Americana

Americana is a collective term for artifacts related to the history, geography, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States of America. It is generally defined as any collection of materials and things concerning or characteristic of the United States or of the American people; in its broadest sense, Americana is representative or even stereotypical of American culture as a whole.
What is and is not considered Americana is heavily influenced by national identity, historical context, patriotism and nostalgia. The ethos or guiding beliefs or ideals which have come to characterize America, such as The American Dream, are central to the idea. American historian Hampton Sides wrote in Americana: Dispatches from the New Frontier:
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  • americana

    americana

    Vintage gas station memorabilia

  • mark twain artwork

    mark twain artwork

  • Swap Meet

    Swap Meet

    Swap Meet by johannesburg california.usa

  • wind mill

    wind mill

    wind mill at cajon summit on rout 66

  • Train Tracks

    Train Tracks

    Train tracks near Banning,California/USA

  • The Rowdy Rose

    The Rowdy Rose

    Banning,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[The Rowdy Rose Western Lifestyle Barn].

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  • old wood wall

    old wood wall

    Cole up of old wood wall

  • Wood wall

    Wood wall

    Close up of old wood wall

  • Old Wood Door

    Old Wood Door

    Close up of old wood door

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

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  • rout 66

    rout 66

    truck and flag on historic rout 66

  • wind mill

    wind mill

    wind mill at cajon summit on rout 66

  • gas station

    gas station

    Vintage gas station memorabilia

  • wind mill

    wind mill

    wind mill at cajon summit on rout 66

  • Bob's Big Boy

    Bob's Big Boy

    Calimesa,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[Bob's Big Boy Statue at a Bob's Big Boy Restaurant].

  • Old Barn

    Old Barn

    Oak Glen,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[Old Barn on Live Oak Canyon Rd].

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  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Old Wood Door

    Old Wood Door

    Close up of old wood door

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  • "eat"

    "eat"

    Old cafe sign with the word "eat" by pearsonville california.usa

  • rout 66

    rout 66

    historic rout 66 motel

  • rout 66

    rout 66

    truck and flag on historic rout 66

  • americana

    americana

    gas station signs

  • The Rowdy Rose

    The Rowdy Rose

    Banning,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[The Rowdy Rose Western Lifestyle Barn].

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  • Untitled photo
  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Old Wood Wall

    Old Wood Wall

    Close up of old wood wall

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • rout 66

    rout 66

    historic rout 66

  • "eat"

    "eat"

    Old cafe sign with the word "eat" by pearsonville california.usa

  • rout 66

    rout 66

    historic rout 66

  • americana

    americana

    Vintage gas station memorabilia

  • The Rowdy Rose

    The Rowdy Rose

    Banning,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[The Rowdy Rose Western Lifestyle Barn].

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Wooden Indian

    Wooden Indian

    Cole up of wooden Indian

  • old wood door

    old wood door

    Close up of old wood door

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Untitled photo
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  • americana

    americana

    Vintage gas station signs memorabilia

  • rout 66

    rout 66

    truck on historic rout 66

  • hand holding ribbins

    hand holding ribbins

  • Train Tracks nearThe Rowdy Rose

    Train Tracks nearThe Rowdy Rose

    Banning,California/USA-February 28th 2016:[Train tracks nearthe Rowdy Rose Western Lifestyle Barn].

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  • Untitled photo
  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Calico Ghost Town

    Calico Ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

  • Calico ghost Town

    Calico ghost Town

    Calico, California...a ghost town and San Bernardino County Park

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