Back int he halcyon days of roller skating, roller rinks would produce a label with an rink or roller skate theme and the name and
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KTLA Channel 5 Slides, Volume 2
Last week I posted a series of slides from KTLA-specific programs. This week it’s for slides advertising their syndicated shows. Without further ado… Popeye and
Chefs by the Dozen
Restaurants are often justifiably proud of their food and these twelve postcards showcase food and a chef standing near their creations. The Bakery Restaurant –
Pinafini – Los Angeles, California
Pinafini opened on April 15, 1985 at 8612 Beverly Blvd. on the ground floor of the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. Started by Walter Shui,
The Bonaventure Shopping Gallery Telephone Directory
Directory of Bonaventure Shopping Gallery in the Bonaventure Hotel ca. 1980.
Andre’s L’Omelette – Palo Alto, California
Andre Frelier and his brother Pierre owned and operated L’Omelette on El Camino Real Street in Palo Alto, California from 1932 to 1970. The original
Waving Hands Make Magic: The Music, Restaurants and Unique Career of Bud Averill
Sometimes I come across a piece of ephemera from my collection that sends me down countless wormholes and side stories that I seem to lose
Lost Restaurants of California – Tugboat Annie’s – Claremont, California
Tugboat Annie’s was located on Route 66 (930 E. Foothill Blvd.) in Claremont, California. A grand opening celebration was held for the ship-shaped seafood restaurant
The Smallest Bar in The World
“End of the Trail”, smallest cocktail lounge in the world; just a stool and a half. At Trees Motel, adjoining the famous Blue Ox Cafe,