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Here are more photos of Johnie's through the years. Many thanks also to the contributors who have submitted photos.

New! Photos from the June 13, 2007 showing the roof has now collapsed at Johnie's.

Historical Photos

Harvey's Broiler Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	Harvey's Broiler car hop Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	Harvey's Downey, CA Courtesy Minnie Ortner
Harvey's car hop area Downey, CA Courtesy Minnie Ortner	Harvey's cars waiting for service Downey, CA Courtesy Minnie Ortner

Past Photos of Johnie's Broiler

Johnie's Broiler as dusk sets in Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng	A closer look at Johnie's at dusk Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng	The staff hard at work Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng
Another shot of the interior Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng	The interior Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng	Johnie's seating area Downey, CA Photo courtesy John Eng
Johnie's Broiler marquee Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Johnie's Broiler marquee as sun sets Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Johnie's in full neon Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
A close-up of the counter Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	The friendly chef character Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	Johnie's neon sign Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
The interior being destroyed Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Johnie's Closing in 2002

Johnie's Broiler converting to a used car lot Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	The marquee under wraps Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	The interior being destroyed Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
Johnie's Broiler floor damaged Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Johnie's April 2002 rally Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	Johnie's April 2002 rally Downey, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Photos from January 7, 2007

A view from the Back end of Johnie's Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	The Car Hop Area Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The demolition was halted prior to the wall facing Firestone Blvd Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	What's left of the entranceway Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The community mourning the wreckage Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	The venerable sign still standing amidst the destruction Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Photos from January 8, 2007

The crowd gathers the day after... Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	The demo in daylight Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	A classic car looks on at the rubble sadly Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Whats left of Johnie's Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	The entranceway in tatters Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Photos from January 10, 2007

A view of the scene from the west Downey, CA Photo courtesy Jerry Mull	Even the "fat boy" is shedding a tear Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Johnie's... shredded Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The marquee still intact Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	A look at the front Downey, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Photos from February 25, 2007 Ghost Cruise

Ghost Cruise Photos are now here.

Photos from June 13, 2007

The roof has collapsed at Johnie's.

Johnie's a/o June 13, 2007 Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	A close-up of the collapsed roof at Johnie's Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo	The canopies Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

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