This here was the pinacle of American exceptionalism. The lunch counter.
Woolworths or Walgreens or Kresgees.
An whole meal for less than $1. Real ice cream milk shakes. Penny candy that was a penny a piece.
Real homemade pies, chili, hot dogs, hamburgers. Nothing better.
I wrote the CEO of Walgreens about 20 years ago and suggested they bring them back.
He thought I was precious.
Now, they're going out of business.