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To Richard, My best friends father worked to the same railroad at the same time
On Picture This: Van De Kamps Coffee Shop and Drive-in, Atwater Village
MY mother, over time worked in the drive in and the original restaurant in the 50s. ,same parking lot. My…
On Picture This: Van De Kamps Coffee Shop and Drive-in, Atwater Village
Hey Tom! Great history of Lancaster's Lake. I glanced at this before, but just noticed you were the author! Very…
On Guest Post: Growing up in the Foothills, Sunland’s Lancaster Lake (part 1 of 4)
Helms Bakery, Arden dairy farms, and the Good Humor man selling orange push-ups. All memories of immediate post-war LA. I…
On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past
I own a fully restored 1936 Twin Coach Helms vehicle. We acquired it about 30 years ago, and have spent…
On Rolling L.A.’s Helms Bakeries Trucks Out of the Past
Hi Brad, I'm doing research on Burbank's pumpkin building for the Burbank Library, and would love to see your postcard.…
On Remembering Burbank’s Great Pumpkin Building
Thank you. Hope to visit today!
On “Wherefore Art Thou, Shakespeare Bridge?” In L.A., That’s Where
Las casas de madera son opciones de viviendas más ecológicas y económicas que las de ladrillo y hormigón tradicional. La…
On California Bungalows in the Mail: When Pacific Ready-Cut Homes Ruled the L.A. Burbs
Awesome memories. Are ANY of the original grounds still accessible? I’m in Northridge and would love to check it out.
On Guest Post: Growing up in the Foothills, Sunland’s Lancaster Lake (part 4 of 4)
That s the old Mobil Station owned by Mr Biasotti,my Aunt & Uncle knew Mr Biasotti, this building is right…
On Another Vintage Bit of Historic Route 66 in Monrovia
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