I took this photo of the Ships Restaurant on Overland Blvd. in Los Angeles the week it closed. Don't be fooled by the vintage car, I took this picture sometime in the mid-1990's.
Ships was an example of Googie architecture, an ultra-futuristic style common in California in the 1950's and 1960's.
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I lived in San Diego but my friends and I would travel up to Los Angeles on an almost weekly basis in the late 70s to mid 80s, when a full tank of gas cost about $6.00.
One of our favorite spots was Ships on Overland. In fact, we were kind of regulars there. They had great food, great atmosphere and the waitresses were always friendly.
I loved reading their menu that talked about the qaulity of their ground beef, the special care they took in selecting the finest meet and produce for their patrons.
And I loved having a toaster at each table. Wow, fond memories.
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