Kapi'olani Avenues.
The owner was Sig Sundstrom, a highly innovative entrepreneur. Sundstrom was a pioneer in early restaurant franchising. He was the first person who thought to house a pop up restaurant on the edge of shopping center parking... lots. We remember that he built a tiny fried chicken pop up place on the edge of a local shopping center parking lot by approaching the owners and creating a sub-lease. Sadly he died unexpectedly in the early 60s.
Published by Mike Roberts- note one of his earlier business logos.
We call this type of postcard "Old Chrome". Postcards from this era have a very distinctive look due to unique characteristics present at this stage of development of the litho-chrome publishing method. Coincidentally "Old Chrome" postcards from this era coincide with the few short years during WWII- before Statehood. A very nice moment in time to be knocking around in Hawaii. Minty Fine -Semi Antique
Size: aprox. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2”Shipping is first class mail with tracking. OK to combine. No Worries: Will refund any excess shipping charges for combined orders.PLEDGE: We take pride in what we sell, and carefully prepare each order for shipment. We use common sense when selecting and preparing the materials for shipment in order that your merchandise will arrive free of damage. We firmly believe that packaging should be simple to open.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: Please don't hesitate to bring areas of concern to our attention. If you are unhappy with a purchase, please let us know and we will assist in facilitating a smooth resolution or return process.
International Shipping: Yes.
The owner was Sig Sundstrom, a highly innovative entrepreneur. Sundstrom was a pioneer in early restaurant franchising. He was the first person who thought to house a pop up restaurant on the edge of shopping center parking... lots. We remember that he built a tiny fried chicken pop up place on the edge of a local shopping center parking lot by approaching the owners and creating a sub-lease. Sadly he died unexpectedly in the early 60s.
Published by Mike Roberts- note one of his earlier business logos.
We call this type of postcard "Old Chrome". Postcards from this era have a very distinctive look due to unique characteristics present at this stage of development of the litho-chrome publishing method. Coincidentally "Old Chrome" postcards from this era coincide with the few short years during WWII- before Statehood. A very nice moment in time to be knocking around in Hawaii. Minty Fine -Semi Antique
Size: aprox. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2”Shipping is first class mail with tracking. OK to combine. No Worries: Will refund any excess shipping charges for combined orders.PLEDGE: We take pride in what we sell, and carefully prepare each order for shipment. We use common sense when selecting and preparing the materials for shipment in order that your merchandise will arrive free of damage. We firmly believe that packaging should be simple to open.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: Please don't hesitate to bring areas of concern to our attention. If you are unhappy with a purchase, please let us know and we will assist in facilitating a smooth resolution or return process.
International Shipping: Yes.
