Wednesday\, Se
ptember 22nd. 7:00 PM. In 1933\, “Fortune” magazine suggested to the Ameri
can fashion industry that they could benefit from the showmanship demonstr
ated by the Hollywood designers in order to compete with the French coutur
iers. The Hollywood designer “Fortune” most praised was Adrian of M-G-M. I
t was a logical choice as Adrian’s design for Joan Crawford in the 1932 fi
lm “Letty Lynton” dominated the fashion industry for the next two years. J
oin us for Adrian\, American Designer\, Hollywood Original by Richard Matu
konis-Adkins.
\n
$10 Pr
esentation only – Members (Pay Below with small Paypal fee)* $15 Presentation only – Non Members (Pay Below
with small Paypal fee)* $55 Presentation and electronic book\, Member price<
/strong> (Pay Below with small Paypal fee) $60 Presentation and electronic book\, Non
-Member price (Pay Below with small Paypal fee) Purchase e-book or additional e-books separately \n*After your purchase you will be emailed the special presentation link
by 6pm the day before the presentation and by 12pm on the day of the pres
entation.
\n\n
The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society
\n
presents
\n
Adrian\,
American Designer\, Hollywood Original
\n
with author Richard Matukonis-Adkins
\n
Please j
oin us Wednesday\, September 22nd. 7:00 PM
\n
\n\n
\n
Despite offers to go into the retail business as early as 19
28\, Adrian did not enter the commercial fashion world until 1942\, after
leaving M-G-M\, but taking his fame with him. In 1944 he would win the pre
stigious Coty Award for fashion design. One of the reasons he did so was h
is innovative Trompe l’oiel painted imagery on fabric\, a tasteful solutio
n to the L-85 fabric restrictions of World War II. So proud of the award w
as Adrian that he added the line “American Designer” to all his advertisem
ents in the prestigious fashion magazines.
\n
By 1952\, he had achiev
ed all his dreams. He was famous\, successful\, married to a lovely woman\
, movie star Janet Gaynor\, father to a son\, Robin\, had traveled to Afri
ca\, and was working happily in fashion\, theatre\, and fine art. Unfortun
ately\, a weak heart demanded he give up his fashion business. His “retire
ment” however\, was hardly inactive.
\n
Attendance at a film festival
in Brazil in 1952 led the Adrians to build – by hand – a home outside the
new capital of Brasilia. They spent half their year in Brazil and half in
Los Angeles. Janet made a return to movies in 1957\, and Adrian designed
his first stage production since 1924\, a musical version of his film hit
“Grand Hotel”. Dual offers came to Janet and Adrian to continue theatrical
work\, her to star in “Midnight Sun” with Arthur Hill\, and for Adrian to
design for the musical which became “Camelot” and for which he was awarde
d a posthumous Tony Award\, shared with Tony Duquette\, who completed the
production after Adrian suddenly died three months into the assignment.
\n
The nostalgia boom began just a few years after Adrian’s passing\, b
ut the surviving pieces of his film work were soon commanding high prices
at auctions\, with the Judy Garland-worn ruby slippers becoming the most v
aluable of all movie artifacts. Also\, his couturier work began to be pres
ented in museum exhibitions all over the world. \nAccording to their
son\, Robin\, neither Janet nor Adrian dwelt in the past. He would probabl
y be a little surprised at the attention his work still receives\, but wou
ld nonetheless be pleased about it\, I’m sure.
\n
I have studied Adri
an and his work for the last two decades\, with the result being my book\,
“Adrian – American Designer\, Hollywood Original” and I am pleased to be
able to share new information with those familiar with his work and to int
roduce him to new audiences who know the designer\, but not as much about
the man.
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Sunday July 31st\, 1-5pm
. Please join us at the historical Gilmore Adobe on Sunday\, July 31st\, f
rom 1:00 to 5:00 for our Annual Meeting and barbecue. The Gilmore Adobe wa
s built in 1852 and is located in that mysterious space at The Grove hidde
n behind tall walls\, beautiful gardens\, and colorful peacocks. Wedged be
tween Maggiano’s\, the former home of Wood Ranch\, and Umami Burger the Gi
lmore Adobe is beautifully preserved and is one of the oldest homes in Los
Angeles. It has served the Gilmore family since Arthur Gilmore purchased
the house and surrounding 256 acres in 1880. Guests will have full access
to the charming museums and on the grounds of the adobe. We will have a gu
est speaker and food and wine will be served.
