The rise of the automobile in the 1920’s also gave rise to the roadside drive-in and diner. Thousands of stands, drive-ins, and diners that catered to motorists popped up all over the country, reaching its zenith in the 1950’s and continuing strong through the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The drive-in became a place to meet, to be seen, and to show-off your wheels.