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This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy � in America.. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture.. The towering Bob's ® sign is an integral part MENUS - BOB'S BIG BOYLUNCH + DINNERSHOPPHOTOSBOB'S BIG

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The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

HISTORY - BOB'S BIG BOY This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy � in America.. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture.. The towering Bob's ® sign is an integral part

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The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture. Bob's Big Boy ® in Burbank is a magnificent example of the emerging California coffee shop style that exploded in Los Angeles in the 1950's. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, a leader in Googie architecture that embraced the automobile. Built in 1949, the structure is dramatically related to World Fair

THE BIG BOY STORY

The Big Boy Story. In 1936, Bob Wian sold his car for $300 and bought a ten-stool lunch stand called "The Pantry." He then changed the name to "Bob's Pantry." One late night, a regular customer asked for something "different." Bob split the bun twice through the middle, creating a middle bun, added two burger patties and the rest is

history.

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Classic Car Show. Every Friday from 4-10pm, Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. In the early afternoon, a buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as car enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. SELL BOB'S GIFT CERTIFICATES The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

SEASONING SALT :: MERCHANDISE Bob's Big Boy® Seasoning Salt. $5 49. Celery salt, paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, shredded parsley, spices, and more. A real Big Boy ® favorite. Save money ordering by the Case (12 = $48) or Half-Case (6 = $27) Quantity — +. Add to Cart. A SOURCE OF DAVID LYNCH'S INSPIRATION Filmmaker David Lynch of Twin Peaks fame ate lunch at this Bob’s everyday for 7 years and claimed the combination of sugar/caffeine from his milkshakes/coffee gave him ideas for many of his films. Watch

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BOB'S BIG BOY

This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy � in America.. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture.. The towering Bob's ® sign is an integral part MENUS - BOB'S BIG BOYLUNCH + DINNERSHOPPHOTOSBOB'S BIG

BOYHEADWEARSTICKERS

The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

HISTORY - BOB'S BIG BOY This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy � in America.. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture.. The towering Bob's ® sign is an integral part

LUNCH + DINNER

The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture. Bob's Big Boy ® in Burbank is a magnificent example of the emerging California coffee shop style that exploded in Los Angeles in the 1950's. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, a leader in Googie architecture that embraced the automobile. Built in 1949, the structure is dramatically related to World Fair

THE BIG BOY STORY

The Big Boy Story. In 1936, Bob Wian sold his car for $300 and bought a ten-stool lunch stand called "The Pantry." He then changed the name to "Bob's Pantry." One late night, a regular customer asked for something "different." Bob split the bun twice through the middle, creating a middle bun, added two burger patties and the rest is

history.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Classic Car Show. Every Friday from 4-10pm, Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. In the early afternoon, a buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as car enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. SELL BOB'S GIFT CERTIFICATES The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

SEASONING SALT :: MERCHANDISE Bob's Big Boy® Seasoning Salt. $5 49. Celery salt, paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, shredded parsley, spices, and more. A real Big Boy ® favorite. Save money ordering by the Case (12 = $48) or Half-Case (6 = $27) Quantity — +. Add to Cart. A SOURCE OF DAVID LYNCH'S INSPIRATION Filmmaker David Lynch of Twin Peaks fame ate lunch at this Bob’s everyday for 7 years and claimed the combination of sugar/caffeine from his milkshakes/coffee gave him ideas for many of his films. Watch

Video

HISTORY - BOB'S BIG BOY This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy � in America.. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture.. The towering Bob's ® sign is an integral part

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The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

California in 1993.

THE BIG BOY STORY

The Big Boy Story. In 1936, Bob Wian sold his car for $300 and bought a ten-stool lunch stand called "The Pantry." He then changed the name to "Bob's Pantry." One late night, a regular customer asked for something "different." Bob split the bun twice through the middle, creating a middle bun, added two burger patties and the rest is

history.

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California in 1993.

HISTORY - BOB'S BIG BOY History. This Bob's ® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy ® in America. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop APPLY TO FILM AT BOB'S The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy location (4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505). Declared a historical landmark by the state of

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The Beatles Booth. Famed British musical group The Beatles dined at the Burbank Bob's Big Boy ® location during the 1965 U.S. Summer Tour. Their album Help! was released in the U.S. on August 13th of that year. Big hits included "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride". Finding time before meeting their idol Elvis Presley and their two shows at

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California #P779. In 1992, the Burbank Bob's Big Boy ® received the designation as a "Point of Historical Interest" by the state of California. The building, the oldest Bob’s® still in existence, is considered an excellent transitional example of 1940s Streamline Moderne architectural style melding toward the 1950s "coffee shop

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Filming Heat. Michael Mann filmed several key scenes of the 1995 American crime film Heat at Bob's Big Boy ® in Burbank. Starring Val Kilmer (pictured), Robert DeNiro (pictured), and Al Pacino, the film is widely-regarded as Mann's best known work and one of the greatest movies made about Los Angeles. With location manager, Janice Polley,

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This Bob's® restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents SCOTT MACDONALD and WARD ALBERT, and is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big

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It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister , incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture. The towering Bob's® sign is an integral part of the building design and its most prominent feature. The restaurant was honored, receiving the designation as a "Point of Historical Interest" by the state of California.

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* Filming Michael Mann's Heat The current owner, the MacDonald Family, acquired control of the restaurant in 1993 and began to restore it to its past glory. An exterior patio was added; the tower sign was rehabilitated; the dining room was remodeled; "Car Hop" service was re-introduced on Saturday and Sunday nights; and on Friday nights a “Classic Car Show” reverberates in the parking lot. Many resources were spent to restore the quality of food, service, and hospitality which made Bob's® a tradition and your meal the very best value in Southern California. “The Bob's Big Boy® and sign ensemble is significant to the history, culture, and architecture of Los Angeles and merits recognition and preservation.”BARBARA A. HOFF of the LA Conservancy

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