Clifford Clinton, founder of the Clifton's chain, opened L.A.'s first cafeteria, The Cafeteria of the Golden Rule, on Olive Street. In 1939, Cafeteria of the Golden Rule was transformed into the Pacific Seas and redecorated in the Polynesian motif shown here. The restaurant closed in 1960 and was later razed. Clifton's "Pacific Seas" Cafeteria, done up in Polynesian themes, with palm trees and waterfalls. The signs say "Visitors welcome" and "Pay what you wish." What appears to be a take-out counter is at left.
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