Disneyland in 3D: June 26, 1966, Pt. 2

Part 2 of June 26, 1966 at Disneyland begins with the Crystal Arcade on Main Street, U.S.A. For these, I have included a flat version which melds the left and the right view, providing a slightly wider frame.



I do love looking inside the shops, especially since we rarely see vintage interiors. Note the window display on the right for the Upjohn Pharmacy, which was next door.



One of the Emporium window displays, also seen in yesterday’s photo:



Across the street you can see Lon Chaney in “The Phantom of the Opera,” playing at the Main Street Cinema:



Definitely summertime, as the patriotic bunting appears on the lightpost at left:



If you’re wondering about the name Edgar Kennedy on the right side of the marquee, he was typically in the Keystone Kops comedies that were featured here, too.



As we approach East Center, we come to the Swift Market House:





See anything you’d be interested in purchasing? Note the old fashioned wallphone visible in the window on the right:



The Art Festival is going on in the East Center Street alleyway:





Guests were once able to have their portraits sketched here. Below are some samples:



The Carnation Company borders on West Center Street:





I could sure go for a sundae right now! It’s so fantastic to be able to see the employees inside the lit interiors at night.



How about a fake bouquet from the West Center Street Flower Market?





$1.25 and 80¢? Not bad!



Still more on the way!

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Dumbo and Carnation

It’s not TGIF(riday), but TGIF(eather) today. This previously unpublished shot shows the Dumbo Flying Elephants attraction at Disneyland. Although undated, the lack of landscaping at the Casey Jr. attraction in the background tells us it’s most likely 1955/1956. Even more interesting is the hat/headband of the little girl on the lower right, which appears to be a feathered Indian headdress from Carnation. It must have been a bonus from one of the sponsored restaurants at the park that served Carnation products.



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Christmas in August: Main Street U.S.A., December 1962, Pt. 2

There are a few large gifts in Town Square; we might need the assistance of Bekins!

For your holiday shopping list, maybe something from the plastic flower market?



And while we’re here, how about a nice juicy closeup of the Sunkist Citrus House window? I have a feeling those oranges might have come from the plastic flower market!



At the very least, you should pick up a card or two at the Hallmark Communication Center to send to the loved ones.



Here’s a detailed peak inside:



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Double Date @ Disneyland, November 1965

This series of slides from November 1965 features what appears to be two adult couples enjoying a few days at Disneyland. Slide #1 is at the Monorail Station at the Disneyland Hotel. View #2 is none other than Town Square, our first view of the inside of Disneyland. Our intrepid photographer seemed to have a difficult time getting our subjects in focus, but fortunately for us Disney Geeks, the park is razor sharp each time! The two ladies look like they could be my Italian Aunts.



Continuing up Main Street we reach Center Street with the Horse-Drawn Streetcar plodding along. I have included a closeup of the art cart on East Center Street, right near the Hallmark Store.





Across the way on West Center Street, the ladies are checking out the latest in plastic flora. It’s difficult to find just the right bouquet that looks good next to the plastic slip-covered sofa. Our slippery duo here seems to have managed to stay out of focus again.



Further up the street we come to Central Plaza, for this delightful photo of a...lamppost. Okay, our photographer never professed to being Ansel Adams.



We finally come to the Castle. One of our gals is up by the moat already on the right hand side...just squint a little and you can see her in the black dress.



Once again, the focus of the couples is not the issue...get the castle! Here’s one of the couples, and our gal who was seen previously near the moat and drawbridge.



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Yet Another Main Street Montage

Here’s yet another 1950’s batch that has no date stamp; what the hell was wrong with the guy at the photolab?!? The first one is a nice long shot down Main Street, and the second one is for Amazon; sorry you didn’t get to ride it on Friday! My third shot also includes a detailed closeup of the A-Framed signage for the Horseless Carriage. To finish off the day, there’s one from City Hall, and 2 from the Carnation Company (amazingly, one actually DOESN’T have someone sitting in the cab of the delivery truck!). After having just spent the weekend at DLand, it truly amazes me how much the crowds at Disneyland have grown to unbelievable proportions.













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