On the east wall of the Dudley Avenue building, Henry’s Beach Market erected a colorful mural. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Alan Leib and other conservationists hope to recreate Venice West Cafe and turn the tiny strip of Dudley Avenue into a Bohemian district with brick paving and period lampposts. Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for the Doors, applauded the idea of restoring his band’s old hangout: “I think it would be very exciting for today’s young people to have . . . a re-created authentic Beat psychedelic cafe.” (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
