Randy's Donuts

Randy’s Donuts. 805 West Manchester Avenue, Inglewood, California. Built in 1953.

Located near the Los Angeles International Airport, Randy’s Donuts is a bakery and landmark that is a prime example of programmatic architecture — buildings and structures built in unusual shapes for the purpose of advertising.

The donut measures 32.5 ft and was featured on the ten original locations of the Big Donut Drive-In chain (two were smaller, 23 ft versions,) and four donuts still remain standing.

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