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The original Bob’s Big Boy restaurant at night, 900 E Colorado St, Glendale, California, circa 1940s
The Bob’s Big Boy restaurant chain started as a 10-stool burger stand at 900 E Colorado St, Glendale in 1936. It found success quickly and grew into full-service drive-in restaurant. This photo was taken in the 1940s when this glorious … Continue reading
McDonnell’s Drive-in restaurant on the northeast corner of Robertson and Wilshire Boulevards, Los Angeles, circa 1930s
In the 1930s, McDonnell’s had over 15 restaurants across Los Angeles, some of them dine-in and some of the drive-in. This one was on the northeast corner of Robertson and Wilshire Boulevards, and by the looks of it, was open … Continue reading
Looking across Vine Street to the Brown Derby restaurant, Hollywood, circa mid 1950
…sigh… Don’t you just love an eye-popping Kodachrome (which I only assume this is) photo? Especially when the photographer was standing on the west side of Vine Street, Hollywood looking at the Brown Derby restaurant over a brown 1953 Chevrolet. … Continue reading
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Tom Breneman’s restaurant, 1525 N. Vine St, Hollywood, circa mid 1940s
During the 1940s, one of the most popular radio shows was “Breakfast in Hollywood” hosted by Tom Breneman, who ran an eponymous restaurant at 1525 N. Vine St., Hollywood. The show ran from 1941 to 1948 on three different radio … Continue reading
CBS Radio Playhouse, home to Lux Radio Theatre, at 1615 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, 1941
In the heyday of radio, one of the more enduring shows was the Lux Radio Theatre, which featured one-hour versions of films, often starring the original actors. The show ran from 1934 to 1955, first in New York but in … Continue reading
Henry Dine mens wear, Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, Pig ‘N Whistle restaurant, Hollywood Blvd, 1944
In this photo we’re treated to a wide shot of three places along Hollywood Blvd east of Highland Ave: Henry Dine mens wear, Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, and the Pig ‘N Whistle restaurant. The theater and restaurant are still around, as … Continue reading
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Color postcard of the Vine Street Brown Derby at night, Vine St, Hollywood, circa 1940
While I’d prefer a Kodachrome photo of the Vine Street Brown Derby, I’ll happy take this color-tinted postcard if it gives us an idea of what it was like to go there for dinner at night. Parked out front is … Continue reading
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Looking west along the north side of Hollywood Blvd from Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, 1966
This westward view of Hollywood Blvd was taken from Cahuenga Blvd in 1966. We’re looking at the north side of the street where the Warner Hollywood Theatre had stood since 1928. Next to it is the Warner-owned radio station, KFWB. … Continue reading
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Brown Derby restaurant menu, February 1949
I was today years old when I realized that as a vegetarian, there’s not a whole lot at the Brown Derby for me to eat. But it’s the Brown Derby so I’m sure I can cobble together a meal to … Continue reading
Color film of the Brown Derby restaurant, 3377 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, circa 1940s
It’s not often that we get to see the original Brown Derby on Wilshire Blvd in color and on film, so this gif is rare and special. The streetlight on the right was called a Wilshire Special but I’m intrigued … Continue reading