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Hollywood Canteen
1942 – 1945
The Hollywood Canteen operated at 1451 North Cahuenga Boulevard in the Los Angeles, California, neighborhood of Hollywood between October 3, 1942, and November 22, 1945, as a club offering food, dancing, and entertainment for enlisted men and women, who were usually on their way overseas during World War II. Even though the majority of visitors were US servicemen, the canteen was open to allied countries as well as women in all branches of service. Their tickets for admission were just their uniforms, and everything at the canteen was free of charge.
The canteen was co-founded by the actors Bette Davis and John Garfield.
Why it's on the map
They found an abandoned nightclub, formerly known as "The Red Barn" or "Rio Grande Hall".
When the home was razed in 1948, several news articles failed to distinguish between the two "Hollywood Canteens", which led to a persistent confusion between the two organizations.
The first fundraiser for the new canteen came the month prior to its opening, courtesy of the film premiere of The Talk of the Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Ronald Colman.
On Saturday, October 3, 1942, the Hollywood Canteen opened its doors. in a former livery stable at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Source: Wikipedia / Wikidata
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