Bekins Friday

I was really happy to obtain this October 1958 vintage image from Disneyland’s Town Square. It’s the first really decent view in my collection of the Bekins moving truck that guests could pose next to. My first zoom was to get a closer look at the artwork; in doing so, I noticed that both guests had some kind of ribbon attached to their outfits.

Could this be part of the The Magic Kingdom Club that started back in 1957? The MKC was an early Annual Passport program that offered memberships free of charge both for companies and their employees, encouraging families to visit the parks by giving them discounts.

Last closeup is of the Grand Canyon Diorama attraction poster which had just been unveiled:

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Welcome Wednesday: 1958

I really need to know the story of this vintage auto in the Disneyland Parking lot, circa 1958. Unfortunately, the photographer did not have a steady hand, so there are no gorgeous closeups from this image. Still, a lot of cool things to see, such as the Tram, The Fred Gurley train at the station, and...what the heck is this auto doing there?!?

This 1958 shot shows the line of attraction posters that once adorned the entry area. These are works of art!

Zooming in for closer looks at the Astrojet, Storybook Land, and Art Corner posters:

On the other side of the Main Street Train Station…

Looks like the A-Frame sign says something is under a “Rehabilitation Program.” Sure can’t use that verbiage anymore!

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