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Vine Street Brown Derby in color, 1980s
Although I tend to focus on photos of LA and Hollywood from during the time my books are set (up to around 1960), I still wanted to post this one of the Vine Street Brown Derby. The Brown Derby restaurants … Continue reading
The original Brown Derby at 3427 Wilshire Boulevard
Not everyone is aware that the original Brown Derby on Wilshire had two locations. It originally stood at 3427 Wilshire between Mariposa & Alexandria. When the Chapman Park Hotel and Bungalows was built in 1936, the Brown Derby moved a … Continue reading
Corner of Hollywood and Vine, looking south, circa early 1950s
I doubt that I’ll ever tire of seeing photos of the Hollywood and Vine corner—especially ones in which we can see those old semaphore traffic lights and the Brown Derby sign in the background! I suspect this from circa early … Continue reading
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Looking north up Vine Street from Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, circa mid-1950s (Kodachrome)
Ah…I do enjoy finding a Kodachrome photo of LA! And for some reason, a high proportion of the ones I see are taken around the corner of Sunset and Vine. Looking north up Vine, we can see the ABC studios, … Continue reading
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Original Brown Derby restaurant, Wilshire Blvd, circa 1953
I always love coming across a photo of the original Brown Derby on Wilshire Blvd that I haven’t seen before—especially if it’s in color! My friend at the Petersen Automotive Museum tells me that the red car on the right … Continue reading
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Brown Derby restaurant/coffee shop, Wilshire Blvd, circa 1950s
We always see the original Brown Derby on Wilshire from the Alexandria Ave corner because the hat is so eye catching. But I thought I’d post this one because it shows us there was a whole other half to it. … Continue reading
Driving north on Vine St, Hollywood, 1939
If we were so inclined to take a drive up Vine Street, Hollywood, in 1939, this would have been our view. A lot offering to park your car for 15 cents, the Brown Derby, the Taft Building at the corner … Continue reading
Brown Derby restaurant, Vine Street, Hollywood
Of all the times I’ve looked at photographs of the Brown Derby restaurant on Vine Street in Hollywood, I don’t think I’ve ever noticed that driveway next to the Western Airlines office. I know some of the people who visit … Continue reading
Rear view of Brown Derby on Wilshire Blvd
I’d like to thank Marie Escamilla for this one. We’ve all seen photos of the first Brown Derby restaurant – “Eat in the Hat” – on Wilshire Blvd but I doubt if many of us have seen it from this … Continue reading
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The Bilicke Building, northeast corner of Wilshire Blvd and Gramercy Place, Los Angeles
A few days ago I posted a shot of Hollywood Boulevard, noting the distinct architecture of stores built back in the 1930s. I think this photo illustrates this point even better. This is the Bilicke Building, which opened in 1930, … Continue reading
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