Photo from L.A. Conservancy archives Angel Food Donuts Sign This giant donut has tempted passing motorists for more than fifty years.
Photo by Flora Chou/L.A. Conservancy Brown Derby Dome An iconic example of the roadside vernacular architecture that was especially popular in California and designed to capture the attention of passing motorists, the flagship location of the Brown Derby was actually built in the shape of a hat.
Photo by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy. Chez Jay John ButlerThe nautical-themed steak house and bar with room for only about ten tables opened in 1959.
Photo by Marcello Vavala/L.A. Conservancy Chili Bowl (West Los Angeles) The 1935 Chili Bowl structure on Pico Boulevard is an exceptionally rare example of programmatic architecture in Los Angeles.
Photo by Jessica Hodgdon/L.A. Conservancy Clifton's R. B. YoungPlummer, Wurdeman, & BecketWelton BecketThis beloved downtown institution is restored and reimagined for new generations.
Photo by Jessica Hodgdon/L.A. Conservancy Fleetwood Center Lee OakesA strip mall renowned for its Cadillac facade has never been home to a Cadillac-related business, let alone a dealership.
Photo by Maxim Shapovalov. Formosa Café This ambitious rehabilitation project revives a glamorous Hollywood landmark to its original splendor and honors its cultural heritage and identity.
Photo by Michael Locke. Randy's Donuts Henry GoodwinRandy’s Donuts is one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks and represents the postwar optimism and whimsy of the city in a way few other places can.
Photo by Tim Street-Porter The Darkroom Edward J. BorgmeyerMarcus P. MillerOne of L.A.'s last remaining examples of programmatic architecture.
Photo from Tom Gardner Collection/Conservancy archives The Donut Hole John TindallEd McCreanyJesse HoodThis La Puente icon is one of SoCal's best examples of Programmatic architecture.