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August 3, 2008
Today's photo contributor is Tait Hilliard (TH).
Roadside Peek Southeast
 Burger Joints (TH)
Drive-in Theatres (TH)
Fast Food Joints (TH)
Ghost Signage (TH)
Grand Theatre (TH)
Neon Eateries (TH)
Other Roadside Motels (TH)
Other Roadside Signage (TH)
Petrol Pumps (TH)
Sit Down Eateries (TH)
July 31, 2008
Today's photo contributors are Richard Weiss (RW) and RoadsidePeek (RPK).
Roadside Peek Midwest
Ruins and Relics (RW)
Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Drive-in Theatres 2 and 3 (RPK)
July 27, 2008
Today's photo contributors are Richard Weiss (RW) and RoadsidePeek (RPK).
Roadside Peek Midwest
Ghost Signage (RW)
Historic Sites (RW)
Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Drive-in Theatres 1 and 2 (RPK)
Midway Drive-in Theatre (RPK)
Neon Motes 3 and 4 (RPK)
Roadside Motels 2 and 6 (RPK)
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LATEST INFO
July 27, 2008
Today's info contributor is RoadsidePeek (RPK).
Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Roadside Motels (RPK)
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LATEST NEWS
Coming Soon: Many more photo and info updates from across the country will be here very shortly. Don't forget to check out SPOTLIGHT FROM THE ROAD for various roadside features.
Seattle Denny's Demolished
07.21.08 Seattle, WA - Last month, the Denny's 60's era building at the intersection of NW Market St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard was demolished. In February, the Landmarks Preservation Board designated it a landmark, however the same board overturned its own decision in May. A mixed-use building will be built over the site. More information can be found at Seattlepi.com.
Johnie's Broiler Clean-up Effort Kicked-off
07.20.08 Downey, CA - Monday morning, July 7th, 2008, was the official kick off of the "clean-up" Johnie's Broiler. Here are photos from the event.
Many thanks to Adriene Biondo for notification
Bob's Big Boy Wilshire in L.A. Closes
07.14.08 Los Angeles, CA - Bob's Big Boy on Wilshire is scheduled to close for business. Its last day will be Sunday, June 22, 2008. (Update was received on June 18)
According to the July 3 edition of the Larchmont Chronicle, a BMW dealership from Beverly Hills will be moving to the Wilshire Blvd. site which is currently occupied by Bob's Big Boy and Ehler's Cadillac. Bob's and Ehler's will be demolished.
Many thanks to Chris Krause for notification
Another Southern California Bowling Alley Closes Down
05.25.08 Santa Fe Springs, CA - Premiere Lanes in Santa Fe Springs closed it doors for good on May 18th, 2008. The bowling center lost its land lease and will be torn down.
Many thanks to Lloyd Stone for update
Historic El Raton Theatre Reopens
05.25.08 Raton, NM - The El Raton Theatre in downtown Raton, NM has been purchased and is slated to be re-opened on May 23, 2008.
According to the April 22, 2008 edition of The Raton Range, new owners Kerry and Kristie Medina, Ted and Traci Kam, and Neil and Donna Emiro, became the new owners of the El Raton Theatre after the sale was completed in mid-April. The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2007.
Many thanks to Neil V. Emiro for update
Johnie's 50th Anniversary Celebration a Success
04.20.08 Downey, CA - From a first hand account, the 50th Anniversary Celebration was a success. The new owner of the coming Bob's Big Boy Jim Louder, Adriene Biondo Chair of the MODCOM, as well as many friendly folks from the Friends of Johnie's and locals joined in the celebration of both Johnie's 50th Anniversary and the recent good news that Bob's Big Boy has signed a long term lease. According to Bob's owner Jim Louder, every attempt will be made to keep as much of the huge landmark marquee intact while the change over to Bob's Big Boy signage is made.
See photos from the celebration here.
In addition, here's a link to yesterday's KPCC 89.3 Off Ramp broadcast. Adriene Biondo is interviewed announcing the news about Bob's rebuilding Johnie's. http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/
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