In the 1940s, this was Slapsy Maxie's Restaurant. In 1952, it became a Van de Kamp's Coffee Shop and Bakery. To make way for a large commercial development, the structure was demolished in 1982. Exterior view of Van de Kamp's Coffee Shop and Bakery at 5665 Wilshire Boulevard in April 1969.
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