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The second entrant is San Diego, California's famous Topsy's Diner on Washington St. From the classic 60's sign to the greasy food. Topsy's exuded "googie". Here are photos, courtesy of Mark Morrissey, of the Topsy marquee's last day. Its last day standing guard over its small piece of roadside america.

Topsys Diner
Photo courtesy Mark Morrissey

At the top left is the grand Topsy's marquee proudly displaying its "open 24 hours" welcome sign in better times. As shown below, Topsy's met its fate in late summer 1999 and is now relegated to roadside history books.
Alas, all good things must come to an end... and the Topsy's marquee is one of them. Here's the "bucket truck man" taking a swing over to this historic sign.

Below are more photo angles of Topsy's sad last day.

Topsys Diner with bucket truck
Photo courtesy Mark Morrissey

Perhaps the last true "googie" sign in the San Diego area is now history.

Topsys Diner
Photo courtesy Mark Morrissey

Topsy's Diner R.I.P.
? to September, 1999

** All photos courtesy Mark Morrissey **

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