A Bit Of Sweden

Hey, I like a good smorgasbord.  A Bit of Sweden isn't there anymore.  It was at the corner of Sunset and Doheny on the Sunset Strip.  I wasn't able to find out when it went out of business, but I like the idea of Jim Morrison dropping in for some meatballs after playing  the Whiskey. 

So, information from the back, "Bit of Sweden  9051 Sunset Blvd.  HOLLYWOOD, CAL  Phone. BRadshaw 2-2800  The Unique Restaurant featuring the world's largest Smorgasbord, find foods and liqueurs."  "A Shini Color by Colourpicture, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A. 2143 So. Alsace Ave., L.A."  Colourpicture was in business from 1938-1969. 

I found the original black and white photo on line.   The colorist at the publisher removed a poll and a lot of cars. 

Interior Views of the Hotel Rosslyn

I have to confess, I wouldn't have purchased these two postcards if it hadn't been for the L.A. connection, as well as my own personal history with the Hotel Rosslyn.  Many years ago, I spent two strange nights as a guest, and if you want to read about what happened as well as a brief history of the place, click on Hotel Rosslyn in labels at the bottom of the post.

The second card is captioned, "1100 Rooms-800 Bathes-Popular Rates  Free auto bus meets all trains. Automobile entrance direct to the lobby.  Descriptive folder with rates sent upon request."