page_title: Johnie's Broiler
hierarchical_section_title: Johnie's Broiler
caption_attribution_description: English: Nighttime shot of the Johnie's Broiler neon sign — in Downey, Southern California. 1950s Googie architecture, in 2002 before semi-demolition and restoration.
context_page_description: Johnie's Broiler, renamed in 2009 as Bob's Big Boy Broiler, is a restaurant located in Downey, California, that opened in 1958. From 2002 to 2006, the building and parking lot was used as a used car dealership. The building was largely demolished in January 2007. However, the restaurant was reconstructed in 2009 and has re-opened as part of the Bob's Big Boy chain, while retaining the original look and design of Johnie's. Due to the building's 1950s style, the restaurant has been featured in several movies and TV shows.
context_section_description: Johnie's Broiler, renamed in 2009 as Bob's Big Boy Broiler, is a restaurant located in Downey, California, that opened in 1958. From 2002 to 2006, the building and parking lot was used as a used car dealership. The building was largely demolished in January 2007. However, the restaurant was reconstructed in 2009 and has re-opened as part of the Bob's Big Boy chain, while retaining the original look and design of Johnie's. Due to the building's 1950s style, the restaurant has been featured in several movies and TV shows.
caption: The neon signage of Johnie's Broiler in 2002
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