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Huntington Park or South Gate, Ca.

Hoot Owl Cafe- A Trip Back in Time
The Hoot Owl Cafe was designed and built by my Grandfather in 1926.
The head rotated; the eyes made from Buick headlights, blinked;
the sign used elements of a theater marquee. My Grandmother ran
this cafe for over 50 years.
I only remember it being located in South Gate California
on Long Beach Blvd. off Firestone Blvd.
I know it was moved at least once from another location.
I have a malt glass and an ice cream scoop from this cafe.
It was torn down in 1979.

I did not take this photo. This cafe belonged to my
grandmother. If the photographer is known, please
let me know and I will give credit. full exif


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Greg Thompson 18-Sep-2016 16:58
I remember walking with my Dad the few blocks to this restaurant for their Roast Beef lunch. What a treat. I do remember the older woman who ran the restaurant.
Rob Moreland 13-Sep-2006 18:29
My memory is that this building was located on Long Beach Blvd. north of the Seville St. intersection. It was painted white, and I seem to remember that there was a small addition to the building that is not shown in this photo.

By the way, I remember the name Hattrup from my childhood - there was a Hattrup in my boy scout troop and perhaps at St. Helens grade school.
Dad. 10-Feb-2006 23:29
This photo was taken in 1927. The location was on Valley Blvd. in Rosemead, California A little less than one year later it was moved to South Gate, California. It was moved because of lack of customers. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. was opening a factory in South Gated at that time Wishing for a better location and more customers. It had to moved again in 1949 when the property was sold. A new location in South Gate, South of Firestone Blvd. Operated for over 50 years!