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Red Onion restaurant, Rolling Hills Estates, California

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CollectionCity of Rolling Hills Estates Photo CollectionDatecirca 1963ContributorCity of Rolling Hills EstatesDescriptionImage shows view looking northeast at the west facing facade of the Red Onion restaurant, located at 736 Bart Earle Way, from Silver Spur Road. Visible in the background at right is the California Federal building. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Pollack and Palmer and opened in August 1963. Serving authentic Sonoran style Mexican food, the Red Onion chain of restaurant has been owned and operated by generations of the Earle family. The first Red Onion location opened in Inglewood in 1949. At one time, restaurants were located in Torrance, Hawthorne and Irvine. The Rolling Hills Estates location is the only remaining location. The Red Onion is one of the longest running restaurants in Rolling Hills Estates.LanguageengPhoto Size9 x 11 inPhoto Formatphotographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000040246Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

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Geographic LocationRolling Hills Estates (Calif.)Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)SubjectRestaurants--California--Rolling Hills EstatesRed Onion Building (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.)Time Period1961-1970

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Red Onion restaurant, Rolling Hills Estates, California

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