\n
SOLD OUT
\n\n\n\n
Members – $
55* Non-Members – $65*
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sunday\, July 31st 1:00pm to 5:00p
m
\n\n\n
Gilmore Adobe\, Charming museums and on the grounds\, Guest speaker
\n\n\n
6333 W. Third Street\, Los Angeles\, 90036<
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\n
Sunday\, September 11 at 10:00 the gates of Greystone Manor o
pen. Soon afterward at 10:30 Ghosts Of Greystone author\, Clete Keith will
take 20 Historical Society members on a special guided “ghost tour” of th
e Mansion. Clete Keith worked at Greystone for 20 years and his book is ba
sed on his experiences as well as his interviews with others. This is not
an architectural tour of Greystone. Those who come at 10:00 will experienc
e the beautiful gardens leading up to the house and will then meet in the
courtyard of the mansion.
\n
$25 Members Only
\n
SOLD OUT \nSunday\, Sept
ember 11th \n10am \n905 Loma Vista Drive. Beverly Hills
\n
Parking is in
the upper parking lot.
\n
Please wear comfortable shoes for there are a lot of steps
and no elevators involved with this tour.
\n
No food or drinks are allowed inside t
he Manor.
\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T123000
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Saturday\, November 5th
\, 2022 from 11:00 to 3:00\, Please join us for the continuation of the Wi
ndsor Square~Hancock Park Historical Society home tour. This annual event
was put on a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic and is now back. This
year’s home tour features a selection of century-old houses on one of Han
cock Park’s premier streets\, Rimpau Boulevard. Join us as these generous
homeowners open their seldomly seen houses for you. There will be food and
refreshments as well as a silent auction. Three of the homes were designe
d by renowned architect Gordon Kaufmann.
\n
\n
Member tickets are $65 (+ a small Paypal fee) Non-Members $75 (
+ a small Paypal fee)
\n
Food and Refreshments Silent Auction
\n
\n\n
\n
Saturday\, November 5th\, 20
22 from 11:00 to 3:00
\n\n\n\n
Location will be provided with the purchase of your
ticket
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Please mark your calendar
s to join your fellow members of the Historical Society for our annual hol
iday party on Sunday\, December 11th at 1:00. This year we will be enjoyin
g the festivities at the much-loved 100-year-old Tam O’Shanter in Atwater
Village. This was Walt Disney’s favorite place for lunch and the plaque on
table 31 is a testament to it. Roast beef\, Yorkshire pudding\, fresh sa
lmon\, roasted chicken\, Martinis and rum toddies\, etc.
\n
Sunday\, December 11th
at 1:00 \nTam O’Shanter \n2980 Los Feliz Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA
90039
\n
Festive all year long and esp
ecially this time of year.
\n
Members: $75 \nGuests: $85
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T170000
LOCATION:Tam O’Shanter @ 2980 Los Feliz Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90039
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*This event is SOLD OUT*
\n
You are cordially invited to attend \nTHE WINDSOR SQ
UARE HANCOCK PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY \nANNUAL TEA
\n
S
unday\, February 26th\, 2023 \n1pm
– 4pm \nWilshire Country Club \n301 North Rossmore
\n
Special Guest \nCouncilwoman Katy Y
oung Yaroslavsky
\n
Guest Speaker
\nPhotographer & Author Tom Zimmerman \nSpectacular Illumination: Neo
n Los Angeles 1925-1965
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T160000
LOCATION:Wilshire Country Club @ 301 North Rossmore\, Los Angeles\, CA 9000
4
SEQUENCE:0
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Come to a guided tour of a ver
y special place by museum owner Carrie Siegel.
\n
The Windsor Square Hanc
ock Park Historical Society
\n
Invites you to join fellow members on a short voyage
to Glendale to The Museum of Neon Art.
\n
Sunday\, April 16th at 1:00pm
\n
M
embers: $10 \nNon Members: $15 \nAdmission + Tom Ziimmerman’s bo
ok of historic L.A. neon Spectacular Illumination: $30
\n
Limit 30 People (
so get your tickets today)
\n
216 S. Brand Blvd.\, Glendale\, CA. 91204
\n
Convenient parking
at The Americana right across the street
\n
No host lunch following at either Shake
Shack or In and Out Burger following. Both a short walk from the museum.
