Ah, the legend of Zenda. The biggest dance floor downtown - and hence doomed once tastes shifted, upkeep become too high, and the property was eyed by developers.

Fun fact: in 1943, the "White Gardenia Murder" victim, which some trace to the Black Dahlia killer, danced here the night before her death.

Strangers always welcome. There's something a bit unsettling about that. And the ad's design makes it look as though the Zenda featred dancing, dining, cocktails, and strangers. Which it probably did.

In 1943, the "White Gardenia Murder" victim, which some trace to the Black Dahlia killer, danced here the night before her death.

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Nothing shows up for Jack Dunn. Sorry, fella.