Tail o' the Pup facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tail O' the Pup |
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A busy day at the Tail O' the Pup in 2005
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| Architectural style | Novelty architecture |
| Town or city | Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Completed | 1946 |
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| Architect | Milton J. Black |
The Tail O’ the Pup was a famous hot dog stand in Los Angeles, California. What made it special? It was actually shaped like a giant hot dog! Built in 1946, this small stand was a great example of "novelty architecture." This means buildings designed to look like the things they sell. It was one of the last places left from the mid-1900s that looked like its product.
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The Story of Tail O’ the Pup
The Tail O’ the Pup was designed by an architect named Milton Black. It first opened its doors in June 1946. The opening was a big event with famous people and bright searchlights.
New Owners and Challenges
In 1976, Eddie Blake bought the hot dog stand. He bought it from its previous owners, a famous dance team called Veloz and Yolanda.
The Tail O’ the Pup appeared in many movies, TV shows, and commercials. But in the mid-1980s, there were plans to tear it down. Many people were upset about this. Because of the public outcry, the stand was moved. It went a few blocks from its first spot on La Cienega Boulevard to San Vicente Boulevard.
Closing Down and Becoming a Landmark
The hot dog stand closed in December 2005. The building itself was moved to a warehouse in Torrance. This happened after a company bought the land where the Pup stood. They planned to build new apartments there.
In 2006, the City of Los Angeles officially called Tail O’ the Pup a cultural landmark. This means it is an important historical place.
Hopes for Reopening
In 2017, Eddie Blake's grandson, Jay Miller, and his wife Nicole inherited the stand. They tried to reopen it with a partner, but it didn't work out. So, they gave the building to the Valley Relics Museum.
Then, in 2018, a group called the 1933 Group bought the Tail O’ the Pup. They plan to make it look like it did originally. They also want to find a new place for it and open it again for everyone to enjoy.
