World’s longest lunch counter, Woolworth’s, downtown Los Angeles, 1937

World’s longest lunch counter, Woolworth’s, downtown Los Angeles, 1937The world’s longest lunch counter was at Woolworth’s, 431 South Broadway, Los Angeles. This photograph was taken in 1937.

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8 responses to “World’s longest lunch counter, Woolworth’s, downtown Los Angeles, 1937”

  1. Jean Hunter says:

    Can you imagine ordering something that’s made clear down at the end of this counter?! You might still be waiting!

    Here’s a linen postcard (love them!) of this same shot:

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/zilf/220223186

    Thanks, Martin.

    Jean

  2. T Biss says:

    The old Red Car line stopped behind the Woolworth’s. You walked down some stairs, through the doors and you were right there at the counter.

  3. Fred Glienna says:

    How long was the lunch counter?

    What happened to the building?

    THANKS!

    • I don’t know the exact measurement, Fred, but I would guess “really, really, really long”!
      I’m not 100% sure, but I suspect the building is still there. If you go to this image, it looks like it could have been a Woolworth’s.

  4. Nora Lopez says:

    The building is still there. It’s now a Ross Store
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