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The stage at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in the Ambassador Hotel, Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
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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Herbert’s drive-in restaurant, corner Beverly & Fairfax, lit up at night
One of my favorite architectural features of Los Angeles during Hollywood’s golden era is the circular drive-in restaurant with a tall, central tower. One of the best examples of them was this one: Herbert’s, which stood on the southeast corner … Continue reading
Mike Lyman’s Flight Deck & Rocket Room, Los Angeles International Airport
Mike Lyman’s “Flight Deck” Restaurant at 5900 Avion Drive was the first restaurant at Los Angeles International Airport, on the second (and top) floor of the then main terminal building.
The Venetian Room at the Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard, 1956
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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Paris Inn Cafe & the Adam and Eve bar, 110 E. Market St, Los Angeles
According to H. P. Oliver: Guests who attended the Paris Inn ‘s grand opening on New Year’s Eve, 1924 were invited to “take a trip to Paris” by club owners Bert Rovere and Innocente Pedroli. The Paris Inn’s decor was … Continue reading
The various incarnations of 5665 Wilshire Blvd: the Wilshire Bowl – The Louisana – Slapsie Maxie’s – Van de Kamp’s coffee shop
The Wilshire Bowl nightclub at 5665 Wilshire Boulevard was helped made popular with film folk by popular bandleader Phil Harris. I’ve posted about this place before but this is a better photo of it. It went on to have quite … Continue reading
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Streetcar heading east along Hollywood Blvd, past the Pantages Theater
A streetcar heading into downtown L.A. rolls along Hollywood Boulevard, just east of the Hollywood & Vine corner, passing the Pantages Theater in — I’m guessing — sometime in the 1950s. On the right hand side of the picture, we … Continue reading
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Color night shot of Ciro’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip, circa 1950s
Ciro’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip. In color! The featured act was a singer called Dolores Hawkins who was around in the 1950s. She’s probably best remembered for singing with big band leader, Gene Krupa, who made his fair share … Continue reading
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Ephemera from The Tropics restaurant, 427 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills
In 1936, Harry “Sugie” Sugarman opened The Tropics restaurant at 427 North Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills. (In 1953 it became The Luau.) 1935 advertisement for The Tropics, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills:
McDonnell’s drive-in restaurants color night photo and menu
Back in the day, McDonnell’s was a sizeable chain of restaurants with about a dozen eat-in places, and almost as many drive-ins. I’m not 100% sure which one this is. Rare color photos like this automatic make the opening jingle … Continue reading