Architect Samuel B. Bird designed the 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival style El Patio Ballroom, which could house up to 10,000 patrons. The amusement center, located at 245 South Vermont Avenue was later known as the Rainbow Gardens and finally the Palomar. The building burned down on October 2, 1939. The exterior of the Palomar as seen from across the street. Hedge level lettering gives the name 'CHARLIE BARNET' as entertainment for those who come for dining and dancing.
Palomar (Restaurant : Los Angeles, Calif.) Restaurants--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)--California--Los Angeles Ballrooms--California--Los Angeles Architecture--California--Los Angeles--Spanish influences Streets--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Bird, Samuel B Vermont Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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