Miscellaneous Monday at Knott's Berry Farm

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!

See more vintage and contemporary Knott's Berry Farm photos at my main website.

Knott's Blowout: The 1960's

It's been awhile since I've posted any Knott's Berry Farm photos, so today's post will rectify that in a big way. First up is a batch of February 1964 images featuring the Calico Mine Train attraction (which opened in 1960) and the Calico Railroad (1952).



Two of the stagecoach attraction:



Transitioning into the next group of images, this shot is from one year later, March 1965:



The Mine Train attraction and the Calico Train are probably some of the more photographed areas of the park:



Old MacDonald's Farm. Can I get an "EE-I-EE-I-O"? In 1978, this area was replaced with Montezooma's Revenge.



Moving on to June 23, 1968, we see Boot Hill Cemetery, which is reminiscent of the cemetery behind Fort Wilderness at Disneyland:



Zooming in to see the Native American tableau in the background:



I get sick when I see this contemporary shot from 2010. This is not a good example of "new" and "old" co-habitating.



The Wagon Camp:



A Logging Wheel (just what every amusement park needs).



The Candy Parlour:



Ah, tranquility:



The Church of Reflections:



A view of the church from my 2010 visit:



A faithful re-creation of "The Jersey Lilly," which was Judge Roy Bean's Saloon in Langtry, Texas:



How it looked during my 2010 visit:



The Grist Mill:



The Sheriff poses with guests:



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