Gil and Ethel’s

Gil and Ethel’s. . , Gil and Ethel Gomez operated their barber shop and beauty salon in this building from 1961 to 1996. Prior to their lease, an 88 Cent Store occupied the building. Sno White Dry Cleaner built the structure near the corner of Alameda Avenue and Federal Boulevard in 1948. The building was relocated here in 1998. , What architectural style is Gil and Ethel's? Style can be difficult to define. Sometimes an architect or builder uses elements of more than one style in the same structure. Defining styles is further complicated when the definition includes a time period. , The Art Deco style of architecture, jewelry, and industrial design, popular between 1920 and 1950, emphasizes vertical lines, with stylized geometric and natural design. These patterns appear in brick, terra cotta, and metal work. Roof lines are often crenellated. Its modern look and playful decorations made it very popular during the Great Depression. , Streamline Moderne emphasizes smooth horizontal lines often by using horizontal banding and curved walls. This style streamlines complex Art Deco designs, taking its inspiration from airplanes, and ships. Davies Diner, on Colfax Avenue, is an excellent example of this style.