Clifton's was a cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles. During the great depression, Clifton's had an open-door policy for everyone, no matter how destitute a person was. No one was turned away hungry. And for all those who think that people will take advantage and expect to be fed for free, no matter how much money they may have, those who could afford to pay almost always did. Eventually, Clifton's became a chain, and eventually, that chain failed. The downtown location is still up and going though no longer owned by the Clifton family. I haven't been there in years, so I'm not sure if this is right, but as I understand it, it's more of a hipster bar and hangout rather than a cafeteria for everyone.
Never mailed, the caption, "Clifton's Brookdale, Within these doors, a forest calls to you-A mountain land of redwood trees and sky-Offering woodland peace and beauty to The tired heart, the city-weary eyes.
So enter friend where brooklets run, Down rocky crevices, through fern and reed, Dine here and rest; and when your meal is done, May something more than food have met your need. -Esther Baldwin York."
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