Adding a new shot of a location I already have allows me to do a photo timeline, which my detailed self loves to do. The Frontierland/New Orleans Square depot has always been a favorite of mine, and a recent acquisition inspired me for today’s post. Image #1 shows the structure and how it looked when Disneyland first opened in 1955, followed by a shot from July 1959. The side covers had been added by this point and the paint scheme had changed.
April 1960:
November 1961, which is the new acquisition. I was excited to obtain this one as it shows a broader view of the building than my other vintage shots.
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Sometime around 1963/1964 the Depot was moved across the tracks to make way for New Orleans Square. Here’s a semi-recent shot of the Depot, which still remains a favorite of mine:
A few from when the railroad was closed for trains but this particular station was open for guests to actually walk right up to it!
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