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Felix Chevrolet is a car dealership in downtown Los Angeles known for its landmark Felix the Cat sign.
History
Felix Chevrolet was founded by Winslow Felix in 1921.{{Cite web |last=York |first=Catherine |date=2023-09-01 |title=Felix Chevrolet: Oldest Dealership in LA and Its Famous Cat Mascot |url=https://www.nada.org/nada/nada-headlines/felix-chevrolet-oldest-dealership-la-and-its-famous-cat-mascot |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=National Auto Dealers Association (nada.org) |language=en}} The landmark sign was installed in 1957.{{Cite web |last=Freeman |first=Keri |date=2021-04-04 |title=Landmark Car Dealership Felix Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years |url=https://dtlaweekly.com/landmark-car-dealership-felix-chevrolet-celebrates-100-years/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=DTLAweekly.com |language=en-US}}
The sign, located adjacent to the Harbor Freeway, USC campus, and the Shrine Auditorium, is considered an "iconic" landmark of the area.{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=Steven |date=2023-05-01 |title=Felix Chevrolet getting mixed-use neighbor at 3100 S Figueroa Street |url=https://la.urbanize.city/post/felix-chevrolet-getting-mixed-use-neighbor-3100-s-figueroa-street |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Urbanize LA |language=en}}
Gallery
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