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. Manager Fritz Walls and hostess Inga Frederickson (right) serve a group of diners at Clifton's "Pacific Seas" Cafeteria. Mrs. E. D. Bagby, wearing the lei, celebrates with: (standing, L-R) Jimmy Stewart, Paul Egeland, Mrs. Paul Egeland, and (seated, L-R) Dale Summers, Mrs. Dale Summers, E.D. Bagby, and Mrs. Leroy E. Schafer.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 14 cm. Photographic prints
Clinton's Restaurants Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Cafeterias--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California--Los Angeles--Employees Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles
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