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Title
Vern Theatre, Los Angeles, candy counter
Alternative Title
Vern Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Contributor
Lee, S. Charles, 1899-1990
Date Created and/or Issued
1939-41
1939/1941
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
S. Charles Lee Papers, 1919-1962
Rights Information
copyrighted
Copyright is owned by the UC Regents.
Description
Lee designed an unusual self-serve candy counter, which had a slot for customers to deposit 5c. Fluorescent lamps illuminate the plaster hood above the candy counter. The hood directs cool air from the air conditioning system over the candy, preventing chocolates from turning color.
Type
image
Identifier
0070806
ark:/21198/zz0027fmqc
Subject
Motion picture theaters
Landmarks
Source
S. Charles Lee Papers, 1919-1962

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