Dimples – “America’s First Karaoke Bar”

Burbank is well-known for its historic landmarks and memorabilia. Earlier this year, the town said goodbye to both as Dimples, dubbed America's first karaoke bar, delivered its swan song. When Sal Ferraro went to a Hollywood party in 1982, he came across what they then called The Singing Machine. It was (supposedly) the first one
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Tiffany - Valley Relics Museum

A Brief History of Tiffany’s

As you walk through Valley Relics Museum, many items stand out. For a few theater buffs, the bright glow of seven particular letters stands out the most. Hard to miss but easy to enjoy, T-I-F-F-A-N-Y glows overhead as a fine reminder of another one of LA's lost treasures; the Tiffany Theater. The Tiffany Theater opened
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John Hertz, respected and famous businessman West Valley Property

William Morris ("Willie") Bioff (1900 – November 4, 1955) was an American organized crime figure who operated as a labor leader in the movie production business from the 1920s through the 1940s. During this time, Bioff extorted millions of dollars from movie studios with the threat of mass union work stoppages and was also a
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ALFRED H. PRINCE AND HIS FAMILY

Alfred H. Prince and his family

Did you know that the Valley Relics Museum holds hundreds of rare documents, photographs, ledgers and diaries from the early pioneers of the San Fernando Valley. Here's an example from the town of Lankershim. (North Hollywood)Alfred H. Prince and his family settled in 1893 in North Hollywood. Mr. Prince came to the valley in 1890
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