Disneyland, 9-15-1960 in 3D, Pt. 1

Hold onto your chairs, as my Genuine FauxD© images can cause queasiness! The first shot from September 15, 1960, shows the entrance and ticket booth area at Disneyland. The changing of the times is already in motion, as you see the two ladies dressed. up in hats and heels on the left and the more casual youth on the right in shorts. Below, I have stitched both the right and the left side of the 3D image so that you can see the full panoramic view of this shot:



This set also included the Flower Market located on Main Street between the Upjohn Pharmacy and the Carnation Ice Cream Parlour:



The full stitched view:



As a bonus,  here’s a rare interior shot of the Carnation Ice Cream Parlour from August 1968:



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Calling All Disneyland Ephemera Nutz!

Calling out to all my Disneyland brochure/guidebook/ephemera nutz! I have a batch of undated slides (most likely 1960s) that include this shot of the Flower Market on West Center Street. Can anyone give a year based on the book/brochure next to the register visible in this detailed view? I know, the lady in the pink fluffy hat is pulling your focus. Try…try hard to look away.



UPDATE! Thanks to Daveland readers Tom & Eric over on X, the mystery has been solved. The publication is Disneyland World of Flowers, released in 1965.





Here are two previously unposted shots that the guest had the kindness to get date stamped! From August 1966 (might even be the same cast member):



…and September 1963, which includes a Keystone Kop:



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Lou & Sue and Papel

One of the many pleasures from doing this blog is the connections that I have made over the years. Although I have yet to meet her, frequent reader/commenter Sue is a total joy. After reading last week’s post about Ruggles on Main Street, Sue shared a few pictures of a cherished souvenir in her possession.

Seeing these Flower Market pictures brings back wonderful memories! My parents and I loved shopping at the Park and at the Disneyland Hotel, in the 60s and 70s, as they carried unique items we didn’t see in the Chicagoland area, where we lived at the time. My mom purchased a number of those items (napkin holders, etc.) that you see on display in the Flower Market, for Christmas presents and birthday gifts. I do miss those days when Disneyland carried lots of fun items, with each shop carrying things you didn’t see in all the other Disneyland stores, unlike today where it’s quite predictable that you’ll find a lot of the same pins, mugs, key chains, T-shirts, and stuffed animals in most every store.  Thanks, Dave, for this trip down Memory Lane!



Thank YOU Sue for sharing these very cool photos! I found this blurb on giftshopmag.com about Phil:

Established in 1955 by founder and industry icon, Phil Papel, the company’s roots were on Main Street, Disneyland (Anaheim, California) as a retail shop known as Ruggles China & Gifts. The company quickly grew to a successful retail chain of more than 20 stores in Southern California, and established a wholesale division called Phil Papel Imports. This wholesale division was sold to Russ Berrie in 1987, and in 2000 to Cast Art Industries.

The vintage images below are from my collection and show not only the artificial flowers you could buy at the Disneyland Flower Market on Main Street, but the other decorative items available that would have made a nifty gift for anyone’s home. Circa 1960s-70s, of course! From 1969:



This closeup view shows the yummy vinyl grapes (hard on the tummy, though) and a variety of  miniature glass potted “plants,” similar to what Sue shared.



From 1974: 



Anyone need a macrame owl wall hanging?



These gigantic ladybugs are sure to spruce up your yard; or are they fly swatters? I can’t tell.



From March 1975:



The first thing that caught my eye was the vintage Japan Air Lines bag.



Fairly easy to find on ebay!



I remember this vintage Disneyland shopping bag!



Back to the topic at hand…more of the miniature flower pots!



July 1977:



There’s a surplus in this shot! And are those glass mushrooms on the shelf?



The owl is still for sale. I wonder if he ever found a home?



I do like these wrought iron candle holders. Hopefully they’ll still be around at the end of the day. I guess that’s what the lockers on Main Street were for!



By April 1979, the Flower Market moved from West Center Street to East Center Street:



The flower pots made the transition!



Want a Phil Papel piece of your very own? There are plenty on ebay!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to Sue for inspiring this follow-up post!
  
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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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May 1964 Treasures, Pt. 1

This set of black and white images hold a special place in my heart for two reasons. First, the people in these photos seem to be having so much fun. Second, they are from the month and year of my birth. Sounds valid to me! Our establishing shot of Town Square shows that the Marine Corps families must be in da' house:



Shot number 2 is a typical site; a guest reaching into their purse/wallet. This lady has been charmed by the balloon seller and is adding to her stash of Disneyland treasures, which appears to already include some plastic flowers from the Main Street Flower Market:



More great images to come from this set!

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