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Remember the nightclub in Swingers? The Derby? Well, by know you've probably heard that it's in danger. The Bad News: The land was sold and the new landowners want to demolish the Derby to put up luxury condos in its place.
This building which dates from 1928 was once owned by the great Cecil B. DeMille. It is one of the original Brown Derby restuarants and the last one still intact. It is even more famous as "the nightclub in Swingers." Clearly, the Swingers team put themselves and the Derby on the "map." Like its counterpart, the "Dresden Room" - the Derby is a cherished piece of Los Feliz. Everyone loves it. Bet you do too.
The Good News: Save the Derby Coalition is fighting to save the Derby before we lose yet another reminder of old Hollywood glamour to the developers' wrecking ball. Our Coalition includes the LA Conservancy, Hollywood Heritage and numerous neighborhood groups in the Los Feliz area plus thousands of concerned citizens.
Thank you and long live the Derby!
(For details and to view lots of great historic photos and info visit their website: www.savethederby.com)
JOIN OUR COALITION!
Write to us: savethederby@yahoo.com
The Save the Derby Coalition is growing rapidly. We have almost 1000 individual members and numerous organizations that support our efforts including:
The Derby Nightclub
The Los Angeles Conservancy
The Modern Committee (“ModCom”)
Hollywood Heritage
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles
The Lively Arts History Association
The Glendale Historical Society
The Franklin Hills Residents Association
The Los Feliz Estate Owners Association
Save what is unique and wonderful about Los Feliz.
Join our fight to Save the Derby! savethederby@yahoo.com
SIGN OUR ONLINE PETITION TO SAVE THE DERBY
The Derby or the Wrecking Ball? Save the Derby!
The Save the Derby Coalition wishes to preserve, as a whole, the existing structure located at
4500 Los Feliz Boulevard (corner of Hillhurst and Los Feliz). We believe it to be a unique and valuable asset to the Los Feliz community and the surrounding neighborhoods.
As the last original Brown Derby restaurant still intact, it is an historical, architectural, and cultural icon. It is also an active venue representing living Hollywood history. It contributes to the character, attractiveness, and livability of Los Feliz and the City of Los Angeles. It should not be demolished.
Want to get this message through, loud and clear, to the developer and our elected officials?
Sign our Petition!
Save the Derby Online Petition
http://www.ethical-business.com/?sect=detail&pet=2096
(if link does not work, please cut-and-paste url into your web browser )
ATTEND “DERBY” TOWN HALL MEETING – NOV 10TH AT 7PM
The Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council (“GGPNC”) is the certified neighborhood council for the Los Feliz area. To get information from the developer and hear the views of local residents, they are having a town hall meeting to discuss the Derby and what should happen:
When: Thursday Nov. 10th at 7pm
Where: Multi-purpose Bldg. - Our Mother of Good Counsel Church
2071 Dracena St. (in Los Feliz)
(multi-purpose bldg. is just east of church on Vermont & Ambrose)
The Neighborhood Council, will ultimately make a recommendation to the City about what should happen to our Derby.
This is a critical chance to speak your mind! Even if you don’t say a word, just having your body in the room says a lot.
The Brown Derby needs you. We will be there. Be there with us!
NEIGHBORS OBJECT TO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The Franklin Hills Residents Association Board of Directors voted on 10/4/05 to oppose plans to replace The Derby/Louise's with the large scale mixed use development currently proposed for 4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Feliz Estates Owners Association Board of Directors voted on 9/22/05 to oppose currently suggested development of The Derby/Louise's site at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We would love to hear from you: savethederby@yahoo.com
Thank you and long live the Derby!
Save the Derby Coalition
www.savethederby.com
Now New on "Save The Derby The Blog!" You can upload your video letting them know why they should save the derby!
To find out more go to http://www.thederby.blogspot.com
thanks!
also can be reached at savethederby@gmail
Please save this very special historical landmark, important to so many in Los Angeles and elsewhere.
Posted at: October 25, 2005 11:58 AMhere's my question for you Vince.
Are you going to be in Phoenix over Thanksgiving?
Because I have a gift that I want to give you.
Posted at: November 1, 2005 9:32 AMI live right across from the Derby. I see it out my window all day long. Despite liking its appearance and its history I have a bigger concern with its demolition. Traffic congestion here is very ,very serious! Los Feiz and Hillhurst is a deadly intersection.
I cannot count the number of wrecks and near-misses I have heard and witnessed since living here. Part of it is the gas station and their patrons' comings and goings. However the scary thought is how much more congestion and traffic disasters will inevitably occur if there is a huge shopping center placed on this corner.
Please don't let this happen to our neighborhood!