I don't remember seeing this 1928 picture of Nielsen's Super Service on NLA before. It stood at 3436 W First Street, on the corner of S Westmoreland.
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A closer view showing their special offers. I also like the "NOT BOOTLEG" sign.
Detail of picture above.
In the background, there's a familiar roof sign. Given the location, at first I was thinking of the Bimini Baths ...
Detail of picture above.
... until I remembered the Belmont Theatre on S Vermont.
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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
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The photographer obviously wrote down the address incorrectly, because the envelope says 3634 W First Street (which is how USC have it labeled). This close-up of the area around the cash register has the correct address over the door. Imagine trying to keep those white shirts clean in a service station!
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Speaking of the Bimini Baths, while I was looking for pictures, I found this 1952 auction card on eBay.
An article in the LA Times says it sold for $125,000, but sat empty until 1956 when it was torn down.
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