IRWINDALE RACEWAY HOME VIDEO - 1968

WEST COVINA - 1955

To keep the kids happy when out driving, Jack Fletcher, designer at 21st Century Home, has installed three miniature steering wheels and a plastic windshield in their car at West Covina, Calif., Jan. 4, 1955. In the car are: Joan Fletcher, left-front, Jack Fletcher, right-front and in the backseat are: Johnny, 21 mos., Janie, 3yrs. and Ricky, 21 mos. (AP Photo/Don Brinn)

La Puente Lanes


Sears El Monte

Sears came to El Monte in or around 1958. It was located on Peck Road between Stewart and Sitka Street.

Los Angeles Streetcars - 1950's

The Christmas Store

The Christmas Store on the north side of the Freeway on Garvey in West Covina.  There is no photo available, but all that's missing in the rendition above is a simple door in the middle. It was there in the 1950's and 1960's.

El Monte Legion Stadium

1957 Picture of Valley Teenager's from Art Laboe's Oldies but Goodies Album - from Legion Stadium in El Monte where teens from EVERYWHERE went here... see anybody you know? Maybe you?
El Monte Legion Stadium.
Wrestling, L.A. Thunderbirds Rollerderby, 
Art Laboe and all the other fabulous concerts. 
Photo from Bud Harn


Edgewood Drive In Theater, Baldwin Park, California



Let's go to Ernie's!

Collection of Eric Lynxwiler
From Ray Acha

Movie Page from the Tribune (November, 1972)

From Jim Harris

Those Great TV Dinners

MEMORIES of EL MONTE - The Penguins

Taco Bell, Francisquito Avenue, Baldwin Park, California 1968


Original IN N OUT Sign, Baldwin Park, California


FRANCISQUITO "IN N OUT" STORIES



                                                                                                                        In those early days, In-N-Out Burger also earned a following among Hollywood glitterati who happened to discover the stand with the red and white awning while traveling between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. During the 1950's, well-heeled and big name celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Lucille Ball and Liberace liked to frolic at the desert resort that became known as the "Playground of the Stars." Many had second homes in Palm Springs. On their way to the desert or back to the city, stopping at In-N-Out to grab a burger became part of their routine.

During their brief marriage, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were known to visit often on their way to the desert. Once Esther Snyder recalled the time when singer Dinah Shore and her husband, George Montgomery, a stuntman and actor in Westerns, dropped in on their little In-N-Out joint on Francisquito. "They were having car problems, so Dinah came over to the house to watch her own TV show, while the car was getting fixed." she said.

After a friend introduced Bob Hope to In-N-Out, the legendary comedian became a lifelong fan. "More than anything, my dad loved an In-N-Out Burger," his daughter Linda Hope recalled. "He called them 'in and outers', and he needed to have his fix several times a week. He always got a cheeseburger and fries.

editorial excerpt from IN-N-OUT BURGER by Stacy Perman. Painting above by Richard Bunkall and commissioned by Haenel family of In-N-Out Burger.

IN-N-OUT Covina, 1960


IN-N-OUT 1950's

Original location on Francisquito, Baldwin Park
This was the original first location that was only a mile
from my house. The Freeway wasn't even built yet
and that was built in 1956. 

Baldwin Park Ice Company, Baldwin park, California 1977

by Gary Cliser, 1977

La Puente farm between Valley and Gale, 1977

by Gary Cliser, 1977

Cross for Easter Services - La Puente 1952


Main Street, La Puente, California - 1959


La Puente Library, Main Street, 1966


The Donut Hole, La Puente, California


J&B's - Main Street, La Puente, California


Star Theater, La Puente, California


Humpty Dumpty Land, La Puente


Little Naomi enjoying a ride at Humpty Dumpty Land, Valley Blvd, 1970's

Vineland Drive In Theater, La Puente, California - 1975


El Monte Sign Company


Legion Stadium, El Monte, California 1965


Starlite Drive In Sign, S. El Monte, California - sign circa 1950's


El Monte Twin Theater, Valley Blvd, El Monte, California - 1980's


Bel Air Motel, El Monte, California 1958


Downtown El Monte, California 1960


Pontiac Dealer sign, Valley Blvd, El Monte, California


West Covina Electronics / The Broadway on the right - 1968

BY - PAT SEHMANN

Eastland Theater Grand Opening, West Covina, 1957


Time Waits For No One...

The Whipped Cream Lady who is the model on the memorable LP cover of the 1965 Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass "Whipped Cream and other Delights" is now 76. Delores Erickson wants to tell all you teen dreamers, "Enjoy the Memories."
LISTEN TO A SAMPLE

Southern California Home Movie -- 1960's

This was filmed in Topanga Canynon -- but some scenes remind me of South Hills, Hacienda Heights, Diamond Bar and the foothills of Glendora and San Dimas.  Great 1960's youth imagery and music.

SCOA DEPT STORE - West Covina, 1966


Thriftimart, Francisquito Avenue, West Covina, California 1959


Bob's Big Boy, Vincent Avenue, West Covina, california 1977


Home Video - Trippin' Around L.A. - 1958

Beautiful Mt. Baldy


Covina Bowl, Covina, California, 1956



Home for St. Onge Family in La Puente (1958)


13832 FAIRGROVE - Los Angeles Herald Examiner Photo



Cortez School, West Covina, California




Rancho La Puente