Petersen Automotive Museum: Part 2

A continuation of my photo set from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

Johnie's Coffee Shop Restaurant in L.A.

Located on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, California, Johnie's Coffee Shop is a former restaurant that's since become a popular filming location. The building is a classic example of Googie architecture, made popular in Southern California, and influenced by mid-century futurism and the space age. 


Johnie's Coffee Shop officially closed in 2000, but the building has survived because, not surprisingly, like so many spots in Los Angeles there was interest in using it as a backdrop in films and television. This coffee shop has appeared in music videos from Tom Petty's Swingin to Reba McEntire's Somebody. It has also appeared in movies like Volcano, The Big Lebowski, Reservoir Dogs, and Gone in 60 Seconds just to name a few.

Tom Petty - Swingin - filmed at Johnie's Coffee Shop.

Scene from The Big Lebowski filmed at Johnie's Coffee Shop.

Reba McEntire - Somebody - filmed at Johnie's Coffee Shop.

British Columbia Legislature in Victoria

Completed in 1897, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria, B.C. are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. This beautiful structure overlooks the Victoria harbour and is easily one of the most recognizable landmarks on Vancouver Island. From the impressive legislative chamber to the lights that adorn the exterior, this capital building is a highlight and just one of the numerous amazing places to explore within Victoria.
 

Statue of Queen Victoria.

War memorial in Victoria, B.C.