Joanne, who reads OCThen from across the pond in England, wants to know if anyone can share some memories of eating at The Hamburger House, a favorite place of hers when she used to vacation in Anaheim...
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I am actually from the United Kingdom, and did not ever live in Orange County, but I did holiday in Anaheim 3 times a year from 1972 - early 1980's, my father worked for TWA at the time in London. I have very very fond memories of Anaheim and the surrounding area, particularly my birthday meal each year which took place at The Hamburger House which I think may have been on the corner of Harbour & Katella. I believe that it has now gone, but just wondered if anyone else remembers this little restaurant, it was the first place that I ever tasted canteloupe melon, pancakes etc, we did not eat these things in the UK back in the 70s.
Very best wishes
Joanne from Hampshire, England
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funny you mentioned the Hamburger House. I was just thinking about it this last week! I did an internet search and here is your entry. I remember eating there in the mid & late 70's. They had the best barbeque burgers in the world. If memory serves me, they char-broiled a huge burger and drowned it in barbeque sauce. I wish it was still there.
ReplyDeleteHi! I to have memories of The Hamburger House. My husband & I met there 31 years ago. I am planning our vows renewal and am trying to put pictures of our past together. If anyone has a picture would you please e-mail a copy to me at dcro50126@excite.com. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI worked there for 5 years. what a place. Always crowded and busy.
ReplyDeleteTHE HAMBURGER HOUSE OF ANAHEIM [LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF KATELLA AVE. & HARBOR BLVD.] CLOSED ON DECEMBER 31, 1986.
ReplyDeleteTHE RESTAURANT WAS OWNED BY: CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. OF SAN DIEGO, CA. [PROPERTY LEASED FROM FOODMAKER OF SAN DIEGO].
MY FATHER AND STEP-MOTHER WERE BOB AND THOMYE STEPHENSON, WHO HAD PARTIAL OWNERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION [ALONG WITH LOU MORENO, C.F.O. OF C.R.M.S., INC.]. MY FATHER, BOB STEPHENSON TRANSFERRED TO THE HAMBURGER HOUSE AS MANAGER IN THE SUMMER / FALL OF 1967.
I WORKED AT THE HAMBURGER HOUSE FROM DECEMBER 1979 [AGE 12; BUSBOY-HOST] UNTIL THE DAY IT'S DOORS WERE CLOSED.
MY NAME IS: ROBERT JAMES STEPHENSON, JR. [AKA BOB, JR.]. I WAS THE PM ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR THE HAMBURGER HOUSE.
WE CATERED TO LOCALS AND VACATIONING FAMILIES, ALIKE.
I WOULD LOVE TO SAY, "HELLO" TO REGULAR GUESTS, VACATIONERS, AND ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF / HAMBURGER HOUSE FAMILY MEMBER. [LOSTRAVEN@JUNO.COM; ON FACEBOOK]
I worked there when it changed from Oscar's to Hamburger House and Bob was one of the reasons I became fairly sucessful. He was my favorite boss and always very fair.
ReplyDeleteMy father Jose Gonzales and mother Gloria worked at the Hamburger House I have many great memories of the place and would regularly visit with my parents.
ReplyDeleteMy parents Jose & Gloria Gonzales worked at The Hamburger House for most of the 80's. I have many great memories of the place. There's a basic strip mall where the location once stood but I still vividly remember the structure in former glory.
ReplyDeleteMy father Jose Gonzales and mother Gloria worked at the Hamburger House I have many great memories of the place and would regularly visit with my parents.
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