WEST COVINA - 1955
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| 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) |
Sears El Monte
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| Sears came to El Monte in or around 1958. It was located on Peck Road between Stewart and Sitka Street. |
The Christmas Store
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| 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
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| 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? |
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El Monte Legion Stadium.
Wrestling, L.A. Thunderbirds Rollerderby,
Art Laboe and all the other fabulous concerts. Photo from Bud Harn |
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.
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 1950's
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| 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. |
Humpty Dumpty Land, La Puente
Little Naomi enjoying a ride at Humpty Dumpty Land, Valley Blvd, 1970's
Time Waits For No One...
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| 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.
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