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Remembering Eldon Davis, Architect of Googie Coffee Shops

Remembering Eldon Davis, Architect of Googie Coffee Shops

In 1947, along with Louis Armet, architect Eldon Davis formed the firm Armet & Davis. After years of designing some of Los Angeles' most iconic "Googie" style restaurants, the duo became known as the "Frank Lloyd Wright of '50s coffee shops." Davis died Friday at the age of 94. more ›

Is Bob's Big Boy the Comeback King?

Is Bob's Big Boy the Comeback King?

For a long time it seemed like Bob's Big Boy was going, going, and almost gone. But the end of an era has been halted, thanks to the new owner of the site of the old Johnie's Broiler in Downey, who is set to build a new Big Boy based on old designs. more ›

Armed Robbery at Norm's; Staff, Drunks Panic

Armed Robbery at Norm's; Staff, Drunks Panic

Just before 5 o'clock this morning, two gunmen, "described as white men wearing masks" held up the stalwart 24-hour eatery Norm's at 470 La Cienega Blvd. more ›

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