Tag Archives: Fotomat

“Ice Ice, Baby” Planning for freestanding ice kiosks/houses

Posted on December 21, 2021 by problogic

Traditionally, ice has been sold at stores via large ice chests or boxes situated just inside retail stores or along the front sidewalk near the building entrance/exit. These units were often rented from, maintained, and serviced by ice manufacturers such … Continue reading →

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The next land use/technology dinosaur will be…

Posted on November 13, 2015 by problogic

Certain technologies and their related land uses have come and gone throughout history. In the past fifty years, examples include phone booths/pay phones, the Fotomat, or automated stamp dispensers – all victims of technological advancements and consumer choice. Another technology/land … Continue reading →

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