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Parking lot for the Brown Derby, Broadway department store, and Al Levy’s Vine St, Hollywood, 1938
To me, this photo says “Night on the town in 1938” – a parking lot, a block south of the Hollywood and Vine corner where people could park for the Brown Derby, Broadway department store, and Al Levy’s (a popular … Continue reading
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Tagged Brown Derby, Hollywood, Hollywood and Vine, Night photo, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Stores and Shopping
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New Talent Review at the Mocambo nightclub on Sunset Blvd
During its long reign (1941 to 1959) as one of the Sunset Strip best nightclubs, the Mocambo saw a nightly parade of Hollywood who’s who come through its doors – both in the audience and on stage. At any other … Continue reading
Nighttime View of Slapsy Maxie’s, 5665 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1947
Yesterday I posted a photo of a movie-star mural at the Wilshire Bowl, a nightclub at 5665 Wilshire Boulevard. The Wilshire Bowl later became “The Louisiana,” and then in 1943 became Slapsy Maxie’s, named for fighter and sometime bit part … Continue reading
Movie-star mural at the Wilshire Bowl, 5665 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1941
This startling mural appeared on the wall of the Wilshire Bowl at 5665 Wilshire Blvd, which during a different lifetime was also known as Slapsy Maxie’s. In this mural we can see: Bob Hope, Joe E. Brown, Charles Winninger, Charles … Continue reading
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Tagged Color photo, Movie Studios, Nightclubs, Wilshire Blvd
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The various incarnations of 335 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
335 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, has seen a number of different incarnations. This is what I’ve been able to piece together: MAY 1930 – Eads Castle 1932 – Casa Brea 1935 – Three Little Pigs Cafe 1936 – … Continue reading
Spend New Year’s Eve December 31, 1960 at the Ambassador Hotel
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The Academy Awards ceremony in the Biltmore Bowl, downtown Los Angeles, March 4th, 1937
This is the 1937 equivalent of the Oscar Selfie! This is a group shot of the Academy Awards held on March 4th, 1937 Academy Awards in the Biltmore Bowl at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A. (the year “The Great … Continue reading
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Cocoanut Grove Nightclub and dance floor, Ambassador Hotel, Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
I’ve come across plenty of photos of the Cocoanut Grove nightclub at the Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard, but I think this is one of my favorites. You can really see the nightclub-y atmosphere of the place, with the sizeable … Continue reading
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Hollywood Nite Club Photos
Hollywood Nite Club Photos 6304 Riley Way Carthay Circle Theater Building Los Angeles 36, California Telephone: CR 1-3370, CR 1-7720, YOrk, 5293