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The Windsor Square Hancock Park Hist
orical Society
L
imited to 30 People \nComfortable shoes are suggested for walking
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:A Tree Walking Tour with The Urban Lumberjack
URL:https://windsorsquarehancockpark.com/event/a-tree-walking-tour-with-the
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Saturday June 3rd. Five Gardens withi
n \nWindsor Square and Fremont Place \nStarting at 355 S
. Windsor Boulevard
\n
Enjoy Six Gardens\, Plant Sales & Silent Auction\nRefreshments will be served
\n
M
embers: $45 \nNon-Members: $55
\n\n
The Windsor Square Hancock P
ark Historical Society \nPresents
\n
A Secret Garden Tour
\n
Saturday\, June 3rd 2023
\n1:00 to 5:00 PM
\n
TIC
KETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT 355 SO. WINDSOR BLVD.
\n
355 S. Windsor Boulevard is ground zero for A Secret Gar
den Tour. At this location will be the reception desk where guests and doc
ents will receive their wristbands. This is also where you can pay by cred
it card\, cash\, or check for admittance to the tour. This location also h
as a plant sale\, food and refreshments\, and a silent auction.
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At t
he young age of 22 actress Nancy Olson had the great fortune of being cast
in the ingenue role in a film starring William Holden\, Gloria Swanson an
d Erich Von Stroheim. That motion picture was the epic Sunset Boulevard. F
or this picture she was nominated for an Academy Award. The film Sunset Bo
ulevard has always been near and dear to the residents of Windsor Square a
nd Hancock Park since it was filmed in a mansion once located at the inter
section of Crenshaw and Wilshire Boulevard.
\n
Member Price $25
\nNon-members $45
\n
SUNDAY JUNE 4TH 2:00 \nHOLLYWOOD HERITAG
E 2100 N. HIGHLAND AVE
\n
Nancy Olson went on to star in many other
films including The Absent Minded Professor\, Pollyanna and Airport just t
o name a few. She has also appeared on Television and Broadway. An accompl
ished actress\, wife and mother Nancy Olson is also an author. In a joint
venture with Hollywood Heritage we will be listening to Ms. Olson about he
r life and career on Sunday\, June 4th at the Hollywood Heritage location\
, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Books will be on sale for Ms. Olson to sign.
\n
We are limited to just 35 people so get your tickets now.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230604T163000
LOCATION:HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE @ 2100 N. HIGHLAND AVE
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Windsor Square Hancoc
k Historical Society \nPresents
\n
2023 Annual Meeting and B
arbeque
\n
SOLD OUT! \nNO
MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE
\n
Members $65 \nNon-Members $80
\n
On the grounds of one of t
he best houses in Windsor Square \n501 S. Plymouth Blvd\, SW corner o
f 5th and Plymouth.
\n
Not only is the O’Melveny House a beautiful h
istoric Craftsman-style home it is also the cover photo of our website and
was moved in pieces from its original location at Wilshire Boulevard and
New Hampshire Avenue. It is now the home of our hosts\, Executive Committe
e member\, Brian Curran and his husband\, Kevin MacLellan.
Rosemary is an actress and the author of the popular books Holl
ywood: Then And Now\, Los Angeles: Then And Now\, and Los Angeles. Rosemar
y will be speaking to us on the history of the Women’s Club Of Hollywood o
f which she is the newly elected President.
\n
For new members\, the
Historical Society holds its Annual Meeting every year to give out our Lan
dmark Awards and install our new Executive Committee for the next year. We
also install our new class of Trustees and Advisors.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T170000
LOCATION:501 S. Plymouth Blvd. Los Angeles\, CA 90020
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:
Join architectural historian
Eleanor Schrader and realtor/architectural author Bret Parsons for a spec
tacular tour of the historic enclaves of greater Hancock Park. Our double-
decker bus will guide us down streets filled with beautiful homes as we re
veal secrets that illuminate this coveted neighborhood. We’ll regale you w
ith details about its historic revival styles\, extraordinary architects (
Elmer Grey\, Sumner Hunt\, Paul R. Williams\, Wallace Neff\, and others)\,
filming locations including “Sunset Boulevard\,” and anecdotes about the
lavish lifestyles of famous personalities who inhabited these estates.
\n
Members Tickets are $75
\n
Note that all tours require 48 hours’
cancellation notification for refund. You will be asked to sign a waiver
of liability.
\n
A portion of the proceeds benefit Windsor Square Han
cock Park Historical Society.
\n
Upper-deck seats provide a unique vi
ew of the homes on our tour.
\n
Additional details to be emailed a co
uple of days before the tour.
\n
Please\, no children\, babies\, or p
ets.
