Photos, videos and docs of PopKulture, with the keywords: "CA"

Princess_inside

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:10:14 +0000

A cache of rare, old cigar boxes were salvaged when a building containing old courthouse records from Colusa, California suffered catastrophic damage.

Social_Smoke_cigars

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:03:40 +0000

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Climb in social status by smoking these offerings from a California cigar manufacturer.

PC_Oscars_bar_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:00:29 +0000

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‘“Oskie Steak” Home – Near Cal’s campus and its mascot Oskie the bear, Oscar’s “Oskie Steak” is a sizzling favorite with students, professors and the entire Eastbay. Equally as famous are the fashion-model dazzling waitresses who are knockouts in the beauty department and literally break the sound barrier with their jetstream service..”

“3285 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Proprieters – Souza Brothers – Miss Seeing you.”

PC_Bernsteins_Fish_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:23:51 +0000

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Note the three different dining areas at Bernstein's Fish Grotto, 123 Powell St., San Fransisco, California.

"Sea Food Specialists Since 1913"

Postmarked 1951

PC_Bill_Lees_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:06:06 +0000

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Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks, 18th & M Street, Bakersfield, California.

PC_Tick_Tock_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:55:58 +0000

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The attractive Tick Tock Tea Room, 1716 No. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, California.

"Home cooked food served in a 'Homey' atmosphere. A truly 'Different' place. Recommended by Duncan Hines in Adventures in Good Eating."

"Look for the Tick Tocks"

PC_Zebra_Room_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:00:17 +0000

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The Zebra Room at the Town House, Los Angeles, California.

"Favorite meeting place for Hollywood stars. Entertainment and music for dancing nightly."

Postcard circa 1938.

PC_Pottery_Shack_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:48:36 +0000

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The Pottery Shack in Laguna Beach, California looked like one of those roadside curiosities with endless possibilities.

PC_Airway_Diner_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:18:56 +0000

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“Boggs Bros. Diner – Canteen – Drive-In. On U.S. 101 – N. entrance to San Diego.”

“The ‘Diner’ is part of an actual train that operated between San Diego and Old Mexico years ago. Famous for Steaks – Chicken – Seafoods.”

MB_Hotel_Lodi_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:03:22 +0000

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Vintage matchbook cover for the Hotel Lodi in Lodi, California.

MB_Bohemia_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:18:21 +0000

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A provocative pose adorns this vintage matchbook cover for Vivian Laird's Bohemia, although I'm not sure her head could really bend like that!

MB_Als_Bar_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:18:21 +0000

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Vintage matchbook cover for the stylish Al's Cocktail Bar, 213 E. Center St., Anaheim, California.

PC_Jump_n_Jack

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:10:31 +0000

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A few thoughtful, modernist architectural design elements set this Torrance, California, motel apart from others of the same vintage.

Vintage postcard for Jack Rogers' Jump N' Jack Motor Hotel, 2880 Pacific Coast Highway (U.S. 101 Alt), Torrance, California.

"Heated Pool, 88 Individually Air Conditioned Rooms and Suites. Accommodations for Business Gatherings and Conventions. Centrally Located for Vacationers. Switchboard Service, Steak House, Cocktail Lounge, Coffee Shop, Beauty Shop. South Bay Area's Finest."

PC_Olde_Hoosier_Inn_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:10:31 +0000

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Even back then, as this vintage postcard attests, retro charm was the order of the day for Ye Olde Hoosier Inn in Stockton, California.

“Ye Olde Hoosier Inn is located on Highway 99, five minutes from downtown Stockton, California. Pure nostalgia, hitching posts… old fire signs… choice antiques. Hot home-made breads a specialty (no liquor). ‘Yankee Peddler Shoppe’ … charming American gifts.”

PC_Surf_Auto_Hotel_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:25:16 +0000

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Don't you love how some places avoided using the word "motel" at all costs? I guess some proprietors thought it had developed a seedier connotation while "hotel" maintained more a measure of status.

Vintage postcard for the Surf Auto Hotel in Santa Monica, California.

Circa 1941.

PC_Capri_Room

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:42:11 +0000

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Vintage postcard for the well-lit Sabella’s Fish Grotto and Capri Room on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California.

“Originated and founded by Antone Sabella, has been located on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Fransisco for four generations. The secret of the sea food preparation has been handed down from father to son.”

Nixons_Restaurant_menu

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:43:04 +0000

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Vintage menu for Nixon's Family Restaurant in Whittier, California.

Included are the daily specials from Monday, September 12, 1955.

Hofbrau_chef_CA

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:30:07 +0000

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This highly detailed chef still beams over his creation, but no longer for the Hof Brau Haus. The new owners have wisely left the classic topper intact.

Sacramento, California. 2008.

Sandman_Motel_NV

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:03:24 +0000

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Sandman Motel - Reno, Nevada. 2008.

Another view of this classic sign.

Sandman_Motel_NV2

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:03:24 +0000

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Sandman Motel - Reno, Nevada. 2008.

A true classic!!