SAMBO'S
9266 Highway 60, Blythe,
California
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Present Use: Presently not in use but being modified to be a
restaurant.
Size:
Small. This would have been a small size Sambo's (Double window
booths. Counter with Stools. Back dining area.)
Building Condition: (1-10) "10"
OUTSIDE
Googie: This is a Googie designed Sambo's.
Original Design: Original constructed design most all still intact.
Rock Entry Area: Original brick style wall still existing. Sign
mountings still present.
Windows: A resticked window view still present but not original.
Palm Trees: No palm trees present and look to be original.
Sign:
Original sign post present. Not original sign sheild, but
original Restaurant Bar Sheild still present.
INSIDE
Counter: Some counter and stools present and original, but half
have been removed
Register Counter: Original counter has been removed
Booths: All booths present but not original.
Kitchen: "Pass over shelf" and opening to kitchen
present and mostly original. Prep area still present.
COMMENTS
This building has just been modified and soon to open. It has
been re-skinned with stucko and fresh paint and looks beautiful.
Will be interesting to see what the inside will look like when
finished. Definately plan to stop in soon after they open.
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