A few previously unpublished shots of the Carnation Truck on Main Street. This 1950s gentleman sure is looking like a poser; best part of this detailed view is the cast member in costume.
A slightly blurry image from Spring 1957. Kids sure loved to posed on that Truck!
This November 1967 shot gives a nice overall view of what the exterior looked like.
Jumping forward to the present, the name Carnation is still on the building, but I believe the sponsorship is long gone.
Instead, it's just named after the flower.
The interior:
Long-time Disneyland employee Oscar Martinez can still be seen here, greeting guests and kindly posing for photos.
I believe he will hit the 60 year mark this December.
More vintage and current Disneyland Carnation Cafe photos at my main website.
Very cool for posting about Oscar. He's been a fixture there for so long. Amazing how much the interior of the establishment changed, especially in recent years. I miss the bar arrangement but I guess they needed more seating.
ReplyDeleteYep, so good to see Oscar in these pictures. Having worked with him back in '69-70, it brings me back to those times. We were both so much younger then. KS
ReplyDeleteMmmm, Carnation milk shakes.
ReplyDelete"Put the carnations on the table, George. I'll milk 'em later." - Gracie Allen
ReplyDelete