So Cyclone Kevin and a bunch of other LA history buffs did a great job stirring up support to save Harvey's / Johnnie's / Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey. It looks Norm's in LA is facing a similar fate as well, unless it finds a hero - and stat. The Norm's franchise was recently sold, and the new owner has applied for and received a permit to demolish the structure at 470 La Cienega Boulevard. Click the link for the story: https://www.laconservancy.org/issues/norms-la-cienega-coffee-shop If you're wanting to help, here's what you can do to help the LA Conservancy save this famous LA icon and googie architecture masterpiece: "Contact City Councilmember Paul Koretz (District 5) and ask him to support the Historic-Cultural Monument nomination for Norms La Cienega Coffee Shop! City Councilmember Paul Koretz 200 North Spring Street, Suite 440 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: 213-473-7005 Email: paul.koretz@lacity.org Please copy the Conservancy at mvavala@laconservancy.org so that we can track progress and support for Norm's La Cienega."
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