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Tail of the Pup
All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2003 - 2012.|
While not significant architecture in the eyes of some, this type of architectural kitsch was once quite common, but sadly, most is now gone. Tail of the Pup sat on the west side of San Vicente near the Beverly Center, 329 N. San Vicente Boulevard when these phots were taken. But this was its second location. Its third location was a stoage facility in Torrance. We are still waiting to know its fourth location. The hot dog shaped icon was designed in 1938 by Milton Black and constructed in 1945 at its original location at La Cienega and Beverly Boulevards, and opened in June 1946. Threatened with destruction in 1985, it re-opened in 1986 on San Vicente. This 17 foot long example of "programmatic" design was pronounced a City of Los Angeles cultural landmark. Pages of other similar architecture in this web site: Johnie's Coffee Shop Restaurant, Bob's Big Boy, Showboat (gone). |
 Open. Photo Date: 7-20-03. |
 It closes about 4:00 on Sundays. Photo Date: 12-16-01 |
 Photo Date: 1-15-05. |
 Photo Date: 1-15-05. |
Photo Date: 1-15-05.
| The Tail of the Pup has now closed at the San Vicente Location, leaving only the kitchen behind. The hot dog exterior is in storage, pending a move to an as yet undetermined location. |
 Photo Date: 3-19-06. |
 Photo Date: 3-19-06. |
 Photo Date: 3-19-06. |
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This web site started because of my love for Architecture and interest in History. This web site is for your benefit and I make no profit on it. I don't allow paid advertising. This site is supported primarily from my regular paycheck as a Set Designer and there haven' been many this year. I sell art at www.klimages.com. A non-tax deductable donation to help cover the cost of operating this web site may be made to Kesign Design Consulting through PayPal ... | ||
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