Post #329711 by VampiressRN on Sun, Sep 2, 2007 12:56 PM

I never made it to the original Trader Vic's in Hollywood, but I certainly understood the preservation efforts of the TCers. They did what they could to try and bring the preservation of a historic landmark to the attention of TPTB, but unfortunately progress and the holy grail (money) won out.

Sad now to hear that the Mai Kai (where I have also not been) might be suffering from the same march against time.

Quote from Pablus..."Now some perhaps grave news. I don't know what I'd do if I were in the same situation but here goes. Seems that the place has been zoned for a 10 story building. Taxes go up even if you didn't do anything. Also, there is a developer in the area who wants to make that block into a city within a city kind of thing with apartments and shops and all of that. Now, what would you do if someone came along and offered you a bazillion bucks for your prime piece of real estate?"

Definitely see the writing on the wall here too. :( You can't blame the owner of these fabulous tiki treasures, I would be hard-pressed to turn down a multi-figured offer. Only hope if progress sweeps over the Mai Kai, that all the decorum can be auctioned off to tikiphiles that truly appreciate every item within. Let the picture taking begin!!! Once again, I will have to appreciate the famous lounge through pictures. Someone get me a drink menu please. :D