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For those of yo
u who have never been to The Magic Castle\, you are in for a treat. The Hi
storical Society will have its long overdue Halloween party at this legend
ary Los Angeles landmark on Thursday\, October 19th starting at 5:00. Door
s open at 5:00 for drinks and various activities. This is a no-host bar.
At 6:00 guests will enter the main dining where they will be treated to th
e Classic Magic Castle 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu\, and the option to choose
from a variety of delicious dishes. The price for dinner and the shows is
$175 per person.
\n\n
CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE GRILLED 6
oz FILET MIGNON garlic whipped potatoes\, grilled jumbo asparagus
\, and red wine sauce CITRUS ROSEMARY ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
strong> garlic whipped potatoes grilled jumbo asparagus\, and citrus beurr
e blanc PAN-SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON garlic whipped p
otatoes grilled jumbo asparagus\, and citrus beurre blanc BU
CATINI OGLIO E ALIO WITH FRESH TRUFFLES
\n\n\n\n
Please select your main co
urse and ticket from the drop down menu. (small Paypal processing fee adde
d)
\n
At 8:00 pm there is the Pa
lace Magic Show in the main theater
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Gue
sts can stay to enjoy more of the rest of the shows and the castle until c
losing which is 1:00 AM. Please keep in mind this is a no-host bar and no-
host parking. Parking is $25. and carpooling\, Uber\, and Lift are
encouraged.
The Magic Castle is a private magic nightc
lub of the Academy of Mag
ical Arts (AMA) which hosts nightly performances and it is considered
an honor by many magicians to perform there. It is located in Hollywood\,
California\, and opened its doors on January 2\, 1963. Only members and their guests are allowed entrance\, though
courtesy invitations can be obtained by magicians visiting from out of to
wn. During a typical evening\, there are numerous magic shows and histori
c displays\, as well as a full-service dining room and numerous bars. The
atmosphere is reminiscent of classic nightclub days\, and a dress code of
fancy party attire is enforced.
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LOCATION:The Magic Castle @ 7001 Franklin Avenue Los Angeles\, CA 90028
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Saturday.
November 4th12pm to 4pm
\n\n\n\n
The Wind
sor Square Hancock Park Historical society proudly presents our annual hom
e tour on Saturday\, November 4th from 12:00 to 4:00. This year for our ho
me tour we have scheduled an outing which has not been attempted since 197
6. Because of the stately homes in Hancock Park and Windsor Square there a
re a wealth of Consulate General homes. There are eleven in all but not al
l will be on this year’s home tour. As usual for the home tour there are a
handful of stately historic houses\, lunch and refreshments as well as a
silent auction. Prosecco will also be served. Day of sale ticket purchases
\, lunch and the silent auction will be held at 355 S. Windsor Blvd. Names
of the country consulates and addresses will be provided within the progr
am at this address when attendees receive their wrist bands. Security is t
ight on this tour so photography and video of any interiors of the consula
tes is strictly forbidden.
\n
If you have anything you would like to
donate to our silent auction tax receipts are available. The Historical So
ciety is a non-profit 501 c3. Proceeds go to the greening and improvement
of various spaces in and around our area. Most recently the Historical Soc
iety donated funds for the bistro lighting above the city parking lot on L
archmont Blvd.
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Day of event tickets\, lunch\, and silent auction w
ill be at 355 S. Windsor Blvd.
\n
Tickets for the Consulate Home Tour
are $65 for members and $85 for non-members.
\n\n\n
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Please join us for our annual Holiday Christmas Party at world-famous
Lawry’s Prime Rib this year. The original location was on Restaurant Row o
n La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills\, California\, and was opened in 1
938 by Lawrence L. “Lawry” Frank and Walter Van de Kamp. It now has restau
rants all over the world.
\n
Please bring a Toys For Tots gif
t. \n
\n
Member and guests:
$125 (with a small Paypal fee)
\n\n
Our Holiday dinner
will be in the Oval Room\, can hold up to 100 and includes:
\n
PLATED HORS D’OEUVRES \nPota
to Pancakes with Caviar & Creme Fraiche
\n
SALAD COURSE \nLawry’s Famous Original Spinning B
owl Salad \nCrisp romaine\, iceberg lettuce\, baby spinach\, shredded
beets\, chopped eggs\, croutons\, Lawry’s Vintage Dressing\, with sourdou
gh bread
\n
ENTREE SELECTIONS \nThe server will take orders for the choice of one at dinner<
br />\nRoasted Prime Ribs of Beef \n8 oz. Cut Carved to order\, serve
d with mashed potatoes\, Yorkshire pudding\,au jus\, whipped cream horsera
dish \nChoice of: \nCreamed Spinach \nCreamed Corn \nS
almon Rockefeller \nSkuna Bay salmon\, sautéed spinach\, scampi shrim
p \nCrispy Roasted Chicken \nHalf of a jidori bird\, wilted char
d \nVegetarian Entrée of the Day
\n
DESSERTS \nVanilla Ice with hot fudge ( no berries)
\n
Classic Dinner \nIncludes freshly brewed Lavazza Coffee or Harney & Sons Hot Tea
.
