Randy's Donuts

If You Like Donuts (and Preservation), You'll Like this Story

This is not our first story on preserving a huge donut sign. What makes this one special is that it's as much about Long Beach as it is about preservation. And what makes it ironic is whom they had to fight to keep the donut from being torn down!

February 12, 2014 - The Atlantic Cities

Donut Architecture

Randy's Donuts in Los Angeles is one of a dying breed of donut shops sporting enormous donut rings on their roofs, examples of a dying style called "mimic architecture".

August 31, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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