“The Dugout” sandwich stand at 6157 E. Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, June 1930.

"The Dugout" sandwich stand at 6157 E. Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, June 1930.

“The Dugout” sandwich stand at 6157 E. Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, June 1930. This one was quite an eye catcher with the sandbags and the plane crashed into its roof, although it does make me wonder who much business it attracted. Maybe people figured “What are the chances of a second airplane crashing onto the roof when I’m in there?” But in case that didn’t work, they’ve posted a sign out front that reads: “The famous Dugout French dip sandwiches.” Yeah, but famous for what? Surviving…?

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  1. […] between Montebello and East Los Angeles (an oil can-shaped diner and crashed airplane called The Dugout vanished decades ago), the Tamale's twisted ends twitch tight against the newer buildings on […]

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