Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cole’s P.E. Buffet
1908
— Pacific Electric Terminal Building —
One of the oldest continuously operated restaurants in Los Angeles. From this Pacific Electric building ran the world’s largest interurban railway system.
Declared Historic-Cultural Monument No. 104 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1972 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 104.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list.
Location. 34° 2.693′ N, 118° 14.972′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker is on 6th Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles CA 90014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Banks-Huntley Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palm Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grether & Grether Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spring Arts Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); M.J. Connell Building No. 4 (approx. 0.2 miles away); M.J. Connell Building No. 5 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Terminus of Route 66 (approx. ¼ mile away); Title Insurance Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Cole’s P.E. Buffet. This building once housed the Pacific Electric terminal, and was recently converted to apartments. The original City designation in 1972 was for the restaurant, but amended in 1989 to include the building. The historic saloon is known for French Dip sandwiches, and a hidden speakeasy in the back.
Additional keywords. Pacific Electric
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