Still in Frontierland, here are 2 similar pre-opening shots of the original Indian Village location. Within a year from opening, the Indian Village moved and became Magnolia Park, home to the oft-moved bandstand.
For my fellow signage geeks, here is the closeup of the construction requested from yesterday’s post:
And for a then-and-now comparison of yesterday’s post this is about the best I can do for the "now" version (without driving up to Anaheim):
See more vintage & current Frontierland photos at my regular website.
I think that first photo is in The Nickel Tour. Great to see these posted, because it's amazing how short-lived the original Indian Village was!
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ReplyDeleteWell, thanks for satisfying my curiosity regarding the "CLOSED" sing going over the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI guess the Sign Painters' Union (Local 1956) had the corner on causal construction signs at Disneyland AND "Asparagus Half-Off" signs at Mayflower Market (you Southern California types all remember shopping at Mayflower, right?)
I'm always surprised that Disney never put out a "then and now" picture book of the Park. Perhaps the modern executives feel the Park's early (primitive) look spoils the magic and would ding s the Park's reputation.
Katella: The park has a "Then, Now, and Forever" book, which is somewhat of a "then and now" book, with sections like "What was here before Big Thunger Mountain." The design is a little wacky, but the photos and info are cool.
ReplyDeleteSo rare I can't stand it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave.
Those shots are awesome! But shouldn't we be able to see Frontierland Station just on the right in that second shot? I guess it is JUST out of frame.
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