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Schwab’s Pharmacy and its new neighbor Googies Coffee Shop still under construction, August 11,1949
We often see pictures of Schwab’s Pharmacy on Sunset Boulevard (around the corner from the Garden of Allah Hotel) but it’s rare that the photographer thought to pull back and show the Crescent Heights Market next door. This photo was … Continue reading
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Advertisement for Sardi’s restaurant, Hollywood Boulevard, circa mid-1930s
Sardi’s restaurant on 6315 Hollywood Blvd, near Vine Street opened in 1932 by the Montmartre’s Eddie Brandstatter. Until it was destroyed in a fire on November 2nd, 1936, it was one of the chic places to eat in Hollywood. I … Continue reading
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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
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
Vine Street facing north toward Hollywood Blvd corner, circa mid-1930s
I don’t know when this photo was taken, but I’m guessing 1940s. We’re on Vine Street here, looking north to the Hollywood Boulevard corner. On the right is the Brown Derby and past that the Taft Building, which held the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollywood, Hollywood and Vine, Hollywood Blvd, Hotels, Restaurants
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Melody Lane restaurant at the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Detroit Street, Los Angeles, circa early 1940s
I normally associate the Melody Lane restaurant with their prime location at the corner of Hollywood and Vine (1940 to 1955.) But then I came across this circa 1939 shot of a Melody Lane at the corner of Wilshire Blvd … Continue reading
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Dolores drive-in at Sepulveda Blvd and Washington Blvd, 1959.
Here in vivid color we have the Dolores drive-in at the corner of Sepulveda Blvd and Washington Blvd in 1959. The red rocket on the right actually belongs to the Oldsmobile dealer next door, but I’m sure it was a … Continue reading
Exterior view of Sardi’s Restaurant at 6313 Hollywood Blvd
Sardi’s Restaurant at 6313 Hollywood Blvd didn’t last too long. It opened in 1932 by Eddie Bandstatter, who ran Hollywood hot-spot, the Montmartre. For four brief years it was one of Hollywood’s most chic hang outs…until it was destroyed by … 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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Tagged Ambassador Hotel, Brown Derby, Los Angeles, Restaurants, Wilshire Blvd
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Simon’s Drive-In at night, Wilshire and Fairfax, 1942
Simon’s Drive-In stood at the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Fairfax Ave the May Co. department store, on the site where Johnnie’s diner now stands. This shot from 1942 shows us how eye-catching the place must have been at night.