It’s with sadness that I read today that the Hidden Springs Cafe burned down in the Station Fire. I took these pictures of Elva Lewis and The Hidden Springs Cafe for Los Angeles Magazine back in 2001. The shoot was scheduled for September 11th. I remember calling Elva, dazed and semi-incoherent but being very young and thinking I had a job to do, I asked if we could re-schedule for later in the afternoon. Very sweetly she said: “Hon, why don’t you stay home with your wife and we’ll figure it out later.” I send the best wishes to the Lewis’s and everyone affected by these devastating fires.
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September 5, 2009 at 4:25 pm
allison wheeler
this is so great, thank you! I am married to elvas grandson and she is absolutely the best, we all loved the cafe it was a home away from home, shaun and i are trying to get donations together on elva’s behalf as a surprise, it is the least we can do.. If you would be so kind as to spread the word or send out mass eamils anything, we would so appreciate any help they can send donations supplies toiletries, anything in care of elva lewis 125 n avon st #b burbank, ca 91505.
thank you and awesom pics!!
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September 9, 2009 at 2:53 am
Ashley Anderson
Elva Lewis is my grandmother, and I was absolutely devastated when I heard the cafe burned down. I grew up and would go with my mom, Janice Lewis every weekend. Its sad to know that everything that went on up there is just memories now. My grandma is an amazing lady and has been dealt a bad hand of misfortune because she lost her home and her business. If anyone would want to email me because they know of the cafe or anything like that, feel free.
September 14, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Mike Jones
I lived and worked up there between mt.Gleason and the Hidden springs area back in 1979&80.I think it was Elva that nick-named me “MT.Gleason Mike,because shedid’nt know my last name.After 27 years I still have very fond memories of everyone there.lots of love to you all.
October 27, 2009 at 5:08 am
James
Wow, I totally remember reading in the paper about that place burning down. At the time I didn’t know you had once done a shoot up there. For those like me who never had the experience of dining there, your awesome pics are a great tribute. Love those old Naugahyde barstools.