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A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

A constantly changing trove of screen-used costumes, props, and designer wardrobe from Hollywood sets

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.