Restoring the signage, frontage and canopy for Clifton's Cafeteria has been a major milestone for downtown Los Angeles and oneone77 studio.  The oldest surviving cafeteria style eatery in Los Angeles, founded in 1931 by Clifford Clinton, thus "Clifton's", comes alive with it's exciting array of neon, aged patina panels and LED vintage style bulbs under the canopy.

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oneone77 worked closely with Andrew Meieran who provided detailed artistic direction on the historic restoration - taking his artistic instinct, eye for accuracy, - exacting to his expectations, and expecting nothing less.  oneone77 was tasked with making sure the tone, texture, patina of the facade, the panels, signage, marquee matched the age of this historic establishment.  We accomplished by referencing historic photos and fabricating the design with aluminum to meet the clients budget - and laying down thick bronze metallic paints 

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The opportunity for oneone77 to provide our services to restore the frontage; entry canopy, the planters, the trims, all the signage and neon inside and out, to also moving the oldest working neon in the world gave us immense sense of gratification to be a part of this legendary establishment and being a part of living history!