A Miniature Hamburger Stand at San Francisco's Musee Mechanique

Posted by Adam Kuban, June 6, 2006 at 2:11 PM

The Musee Mechanique sits on Fisherman's Wharf these days, moved from its one-time home at The Cliff House. While the setting is no longer as spectacular, the mechanical wonders inside are amazing.

From old zoetrope peep shows, to love-tester machines, to elaborate mechanical dioramas, the Musee Mechanique has one of the world's largest privately owned collections of early- to mid-twentieth century coin-op amusements.

But let's focus on this detail from a coin-op diorama of a fairground. This is "Harry's Hash House." Check out the grill. Along with hot dogs, you've got burgers. And what's the fat man eating? That's right: a burger. (And like a good dog, the lil' pup is salivating for it.)

OK. Gotta go. Taylor's Automatic calls.

Hasta la burgers,
Adam

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