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SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTY LAWRY’S PRIME RIB
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Your Presence is Reques
ted \nTHE WINDSOR SQUARE HANCOCK PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY \nANNUA
L AFTERNOON TEA
\n
*SOLD OUT* \n
\n
The Historical
Society also accepts checks. Mail to WSHPHS 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #135 LA
\, CA. 90004
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Sunday\, January 21st\, 2024 \n1pm – 4pm \n \nAt the Historic \nWOMAN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD
\n
1749 N. La Brea Avenue
\n
Founded i
n 1905\, With its roots deep in Hollywood history\, the Club property is t
he site of the former Hollywood School for Girls (1908-1932)\, which is st
ill standing on the property. Jean Harlow\, Carole Lombard\, Douglas Fairb
anks Jr.\, Joel McCrae\, the daughters of Cecil B. DeMille\, David Selznic
k\, Louis B. Mayer and many other Golden Era legends attended. Oscar winni
ng costume designer Edith Head was a teacher. Actor Charles Laughton taugh
t Shakespeare here.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES WALKING TOUR OF CBS TEL
EVISION CITY\, FAIRFAX\, AND BEVERLY
\n
February 18\, 2024
\n
11am
\n
Join us for a tour of this historic studio
h2>\n
*SOLD OUT*
\nCome join us as we visit the iconic Television City building prior to t
he proposed $1.25 billion expansion. CBS moved to this historic property
located at Beverly Blvd. and Fairfax in 1950. We will have a chance to vis
it the stages where stars like Carol Burnett\, Bea Arthur in Maude\, Jean
Stapleton and Carroll O’Conner in All In The Family and many more were fil
med.\n\n
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\n
TOUR THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING \ndesigned by famed architect Julia Morgan
\n\n
In 19
04\, Morgan was the first woman to obtain an architecture license in Calif
ornia. Greatly impressed by her work on the reconstruction of the Fairmont
Hotel\, after the San Francisco earthquake of 1906\, Phoebe Hearst recommended Morgan for sever
al large construction projects\, including Asilomar. H
er son\, William Randolph Hearst\, was likewise greatly impressed
and\, after his mother’s death\, retained Morgan to design what would beco
me the biggest and most famous project of her career\, Hearst Castle.
\n
*SOLD OUT*
\n
Join us as
we take a tour of the iconic Herald Examiner Building \nnow housing
Arizona State University \n1111 S Broadway\, Los
Angeles\, CA 90015
\n
Friday Ma
rch 1st at 10:00am\, limited tickets \nMembers $25. Non-Members $45
h2>\n
Following the tour there wi
ll be a no-host lunch within walking distance at PINE & CRANE \n1120
S. Grand Ave.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T120000
LOCATION:HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING @ 1111 S Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA 9001
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SATURDAY MARCH 23RD 1:00
\n
Please joi
n us for an outing to this iconic example of Googie architecture lovingly
preserved in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. 6710 La Tijera Blvd\, Lo
s Angeles\, CA 90045
\n
Members $35. Guests: $35. Includes lunch. Bee
r\, wine\, and mixed drinks are no host.
\n\n\n\n
Pan
n’s is a coffee shop and restaurant known for its history\, role
in movies\, and distinctive architecture. The restaurant was opened by hus
band and wife George and Rena Poulos in 1958.[1][2] It
is also known for its neon sign\,[3]Googie architecture<
/a>\, and 1950s decor.[4] The building and its iconic neon si
gn were designed by architects Eldon Davis and
Helen Liu Fong of the
Armet & Davis architectural firm.[1] Pann’s remains one of the best preserved examples of Davi
s’ Googie designs\, according to the Los Ang
eles Times
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For more on Pa
nn’s go here. ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pann%27s
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T150000
LOCATION:Panns @ 6710 La Tijera Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90045
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