Since this October 1959 image came with a batch of Disneyland shots, I originally thought it must be from the Golden Horseshoe, except for the inscription which clearly states Knott’s. Comparing the stage/curtain to Disneyland, it most certainly is not a match…
whereas it definitely matches this color shot of Steve Martin at the Birdcage from 1965:
Note the sign on the left advertising the Old-Time Melodramas at the Bird Cage in this 1950s shot:
This 1956 photo is another shot in the dark (pun semi-intended).
Perhaps it’s the Knott’s Berry Farm Pitchur Gallery?
The exterior of the Pitchur Gallery and Portrait Artist circa 2018:
This 1956 photo will have you saying “E-I-E-O”:
A closeup of the snack stand:
I wonder if these 1956 kiddie rides would pass a safety inspection today?
I can barely make out what the sign on the post at the left says; something about “No Folks … Please …Free Ride On Merry-Go-Round. Thanks.” Anyone…anyone?
The authentic San Francisco Cable Car that functioned as a parking lot tram:
Wonder if she has any tasty snacks in those bags?
Another vintage 1956 shot from my collection of the SF Cable Car at Knott’s. Apparently these were removed in 1979 and went back to San Francisco.
Last one for today is a 1957 shot of a little boy posing with one of the Indians at Knott’s…and he had the audacity to wear what appears to be a Disneyland Keppy Kap!
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