The Donut Hole facts for kids
The Donut Hole is a famous bakery in La Puente, California. It is also a well-known landmark. This building is a great example of programmatic architecture. This means the building's shape tells you what it sells! The Donut Hole looks like two giant donuts. Customers drive right through these donut shapes to place their orders. It is one of the most photographed donut shops in the United States.
A Sweet History
The first Donut Hole bakery opened in 1963. The specific Donut Hole in La Puente, California, is thought to have opened around 1968. Some records say it might have been built earlier, between 1947 and 1962.
The original Donut Hole chain of bakeries closed in 1979. However, the La Puente location was bought by the Lopez family that same year. They kept it running until 2003. Today, this La Puente Donut Hole is the only one left. The other locations were either changed a lot or torn down.
It is a local tradition for people who just got married to drive through the donuts. Some people believe this brings good luck. The building has been hit by cars a few times over the years. The most recent time was in 2004. A car that was out of control crashed through one of the donut shapes.
In Movies
The Donut Hole building has appeared in a few movies.
- It was shown in the movie Moving Violations.
- It also appeared in the opening scenes of the 1987 film Dragnet.
