Monday, May 24, 2010

Jolly Olde Los Alamitos

I love this undated postcard from the Rossmoor Inn, at 12311 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. It was located just north of Garden Grove Blvd. It's not every day I find an old postcard from either Rossmoor or Los Alamitos -- and this one is both,... sort of.
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The text on the back reads, "A charming Old English Hunt Club Atmosphere complete with stained glass windows, lush carpeting, rich upholstery, and authentic hunting shields. A truly beautiful dining room and cocktail lounge with a unique center stage on which appears the finest entertainment available seven nights a week. Max and Howard Schreiber personally extend a warm hospitality to all guests. in addition to Gourmet Dining every night, lunceon is served from 11 am to 2 pm daily."
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Am I the only one who sees this place and thinks that Eyvind Earle's art for Disney's Cinderella may have had some influence here?

3 comments:

  1. Great photo. I remember eating there. Did you have any info/photos on the old Green Brier Inn, in Garden Grove? Our wedding reception was there.

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  2. Nice!

    What was the street address? Is anything there now?

    I think you're right RE the 'Sleeping Beauty' look.

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  3. Doh! Guess I got so excited I missed the address as posted...

    Checked Google street view and it looks like there's a housing tract on the site now...oh well!

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