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Jim's LA World still remains even 40 years later. Some has changed a lot but a lot still looks and feels the very same as it did in the mid 1960's. SWIMMING TO THE MOON the new play by Gary Flaxman, on the life and death of Jim Morrison premieres in Los Angeles at the art/works Theatre on Santa Monica Blvd. The play will unfold in the same neighborhood as Jim himself lived, worked and played. Alta Cienega Motel As it appeared in Jim's day. A sometime residence of Jim's was room 32. This was conveniently located to The Doors office, Elektra Records, Barney's Beanery, Monaco Liquor Store all within walking distance. Alta Cienega Motel Jim's old motel home as it appears today. Located on North La Cienega Boulevard just north of Santa Monica Boulevard, historic Route 66. Alta Cienega Motel Room 32 is the upper room on the far left. Outside the driveway is North La Cienega Boulevard. Jim Morrison's old Motel suite Room 32 at the Alta Cienega Motel. You can rent it today! Benvenuto Restaurant This was the location of The Doors former offices . Also the location of the recording of the vocals for LA Woman. Now a popular West Hollywood eatery this is located on Santa Monica Boulevard near La Cienega. The Whiskey The Doors were the house band at the famous Whiskey . The club looks much the same today as seen from the Sunset Strip entrance. London Fog Formerly the London Fog the coffee shop still remains today now named the Dukes . Located on Sunset Strip adjacent to the Whiskey. Jim and the rest of the Doors members ate here during their house band status at the Whiskey. Monaco Liquor Near the corner of La Cienega and Santa Monica, Monaco Liquors was Jim's convenience store. It still stands today. The Norton Avenue Apartment The upstairs apartment of Pam Courson and Jim Morrison on Norton Avenue, West Hollywood. The last address of Jim's in America. Pam & Jim's Apartment On Norton Avenue, West Hollywood, Pamela Coursons' 2nd floor walkup apartment still stands. Jim and Pam lived here before leaving for Paris. This was Jim's last address in the United States as he never returned from France. Barney's Beanery The old Roadhouse on Holloway is situated very close to the Alta Cienega Motel . A favorite watering hole of old Hollywood actors and 60's era rock stars. Janis Joplin spent her last day at the bar here. The restaurant looks the same as when Jim walked throught the front door. Entrance to Barney's Jim walked through this doorway many times to the bar at Barney's for drinks and food. Barney's Beanery recently erected a monument at the spot where Jim famously relieved himself at the bar. Laurel Canyon Jim's place on Laurel Canyon. A veritable drop in haven for many of rock's early luminaries. Morrison Hotel An outtake from the photo shoot from the Doors album cover. Albert King with Jim 1970 Jim with Albert King in Vancouver, BC Canada. King was one of Jimi Hendrix's inspirations. Pamela Courson and Jim Morrison George S Morrison, Rear Admiral, US Navy Jim's dad in 1968. Admiral Morrison died in late 2008. Jim's writings The Lords, by James Morrison date unknown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
