Closed Spaghetti Factory

(Flickr pic by Intellichick.)

Over at blogging,la, jozjozjoz makes one final pilgrimage to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Hollywood, which shut down after Tuesday night's dinner.

Yeah, not a culinary landmark. But the building has some history -- and will now be partly torndown to make room for a new development.

Joz notes that this Saturday, the restaurant's memorabilia and fixtures will be auctioned off -- including a 1928 trolley car. Some more details from the auction site:

Antiques, Art, Memorabilia & Décor Items: Built in 1909 36’ Mahogany Embellished w/mother of pearl inlay, Marble Facing & Brass Railing Bar w/Mirrored Back Bar – Parlor Chairs – Swing back Chairs - Queen Ann Chairs - Carved Armchairs –– Marble Top Serving Tables/Sofa Tables – Hall Trees - Singer Sewing Machine -- Toledo Weight Scale --– Rm. Dividers/Screen Panels - Decorative Columns – Lead Glass Window --Panes Framed Oil Canvas Pictures – Movie Posters – Asst Memorabilia etc.

Restaurant & Bar Furniture/ Equipment: (85) Dining Tables (250) Asst Style Dining Chairs – Pubs - Bar Stools - High Chairs – 8x10 Walk-in Refer (2) Kelivinater Freezer - Master Bilt 2dr Refer -- (2) Jockey Boxes (2) Bar Guns – True Self Contain Key Box w/4 Dispensers (2) Triple Bar Sinks –and more.

The auction takes place at the Hollywood Spaghetti Factory at 10 a.m., with an inspection at 9.