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The building was the first in Los Angeles to have two elevators—one for the public and the other for members. The men's dining room, reading room, bar and lounge were on the top floor. On the floor below was the ladies' dining room. Exterior street view of the former five-story California Club clubhouse on Fifth Street and Hill Street. 1905 ...
The City Club (1984–1994), merged with the Miami Club to become the Miami City Club [103] The Miami City Club (1994–2011), insolvent [105] The Miami Club (1921–1994), merged with the City Club to become the Miami City Club [103] The Standard Club of Greater Miami (1961–1990), insolvent [103]
The club briefly reopened later that year as The Trocadero, in time to host the Hollywood premiere party for Gone with the Wind in December 1939. [5] But by May 1940, the new owners were out of business and the club's furnishings were auctioned off. [6] Wilkerson later launched Ciro's nightclub and
To ensure that its guests befitted the elegant surroundings, it was the first venue in Chicago to enact a strict dress code, coats and ties for men and gowns for women, with "floor men" to enforce appropriate dress and behavior. [1] The Trianon's size, opulence and success led to other ballrooms to be similarly named in identifying with the ...
The club has two founding dates set in stone at the entrance to its Downtown Los Angeles building — 1894 (when it was a political club) and 1895 (when it segued into a non-political social club and was chartered by State of California). The club bases its anniversaries on the June 8, 1895 date. [3] Membership in the club is by invitation only ...
The Met Gala theme is typically different from the dress code, but still related. Last year's dress code was "The Garden of Time," inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same title ...
British rockers Status Quo also referenced the venue in their 1978 song "Long Legged Linda" with the lines, "Well, if you're ever in Los Angeles and you've got time to spare / Take a stroll up Sunset Boulevard, you'll find the Whisky there." Loggins and Messina sang about the club in their tune "Whiskey", found on their 1972 album Loggins and ...
Dress codes are expected at weddings, but one couple’s very specific request has sparked debate on social media. It all began on Dec. 9, when a person on X took to the platform to express their ...