

Harvey’s Broiler has been a landmark on Firestone Blvd. in Downey, California since it opened in 1958. Built by Harvey Ortner and his wife Minnie, the restaurant was designed by famed “Googie” style architect Paul B Clayton. Poeple soon came from all over the USA to experience Harvey’s. During it’s heyday, some 3,000 hot rodders and custom car enthusiasts would make the circuit from Grisinger's (now George's) drive-in, in Long Beach to Holly's (demolished after being featured in “Pulp Fiction”) in Hawthorne and on to the Wich Stand on Slauson and Overhill, ending in Downey at none other than the World Famous Harvey’s Broiler.

The Coalition’s goal is to buy back Harvey’s, restore it and re- open it in its 1958 condition for future generations to enjoy. If you would like to help, please join us on the Holy Ghost Cruise, buy a tee shirt or make a donation.
Thanks!
***UPDATE*** 2/25/2008***
BOB'S BIG BOY IN NEGOTIATIONS TO REBUILD THE BROILER!
News is spreading like wildfire since we received the official announcement from the City of Downey that Bob's Big Boy and the owner of Johnie's Broiler are working together to come to terms on rebuilding The Broiler!! As you know, The Broiler was illegally demolished last year. In order to make this fantastic dream of actually having The Broiler return as a 1950s style restaurant, we are asking for your support at a very important City Council meeting this coming Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
7:30pm Downey City Hall - 11111 Brookshire Avenue - Downey, CA 90241 (562) 904-7274
We're almost at the finish line, so please do everything you can to be there! It would be great if you can speak, but if you'd prefer not to don't worry about it -- coming to the meeting makes a powerful statement! Let's all support the Downey community who has worked for so many years to preserve this So Cal icon! If you can't make it, e-mail our councilmembers by 5pm, Mon., Feb. 25th: DOWNEY CITY EMAILS
Contact: Adriene Biondo, Chairman, Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee (818) 943-6621 or AdrieneBiondo@gmail.com
BRING YOUR CUSTOM OR HOT ROD AND MAKE THE SCENE TUEDAY NIGHT !!!!!!
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