Beverlee, Ohio 1960s

Beverlee's was a popular, mid-century car-hop chain of restaurants, famous for its ‘Big Bev’ double hamburger and ‘Jawbreaker’ milkshakes. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1951 by Jules and Nita Sokol, the business was named after the couple’s daughter Beverlee. The menu showed a cartoon of a cheerful little girl dressed as a carhop, in a Bev hat and striped uniform, carrying a tray of food and soda to waiting cars. ‘Travelers, families, salesmen, truckers etc visit our Beverlees daily,’ said a statement on the back of the menu by Jules Sokol, who was the president of the company. ’Constant supervision throughout our Bevs gives our customers the finest food, at the most economical prices. We feature cleanliness with fast service, welcome all segments… young and old, families or individuals. We offer a friendly atmosphere at all times.’ At its peak, the brand expanded to roughly 24 to 28 locations, primarily in central Ohio around Columbus and other small towns. Health and other matters forced the closure of the drive-ins in the late 60s. The Sokol family went on to open Tee Jaye's, a family-owned, family-operated, home-style cooking restaurant with eight locations in Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding area. Tee Jaye’s still flourish today. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson Ultrachrome HD archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing. Each order includes a print of the interior menu. All printed in USA.