This 1954 Connie Mack Concession Stand Poster Is Wild
With inflation obviously a huge concern these days, and the news coming out today that we’re officially in a recession, let’s go back to 1954 and have a look at the economic situation in those days. Let this concessions poster from Connie Mack Stadium be your guide. It’s both interesting and entertaining (from a Philly standpoint) to scour the snack list. Seriously, what other city would specify what bakery a roll came from?!
Now obviously, it’d be foolish to simply think things were that much cheaper in 1954. You must adjust for inflation and the power of the dollar at the time, and according to this online inflation calculator, one dollar in 1954 resembles eleven dollars today. So buying a Coke and a “hamberger” for forty cents would be like getting it for $4.41.
Connie Mack Stadium sure had all their bases covered when it came to cigarette selection, and every conceivable option for ham & cheese sandwiches, not to mention a megaphone that came along with your popcorn! Have a look…
