Charles Phoenix makes the Donut Hole in La Puente his own for the slideshow he'll reveal at Dwell on Design Los Angeles. With his quirky expertise, keen eye for oddball detail and quick-witted commentary, Phoenix gleefully shares epic midcentury drive-ins, coffee shops, bowling alleys, shopping centers, extreme houses, dingbat apartments, fast food stands, amusement parks, themed environments, and more, all in glorious color.  Photo 1 of 8 in Tour California's Quirky, Midcentury Modern Icons with an Americana Expert by Erika Heet

Tour California's Quirky, Midcentury Modern Icons with an Americana Expert

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Charles Phoenix makes the Donut Hole in La Puente his own for the slideshow he'll reveal at Dwell on Design Los Angeles. With his quirky expertise, keen eye for oddball detail and quick-witted commentary, Phoenix gleefully shares epic midcentury drive-ins, coffee shops, bowling alleys, shopping centers, extreme houses, dingbat apartments, fast food stands, amusement parks, themed environments, and more, all in glorious color.