Glide ‘Er Inn (1930)
The aviation-themed Glide ‘Er Inn opened in 1930 in Seal Beach along PCH near the Seal Beach airport. It looks like it made it into… Read More »Glide ‘Er Inn (1930)
food
Yes, of course I’ve heard of cow creamers
Photo by Valued Treasures.
No, I said DEERE o clock, but yes I’ll have one, too
Photo by Grasons.
How are they selling?
Photo by Venzor.
Antediluvian Planters (circus) Peanuts
Everyone knows circus peanuts are better stale, but has anyone dared to age them like fine wine for years? It could be the food of… Read More »Antediluvian Planters (circus) Peanuts
The Amazing, Wife-Saving, Electric Peel King
Pares! Peels! Slices! Shreds! Photo from a private sale.
Organic Lemonade – Cuties – Fresh Blueberries
There were quite a few of these psychedelic fruit label mash-up things here.Photo by Grasons.
McDonnell’s Drive-In (& Mt. Wilson)
Before McDonald’s, there was McDonnell’s in the 30’s and 40’s. This site has some great photos of a number of early LA drive-in chains, including… Read More »McDonnell’s Drive-In (& Mt. Wilson)
Mellos Popcorn
Still in business in Chicago, but it looks like they haven’t been in LA for quite some time.Photo by MMD.
Dick Zwart’s Poor Richard’s Restaurant and Toy Shop
All the kids wanted their birthday parties there, back in the day. The building is still a restaurant, now La Louisianne, not far from me.… Read More »Dick Zwart’s Poor Richard’s Restaurant and Toy Shop