1888, Parked Carriage

A carriage stands outside the site of Little Joe's at 900 North Broadway. A sign outside reads "D.W. Davis Groceries & (...)". One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1899, Stationary Engineer's License

A stationary engineer's license from the city of Los Angeles to Mr. Angelo Gadeschi. Dated October 4th, 1899. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1923, Nuccio Groceries

Two vehicles and several people outside in front of a store called "Nuccio Groceries." One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1928-29, Italian-American Grocery Co.

The Italian-American Grocery Co. at the corner of North Broadway and College Street. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1940, John Gadeschi & Joe Vivalda

ca. 1940. Group photo taken inside Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. From left to right: Margaret Vivalda, Joe Vivalda (died in 1954), Blanche Gadeschi and John Gadeschi.

1939, Restaurant Exterior

1939. Exterior view of Little Joe's Restaurant and Little Joe's Groceries at 900 North Broadway. Photo was probably taken to document business name change from Italian American Grocery Co. to Little Joe's. Photo shows restaurant room on the left and grocery store on right.

1940, John Gadeschi

ca. 1940. Photo taken inside Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. Seated at table in foreground is: John Gadeshi and Lina Markham. Partial view of Joe Vivalda may be seen at the back of the table.

1940, Group Photo

ca. 1940. Photo taken at Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. From left to right: Unidentified woman; Gene Duran (longtime customer); John Gadeschi; Lina Markham, an employee for 38 years; Joe Vivalda; a longtime customer known as "Frenchie" and an unidentified woman.

1940, Main Dining Room

ca. 1940. Main dining room at Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. This room underwent significant redecorating in the mid 1950's. At the top, center of the photo is the street access door which opens onto North Broadway. Woman standing in dark dress at left of photo is longtime employee, Lina Markham. Man standing at right of photo in white shirt is John Nuccio. Note animal trophies mounted on walls. These animals more than likely were previous lunch specials at the restaurant.

1950, La Boheme Room

1950. Group photo inside Little Joe's Restaurant. View shows the Opening of La Boheme Room at Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. This room, at the back of the building was first added in the 1930's. The room originally had a tin roof and dirt floor. Woman seated at front table, far left wearing a white hat and black dress is Marion Nuccio. John Gadeschi is seated on her right. John Albert Nuccio is seated at the center front table and is turning to face the camera. Blanche Gadeschi is seated at the extreme right of the photo.

1950, Dinning Room

ca. 1950. Interior view of Little Joe's Restaurant Photo probably taken at the time of, or near the time of the grand opening of the large restaurant room. Waitress standing at left is "Cherry." Man with mustache standing at center is Victor Campanelli, an employee with Little Joe's for 42 years. Man standing with arm outstretched at right is Robert Nuccio Jr.

1954, Thanksgiving Day

A happy Italian family on Thanksgiving Day, 1954. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1955, Full Restaurant

A full house at Little Joe's Restaurant in 1955. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1960s, John Nuccio

1960s. Photo of John Nuccio. Portrait hanging on wall is of John Gadeschi.

1960s, Downstairs Room

1960s. Interior view of Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. Photo shows the downstairs dining room, added in the mid 1960's.

1962, Before Remodeling

1962. Exterior view of Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. Photo taken before major remodeling of the building took place.

1960s, Original Dining Room Remodeled

1960s. Interior view of Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. View shows the original dining room. Photo was probably taken after the room was remodeled in 1960's.

1960s, Banquet Room

1960s. Interior view of Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. Photo shows the Banquet Room, built in the mid 1960's. Note modern art murals on the walls.

1964, Additional Room

1964. Little Joe's Restaurant, 900 North Broadway. Photo taken after the additional room was added on the north side of the building (left) and before the hotel floors were removed from the main building.

1968, A. Nuccio & V. Campanelli

ca. 1968. Photo of Albert Nuccio (left) and Victor Campanelli, standing outside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway.

1970, Nuccios & Campanelli

Early 1970s. Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. From left to right: John Albert Nuccio, Steve Nuccio and Victor Campanelli, a longtime employee of the restaurant.

1970, Charitable Event

ca. 1970. Group photo of a Charitable event dining group, taken inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. From left to right: Lina Markham, longtime employee of the restaurant; Fil Pirrell, newspaper columnist; Jack Lalane, celebrity; John Nuccio; a Times restaurant columnist (not named); Victor Campanelli, longtime employee of the restaurant and Rudy Vallee, a celebrity.

1972, Outside View

A view of Little Joe's from the intersection of North Broadway and College Street in Chinatown. Part of the Capitol Milling Company building can be seen in the background to the left. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Restaurant and Hotel

A view of Little Joe's from North Broadway. A giant billboard stands on top of the three story building. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

1994, Mural Inside

A mural on the wall inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Hanging Deer

Two chefs pose in front of several hanging deer in the basement of Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Deer Butching

Four men prepare a deer at Little Joe's Restaurant. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Fresh Deer

Three men pose with some fresh deer in the basement of Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Full Restaurant

A full house inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Group Photo

A group poses at the bar inside Little Joe's Restaurant. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Group Photo

A group poses inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Inside Deli

Inside the deli and store portion of Little Joe's at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Interior View

A view of the dining area inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Interior View

A view of the dining area inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.

Interior View

A view of the dining area inside Little Joe's Restaurant at 900 North Broadway. One of several photos obtained from Steve Nuccio.