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Interior of Cocoanut Grove nightclub showing striped canopy

Posted on January 4, 2015 by

Of all the interior shots I’ve seen of the Cocoanut Grove nightclub at the Ambassador Hotel, I’ve never seen (or at least noticed) this section seated under a striped canopy. Notice the exotic light fixtures hanging from above – I’m … Continue reading →

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Matchbook and ashtray from the Cocoanut Grove nightclub at the Ambassador Hotel, Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Posted on December 20, 2014 by

How cute is this? The matchbooks at the Cocoanut Grove had little monkeys climbing the palm trees printed on them! (I wonder how many of these match books Gwendolyn gave out…?) Here is another version of the Cocoanut grove ashtray … Continue reading →

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The stage at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in the Ambassador Hotel, Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Posted on October 23, 2014 by

On Dave DeCaro’s ever-interesting blog, I found a photo of the Cocoanut Grove nightclub (at the Ambassador Hotel) that I’d never seen before: the stage. It looks like it’s quite large—larger than what I’ve been picturing—and perfect for when the … Continue reading →

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The Venetian Room at the Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard, 1956

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

At the Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard, the Cocoanut Grove got most of the attention. In fact, it wasn’t until I came across this photo that I even realized they had a venue called The Venetian Room. (I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Blvd, featuring Ozzie Nelson, 1936

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

The Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Blvd in 1936. At the time, its Cocoanut Grove nightclub was world famous and one of *the* places to perform. In the mid 1930s, Ozzie Nelson was enjoying the height of his popularity as a … Continue reading →

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Chapman Park Hotel & Bungalows, corner of Wilshire & Alexandria, 1938

Posted on September 21, 2014 by

In this photo we’re at the corner of Wilshire and Alexandria in 1938, looking at the Chapman Park Hotel & Bungalows, a Garden-of-Allah-like place that stood at 3401 Wilshire Boulevard (placing it opposite the Ambassador Hotel and the original Brown … Continue reading →

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Driving east along Wilshire Blvd at the corner of Ardmore Ave, 1929

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

If this were 1929, and you were driving eastward along Wilshire Blvd toward downtown, and passed through the intersection of Ardmore Ave, this would be your view. The Ambassador Hotel would be coming up on your right in a few … Continue reading →

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5th Academy Awards at the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel, March 4th, 1943.

Posted on April 26, 2014 by

This photo was taken at the 15th Academy Awards held in the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel on March 4th, 1943. This is the night “Mrs. Miniver” scooped the pool, winning for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Direction, … Continue reading →

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The Chapman Park Hotel & Bungalows, 3401 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Researching my novels has lead me to discovering all sorts of places. One of them was a hotel called the Chapman Park Hotel and Bungalows. I was surprised I hadn’t heard of it because it stood at 3401 Wilshire Blvd … Continue reading →

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Lounging at the Ambassador Lido Club swimming pool, Ambassador Hotel, Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1937

Posted on April 3, 2014 by

It looks like things are pretty relaxing around the Ambassador Lido Club swimming pool at the Ambassador Hotel (1937) But what’s got me puzzled is the sign on the building over on the left: “Feminine Conditioning”…? I assume they’re not … Continue reading →

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