Another DTLA casualty: historic Clifton’s closes for good

Clifton’s Republic, the bar and nightclub that replaced the historic Clifton’s Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles, is killing its neon lights for good. Owner Andrew Meieran has permanently closed the 48,000-square-foot events center at 648 South Broadway because of vandalism, crime and declining foot traffic in the city’s historic core, the Los Angeles Times reported. Someone else may take over the space or even the name of the historic spot. Meieran has sold the building for an undisclosed price, and the new owner is looking for a new tenant to occupy Clifton’s space. Meieran still controls the Clifton’s name. During […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.