Not here anymore. (San Francisco, Marina, Westwood: stores, dryer, business)

[ccm123]

Good to know, I had no idea Tower was still in Japan.

Originally Posted by goodheathen

I didn't mention Tower Records because the chain didn't go out of business. Even now there's still a store in Japan, and for a while it's had an online store.

[ccm123]

Yep, I fondly recall those TV commercials airing on Southern California TV channels. I think Worthington Ford was located in Long Beach.

Originally Posted by NW4me

Yes indeed... the announcer would say, "Here's Cal Worthington and his dog Spot!"
But Spot would actually be a lion, or some other big exotic animal.

[ccm123]

Yep!

Originally Posted by saibot

Go see Cal, go see Cal, go see Cal!

Great, now that song is in my head.

[ccm123]

Had great memories of Pacific Dining Car, the Downtown location.

They were open 24/7, but expensive during regular dining hours. Late at night, they served a “late night” menu with great food at much lower prices. I often ate there after studying or hanging out late at night. I was there eating with doctors and others who worked at overnight shifts, close by.

Sad this place closed down.

Originally Posted by 5pyg1a55

There was a Toys R Us and Circuit City off La Cienega in the same strip mall in Pico Robertson before the 'great recession'... they both went out quickly.
What about places gone since the pandemic?

Tower on Sunset (as a few mentioned). But also
Amoeba on Sunset!
Arclight.
Landmark on Pico is closing end of this month.
Stinking Rose on La Cienega.
Matteos on Westwood.
Pacific Dining Car.
Lots of other places :/

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by ccm123

Had great memories of Pacific Dining Car, the Downtown location.

Yes. What a loss. https://pacificdiningcar.com/since-1921/

[NW4me]

Mervyn's

K-Mart has almost vanished, though there might still be a store or two someplace.
They were a national chain, of course.

Going further back in time: Jeans West ("there's one near you, just look for the red, white and blue")

[dsb1067]

Fun thread!

I remember my mom taking us to Clifton's Cafeteria in West Covina.

I remember going to Crawford's Village at 5 points, El Monte. They had a little carnival with various rides.

[RMESMH]

Originally Posted by ccm123

Yes, “The Wherehouse.” (My recollection of names is not as good as it once was.)

I recall Egghead Software and also, “CompUSA” for computer accessories and software.

Somewhat confusing because there was a restaurant chain or group with the restaurants having the name The Warehouse.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

Originally Posted by CA4Now

And the '90s, Circuit City. I remember getting our first Sony Handycam there....state of the art back then.

And ToyRUs--who would have ever thought back then that that chain would disappear?

When I was a kid, the only thing better than a trip to Toys 'R Us was a trip to Disneyland.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

Originally Posted by ccm123

How about “Cal Worthington” and his TV commercials, for “Worthington Ford?” I guess he is deceased, but his dealerships live on.

His commercials were “off the wall.”

Go see Cal!