Stan’s Drive-In at the southwest corner of Wilshire Blvd and Hoover St, Los Angeles, circa mid-1950s

Stan’s Drive-In at the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Hoover St, Los Angeles, circa mid-1950sStan’s was a popular chain of drive-in restaurants that at its peak had over a dozen locations around LA. This one was at 2902 Wilshire Blvd at the southwest corner of Hoover St. It didn’t have a date, but going by those cars parked out front, I’m guessing mid 1950s. Drive-ins with a central tower to attract attention were a fairly common sight around LA in the 30s through 50s as were my favorite part of this photo: Those three phone booths tucked away in the background. I’m half-expecting Superman to emerge and launch himself into the air.

Mike F. says: “Stan’s was owned by Stan Burke. Who also owned a chain of Googies coffee shops.”

This is how that corner looked in November 2023.

 

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7 responses to “Stan’s Drive-In at the southwest corner of Wilshire Blvd and Hoover St, Los Angeles, circa mid-1950s”

  1. Clint Thetford says:

    Good morning, This hamburger drive-in looks like the one used in the Movie A Star Is Born starring Judy Garland. What do you think?
    Clint

  2. William McNally says:

    great architecture (sic)

  3. Mary Hogg says:

    Hoping the sign that says ‘Artist Showcase’ is not referring to the gray boxes it is hanging on.

  4. John E Fisher says:

    Does anyone know if Stan’s took over the Carpenter’s chain from the 1920’s? The Stan’s script looks very 50’s, while the “Sandwiches” letter style looks like that of Carpenter’s.

    • Come to think of it, John, I think you’re right – that Carpenter’s sold a number of their locations to Stan’s. And I think they did the same with Simon’s, too.

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