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Owl Rexall Drugs
Owl Rexall Drug store opened its headquarters and flagship store in 1947 at the corner of Beverly Blvd and La Cienega. President, Justin W. Dart, originally from Chicago, liked the climate in Southern...
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The History Of Ben Frank's on Sunset Strip
"Maybe if I pass my driving test I could get a gig drivin' that bus that pick the freaks up in front of Ben Frank's, right?-“Lyrics from “Help, I’m a Rock” Frank Zappa & the Mothers Of Invention...
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The Mann National In Westwood Village
I had to run an errand in Westwood recently and passed by this unfortunate corner. The loss of the Mann National Theatre in 2007 still hurts. I hadn't seen it since it was torn down for a vacant. Now I...
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8428 Sunset Strip
Fascinated by this photo located at 8428 Sunset Strip during the mid 60s. Notice how the building looks like a small castle. I believe this property was built as a home in 1929 and was owned by A. J....
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The Luau Beverly Hills
Back in the 1950s and 1960s, many of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles were located on "Restaurant Row" on La Cienega. Along Sunset Boulevard, fabled lights of the "Strip" showcased the many...
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The Aware In
The Aware Inn, located at 8828 Sunset Blvd, opened in 1957 by Jim & Elaine Baker. They were dedicated to providing meals using fruits, vegetables, and meats produced without pesticides, artificial...
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Things I’ve kept since the 1980s.
The following items I have kept since 1980s living in Los Angeles: gift boxes from Joseph Magnin, I Magnin & Robinson’s, store bags from Heaven, Fiorucci, Judy’s, & Contempo Casuals & Music...
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