The Betsy Ann, in the shape of a woman with a hat, long curls in her hair, a large hoop skirt, and holding a fan, is an ice cream and candy shop. Two ice cream cones flank the entrance, which is through her skirt. Signs on either side of her read: "We manufacture our own ice cream and candies", below that, another sign reading, "Betsy Ann fancy ice cream & candies", and "Good old Eastside. The perfect brew. We serve cold drinks of all kinds". In this photo, two 2-story homes, located at 5916-5920 South Vermont Avenue can be seen directly behind the ice cream parlor. A sign in the window of the residence on the right advertises the services of Alvina Pohl, Physician.This structure is very similar to the "Yost Sweet Shop", photo 00068625.
Betsy Ann Ice Cream (Los Angeles, Calif) Exoticism in architecture--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California Women--California Lost Architecture Vermont Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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