Beverly Grove in West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Tail o' the Pup

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 8, 2023

1. Tail o' the Pup Marker

Inscription.
The famous Tail o' the Pup hot dog stand debuted in Los Angeles in 1946. Originally located at La Cienega and Beverly Blvd.
Designed by architect Milton Black in 1939, this original building has been carefully preserved and fully restored to its former glory by the 1933 Group in 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 34° 5.333′ N, 118° 22.612′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Beverly Grove. Marker is on Santa Monica Boulevard just west of La Cienega Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Doors Workshop (a few steps from this marker); Schindler House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Whisky a Go-Go (approx. half a mile away); Wolff Residence (approx. half a mile away); The Ronda (approx. ¾ mile away); Colonial House (approx. ¾ mile away); The Andalusia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stahl House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hollywood.

Regarding Tail o' the Pup. In 2022 the famous hot dog stand was moved here

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and incorporated into a new restaurant at the historic site of The Doors Workshop (see nearby marker).
Identical plaques are in two locations — in the sidewalk, and on an exterior wall upstairs.

Tail o' the Pup and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 8, 2023

2. Tail o' the Pup and Marker

The markers are in the sidewalk.

Tail o' the Pup image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 8, 2023

3. Tail o' the Pup

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 8, 2023

4. Tail o' the Pup Marker

Identical markers located on a wall upstairs.

Tail o' the Pup - History Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 8, 2023

5. Tail o' the Pup - History Display

1983

6. Sigourney Weaver - 1983

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.