Title supplied by cataloger. Clifford Clinton, founder of the Clifton's chain, opened L.A.'s first cafeteria, The Cafeteria of the Golden Rule, at 618 S. Olive Street. In 1939, the cafeteria was transformed into the Pacific Seas and redecorated in a Polynesian motif with floral wallpaper, fake flowers and palm trees, baskets, and the Rain Hut. The restaurant closed in 1960 and was later razed. Pianist Julius K. Johnson, violinist Caroline Hermann, harpist Grace Curey, and string bass player Nathan Harrison, who make up the Clifton's String Ensemble, play inside the raised Aloha Entertainment Platform at Clifton's "Pacific Seas" Cafeteria. Diners surround the performance area.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 14 cm. Photographic prints
Clinton's Restaurants Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles Cafeterias--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California--Los Angeles String ensembles--California--Los Angeles Musicians--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles
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