Boothbay Harbor Maine Bill Bailey Popcorn Stand Ice Cream 1927 Real Photo Postcard

Bill Bailey, advertising his famous Pop Korn, represents a common sight in early 20th-century American street commerce. Popcorn, popularized in the late 19th century with the advent of mobile steam-powered poppers, became a staple snack sold by independent vendors. The period from the 1910s through the 1930s saw a proliferation of such small businesses, often operating from carts or temporary stands, contributing to the vibrant street life of towns and cities.