Wayne McAllister was the architect, who designed it in circular Streamline Moderne style, with neon trim, three-ring roof and advertising pylon. A daytime view of Simon's Drive-In Restaurant, located at 5171 Wilshire Boulevard, taken on December 13, 1939. Carhops are walking to cars, which have trays placed outside their windows. Above the "Simon's" sign is a vertical sign that reads "Sandwiches."
Simon's (Restaurant : Los Angeles, Calif.) Waitresses--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California--Hancock Park (Los Angeles) Drive-in restaurants--California--Hancock Park (Los Angeles) Lost architecture--California--Hancock Park (Los Angeles) Art deco (Architecture)--California--Hancock Park (Los Angeles) Works Progress Administration Collection photographs Wilshire Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hancock Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) McAllister, Wayne,1907-2000
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