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Jun 24, 2013 · Starting in the 1970s, Downtown had a batch of shifting counterculture nightspots. Al’s Bar on Traction Avenue (it debuted in 1980) was a legendary music club, known for the bands on...
- Jon Regardie
Apr 5, 2017 · Though you may have never heard of it, the Rhythm Room nightclub operated for decades in the lower level of the Hotel Hayward at the corner of 6th and Spring streets downtown.
Mar 13, 2019 · Located between Hill and Main Streets and 1st and 9th Streets, this eclectic neighborhood showcases many of the things that originally put Los Angeles on the world stage, including lovely parks, ornate movie palaces and other architectural marvels.
- Big Dean’s Oceanfront Café (1902) Bars. Dive bars. Downtown Santa Monica. price 2 of 4. Predating the Santa Monica Pier itself, this now-kitschy sports bar has been a beachfront institution for over a century—in fact, it’s so old-school that they didn’t even get their first icebox until 1913.
- Alhambra Cocktail Lounge (1904) Bars. Dive bars. San Pedro. Officially designated as the region’s oldest bar in continual operation, Alhambra Cocktail Lounge first opened in San Pedro in 1904 and has existed in the current form since 1936.
- Golden Gopher (1905) Bars. Lounges. Downtown Financial District. price 2 of 4. Slinging drinks in Downtown L.A. since 1905—and in a building rumored to have once been owned by Teddy Roosevelt—this bar is so old that the liquor license it holds is of a type that no longer really exists in the city anymore, allowing for both normal bar sales and retail sales of full bottles to take away.
- The King Eddy Saloon (1906) Bars. Dive bars. Downtown Historic Core. King Eddy Saloon was already a throwback when Charles Bukowski was famously stationed by the bar, which opened its doors for the first time in 1906.
Dec 14, 2021 · Suburban shopping centers decentralized the nucleus of downtown shopping, with name department stores anchoring malls like the pioneering one in Lakewood, opened in 1951 — a from-scratch ...
- Patt Morrison
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- patt.morrison@latimes.com
May 23, 2023 · The 1970s were a transformative and pivotal decade for downtown Los Angeles, leaving an indelible mark on the city's identity and shaping its future trajectory. In this in-depth exploration, we delve into the dynamic history of downtown LA during this era, highlighting the key elements that defined its remarkable evolution.
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Just about every place in the area to get a drink is trendy with glowing lights and very expensive (but typically delicious) cocktails. But hidden in the concrete jungle are some genuine throwbacks – places that have seen the cities grow up and evolve. Here are the five oldest bars in the area.
