Images of Holiday Giving in Los Angeles in the 20th Century 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Libraryfor what is advertised 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Libraryas a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Libraryas a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Libraryin Los Angeles. Note the long line of men waiting in the background.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public LibraryDec. 25 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public LibraryDec. 25 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library1939: Guests of the Salvation Army are pictured eating their Christmas dinner. Throughout the city 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library1939: Guests of the Salvation Army are pictured eating their Christmas dinner. Throughout the city 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library1939: There's a Christmas 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Libraryfor the poor and homeless in Los Angeles. Eating their Christmas dinner 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Librarywhere 1 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Librarywhere 1 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library1940: Far away from family and friends 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library226 S. Main St. Many other places also served those who otherwise would have gone hungry.; Credit: Herald-Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public LibraryDec. 27 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library326 S. Los Angeles St.; Credit: Herald-Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library 1929: At least 100 men are lined up at Boos Bros. Cafeteria, at 325 S. Broadway, for what is advertised, with a huge banner, as a "Free Christmas Dinner." Further above on the building, "Salvation Army for Free Christmas Dinner" appears. One man sits dejectedly on the sidewalk as the rest patiently stand waiting.; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library