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On Saturday, August 19th at 7pm I will be giving a book launch and rollicking slide talk on my new “Greetings from Los Angeles” at Soap Plant-Wacko in Los Feliz. The book is a comprehensive, humorous history of Greater Los Angeles as told … Continue reading
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Introducing “Greetings from Los Angeles,” my latest pictorial history from publisher Gibbs Smith. Following the format of my other books, “Greetings” is a comprehensive, humorous, historical tour of Greater Los Angeles told through vintage images (postcards, photographs, brochures, matchbooks and other dazzling … Continue reading
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I’ve always been fascinated by the number of companies that moved buildings in the early decades of the 20th century. In Los Angeles at that time, street widening projects and new construction often necessitated the relocation of existing buildings. In … Continue reading
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I was surprised to learn that former Project Runway fashion designer Christian Siriano says that his new Resort 16 fashion line was inspired by my book “Palm Springs Holiday.” The Desert Sun took notice and published this article. How fun! … Continue reading
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Because of the renewed interest in Cuba travel, it made sense to completely revamp my Havana Before Castro website. It includes chapter summaries, a downloadable sample chapter, and cool Then & Now photos. Take a look! People are using … Continue reading
Richard N. Frank, son of original Lawry’s owner Lawrence Frank, died on Wednesday, May 20th in Pasadena. Los Angeles Magazine editor and historian Chris Nichols wrote this obituary. I wrote an extensive illustrated blog about Lawry’s 75th anniversary that is … Continue reading
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Nikki Kreuzer has done the heavy lifting in compiling this list of 100 classic Southern California restaurants with roots as early as 1905. This is a tremendous effort and one worthy of praise.
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Thrillist put together what they consider to be the most iconic restaurant in every state and the oldest restaurant in every state. Some of their selections are off the mark, but it’s interesting to see what they chose and why.
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The recent replacement of the Dal Rae’s historic neon with backlit plastic – aside from being extremely ugly – is tragic and terribly misguided. Most likely the owners felt that it was too expensive to continue maintaining the original neon. … Continue reading
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Wisconsin is famous for many things – Beer, schnitzels, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesen, cheese curds, the Green Bay Packers, the Dells, Friday fish frys, and supper clubs. Of these it’s Wisconsin’s supper clubs that make me long for a leisurely … Continue reading
GREETINGS FROM LAS VEGAS. More than 300 vintage photos and postcards tell the story of the fabulous desert oasis from its birth in 1905 through the swinging 60s and beyond. Experience early Fremont Street, Birth of the Strip, Glitter Gulch, the Rat Pack, Vegas After Dark, and so much more. $30 cover price
Palm Springs Paradise $30 cover price
Palm Springs Holiday $30 cover price
Peter Moruzzi's Mid-Century 
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