I worked for Mr. Petersen for over 25 years in the magazine business and only met him twice. He was a giant in the publishing industry. He not only once ran a publishing powerhouse and later a car museum but was also big in western art. I remember he bought Scandia, a restaurant on Sunset Blvd. in the 70's. When the restaurant failed, he took the wine cellar and put it in the garage of the building we parked in. He walled off part of the parking garage and stored it there. I also remember that his offices were on the top floor and when you would go up to that floor from the elevator a giant stuffed polar bear in a glass case would greet you. Word was he shot it from a helicopter. Rest in peace, Bob.
Great memories! A bit of trivia: Earlier in its existence, Scandia was the favorite spot for Bing Crosby and his brothers, who did all the Bing-business, and did it well.