"The garage - whether used for automobile storage, parking, repair, or sales - has been an American commonplace for so long that it is surprising how little attention it has drawn from scholars tracing the country's architectural and cultural heritage. In this compellingly written and profusely illustrated book, John Jakle and Keith Sculle - two of the nation's foremost experts on "Roadside America" - bring their analytical acumen and meticulous research skills to bear on the remarkably rich history of this overlooked feature of the U.S. landscape."--back cover.