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Johnie's No More
Off-Ramp with John Rabe Hero Image
(
Dan Carino
)
Jan 13, 2007
Johnie's No More
Residents and fans react with furor over the illegal razing of Johnie's Broiler, an iconic drive-in in Downey.
The photo Analisa Hungerford of The Friends of Johnie's is holding shows the drive-in c. 1958.
The photo Analisa Hungerford of The Friends of Johnie's is holding shows the drive-in c. 1958.
(
John Rabe, framed photo courtesy Mrs. Harvey "Minnie" Ortner
)

Residents and fans react with furor over the illegal razing of Johnie's Broiler, an iconic drive-in in Downey.

Residents and fans react with furor over the illegal razing of Johnie's Broiler, an iconic drive-in in Downey.