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Name That Spot #1: The Answer

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Watch this short video for the answer toName That Spot #1.

OK. Maybe it was a bit too obscure. But at least one viewer got it. Elliot Fujisaki sent in the correct location:

The 4600 block of Hollywood Blvd.

Located just up the street from the KCET studios, this block has an interesting mix of shops - many specializing in odd or vintage stuff - a few restaurants and that all-important LA staple, a car wash.

Cool Places: 4600 block, Hollywood Blvd.

wacko.jpgSoap Plant and WACKO
Soaps, essential oils, great book collection and lots of odd stuff





ozzie.jpgOzzie Dots
One-stop shopping for fake beards and mustaches, costumes and kooky hats





glory.jpgGlory
Vintage motorcycle wear (and a few great old bikes) menswear, t-shirts and jeans





yuca.jpgYuca's
Try the cochinita pibil burrito or the chicken torta





freshpressed.jpgFresh Pressed Screen Shop
Create your own design and silk-screen it on a t-shirt. They'll help





jake.jpgJake
Vintage and vintage-like men's clothes in a museum-like setting





sweeneytodd.jpgSweeney Todd's Barber Shop
Step back in time. Vintage mag rack, hot-lather trim, straight razor shaves





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The answer for Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 is the main L.A. public library in downtown L.A.

Didn't know where to write the answer. Hope this gets to you in time.

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