Last March, an anonymous OCThen reader submitted a note regarding the remnants of an old clock shop in Costa Mesa, and wondered if anyone can provide more information...
Last week I noticed something that piqued my curiosity. On Newport Blvd. at 17th Street in Costa Mesa.-on the south-east side of the street, the old, small Van's store sign was removed. (Van's moved to a newer and much larger spot.) Underneath the old sign, and looking very old, faded letters appeared. It says what looks like: Buck's Antique Clocks--a family tradition since 1892. Next to it faded letters that say: Escapade. Can any of you old-timers remember this clock shop? And the shop next door? I want to go get a picture before they paint over or demolish it. There are so few remnants of the past...
UPDATE: OCThen reader Gaye submitted the following photo illustrating the remnants of the old Buck's Clock and Escapade signs..
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I was recently told by a friend that the faint letters 'Escapade' on the building refer to an old club/bar from the 60's. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks for the picture.
ReplyDeleteBuck's Clocks is still open - down 17th St. near Dover.
ReplyDeleteThen reader Gaye submitted the following photo illustrating the remnants of the old Buck's Clock and Escapade signs.
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