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Jogging the collective memory of Los Angeles through social media since 2009. Some people think LA has no history. They just don't know where to look.
Yes! And prepared with this Thrifty's ice cream scoop (image from Ralphs: www.ralphs.com/p/thrifty-ol...)
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yes! And prepared with this Thrifty's ice cream scoop (image from Ralphs: www.ralphs.com/p/thrifty-ol...)
Was inspired to share this thread when I saw that the Thrifty’s sign on my local Rite Aid had been taken down. 💔
Before & after:
Before & after:
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Was inspired to share this thread when I saw that the Thrifty’s sign on my local Rite Aid had been taken down. 💔
Before & after:
Before & after:
“Norman [Levin] had the idea to put tables next to the soda fountain and people would have lunch or dinner there. It didn’t make much money, but it was successful in bringing people into the store.” www.lamag.com/digestblog/t...
How Thrifty Ice Cream Became a SoCal Institution - LAmag
How about a sweet diversion on a stressful day?
www.lamag.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“Norman [Levin] had the idea to put tables next to the soda fountain and people would have lunch or dinner there. It didn’t make much money, but it was successful in bringing people into the store.” www.lamag.com/digestblog/t...
In addition to selling food, household items, toys, clothes & toiletries, Thrifty's also served 89-cent dinners at its Fountain Grill.
◼️ Thrifty's in #DTLA via @usclibraries.bsky.social: digitallibrary.usc.edu/Share/y3s1k1...
◼️ LA Daily News ad (1949):
◼️ Thrifty's in #DTLA via @usclibraries.bsky.social: digitallibrary.usc.edu/Share/y3s1k1...
◼️ LA Daily News ad (1949):
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In addition to selling food, household items, toys, clothes & toiletries, Thrifty's also served 89-cent dinners at its Fountain Grill.
◼️ Thrifty's in #DTLA via @usclibraries.bsky.social: digitallibrary.usc.edu/Share/y3s1k1...
◼️ LA Daily News ad (1949):
◼️ Thrifty's in #DTLA via @usclibraries.bsky.social: digitallibrary.usc.edu/Share/y3s1k1...
◼️ LA Daily News ad (1949):
The altar for Tiburcio Vasquez created by artist Álvaro D. Márquez, from “Recuerdos Ilustrados: #DíadelosMuertos 2025" at the #CaliforniaMuseum.
On Instagram, Álvaro D. Márquez & Luis-Genaro Garcia discussed this altar & #TiburcioVasquez -> www.instagram.com/reel/DQm-w5-... #MuseumSky
On Instagram, Álvaro D. Márquez & Luis-Genaro Garcia discussed this altar & #TiburcioVasquez -> www.instagram.com/reel/DQm-w5-... #MuseumSky
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The altar for Tiburcio Vasquez created by artist Álvaro D. Márquez, from “Recuerdos Ilustrados: #DíadelosMuertos 2025" at the #CaliforniaMuseum.
On Instagram, Álvaro D. Márquez & Luis-Genaro Garcia discussed this altar & #TiburcioVasquez -> www.instagram.com/reel/DQm-w5-... #MuseumSky
On Instagram, Álvaro D. Márquez & Luis-Genaro Garcia discussed this altar & #TiburcioVasquez -> www.instagram.com/reel/DQm-w5-... #MuseumSky
Fifteen years ago, Tom LaBonge, laobserved.bsky.social and Eric Lynxwiler helped @franklinavenue.bsky.social kick off the walk down #WilshireBlvd (had such a great time seeing all the history on this famous boulevard in 2010). #FlashbackFriday #WalkinginLA
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Fifteen years ago, Tom LaBonge, laobserved.bsky.social and Eric Lynxwiler helped @franklinavenue.bsky.social kick off the walk down #WilshireBlvd (had such a great time seeing all the history on this famous boulevard in 2010). #FlashbackFriday #WalkinginLA
Thur @ 6pm: LAPL's Christina Rice, Senior Librarian of the Photo Collection, will discuss “For Us, By Us: Shades of LA Photo Project” at the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library in #ExpositionPark. @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social: www.lapl.org/whats-on/eve...
For Us, By Us: Shades of LA Photo Project
It was a watershed moment for cultural preservation! In 1991, the Los Angeles Public Library launched the visionary Shades of L.A. project, a determined effort to finally bridge the glaring gap in cul...
www.lapl.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thur @ 6pm: LAPL's Christina Rice, Senior Librarian of the Photo Collection, will discuss “For Us, By Us: Shades of LA Photo Project” at the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library in #ExpositionPark. @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social: www.lapl.org/whats-on/eve...
Thank you so much!!! :)
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thank you so much!!! :)