Martin Stern Jr. is credited as a pioneer of Googie style architecture; his first of that style was Ship's Coffee Shop. Three Ship's Coffee Shops operated in the Los Angeles area from 1956 until the 1990s. Site Name: Ship's Coffee Shop
Apartment building at 10401 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. It is an example of early architecture designed by Martin Stern Jr. and it was built in 1951. It still operates as an apartment building. Stamp on back of photo: "Richard Fish Photographer, PO Office Box 48541, Los Angeles, California, Member: American Society of Magazine Photographers." Handwritten on back of photo: "10401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles" Site Name: 10401 Wilshire Building Address: 10401 Wilshire Blvd
Photograph of a conceptual sketch of McDaniel's Supermarket. It still operates today as a Ralph's Supermarket. Site Name: McDaniel's Supermarket Address: 6657 N Laurel Canyon, North Hollywood, CA
Artist's conception of an unbuilt expansion for the Sheraton West, now the SheratonTown House Hotel in Los Angeles. Site Name: Sheraton West Hotel (Los Angeles) Address: 2701 Wilshire Blvd
Artist's concept of the Flamingo Hilton after extensive changes to the facade and the addition of a tower. Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Artist's concept of the Las Vegas Hilton expansion which was later renamed as International Hotel. Site Name: International Hotel Address: 3000 Paradise Road
Workers assemble the vertical neon sign in front of the Las Vegas Club while people pass underneath. Site Name: Las Vegas Club Address: 18 East Fremont Street
Framework for the Las Vegas Club Sign on Fremont Street. The back of the Pioneer Club sign is seen in the background. Site Name: Las Vegas Club Address: 18 East Fremont Street
Exterior of the Golden Gate Casino. Vertical sign for the Hotel Sal Sagev is still on the corner. The business began as Hotel Nevada, built circa 1907, which changed to Sal Sagev from 1931-1955. Site Name: Hotel Nevada Address: 1 Fremont Street