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Photo Gallery: Original Tommy's Original Location At 65

The first location of the now venerable Original Tommy's chain was at Beverly and Rampart boulevards.

Gary Leonard, Neighbor
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Original Tommy's celebrated its 65th anniversary with a party, open house and 65 cent special.

Crowds stood in long lines down Beverly Boulevard waiting for their chance to buy a chili cheese burger and coke for just 65 cents.

Local photographer Gary Leonard caught a bit of the festivities on camera. 

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He visited the kitchen too.

See his images in the accompanying gallery.

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