The Hollywood Canteen operated at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in
Hollywood, California between October 3, 1942 and November 22, 1945
(Thanksgiving Day) as a club offering food, dancing and
entertainment for servicemen, usually on their way overseas. Even
though the majority of visitors were U.S servicemen, the Canteen
was open to servicemen of allied countries as well as women in all
branches of service. The serviceman's ticket for admission was his
uniform and everything at the Canteen was free of charge