In Search of Frank Bowers... - General Tiki

M msteeln Member Ka'a'awa, HI Joined: Mar 24, 2008 Posts: 296	M msteeln Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2011 11:09 AM As you know, the 1930's were an interesting period for Los Angeles. That's when a whole glamorous nightclub scene existed to service the free-spending Hollywood crowd. Think Coconut Grove, Trocadero, Mocambo, Ciro's, and the original Don's. I have to believe the Zamboanga was part of that scene. Another interesting part, long gone and virtually forgotten, is the once legendary groping groto of the golden era gang The Garden Of Allah http://laist.com/2009/04/18/laistory_the_garden_of_allah.php http://www.gardenofallah.com/GOA_original.asp I like the answer of a faded star as to why he continued visiting the old haunt, "it reminds me of Hollywood". Indeed, those were unique times.

As you know, the 1930's were an interesting period for Los Angeles. That's when a whole glamorous nightclub scene existed to service the free-spending Hollywood crowd. Think Coconut Grove, Trocadero, Mocambo, Ciro's, and the original Don's. I have to believe the Zamboanga was part of that scene.
Another interesting part, long gone and virtually forgotten, is the once legendary groping groto of the golden era gang The Garden Of Allah http://laist.com/2009/04/18/laistory_the_garden_of_allah.php

http://www.gardenofallah.com/GOA_original.asp

I like the answer of a faded star as to why he continued visiting the old haunt, "it reminds me of Hollywood".
Indeed, those were unique times.

Post #583323 by msteeln on Mon, Apr 4, 2011 11:09 AM