Main Street Stuff, March 15, 1957
Good old Main Street USA; under-appreciated by some, but not by anyone who reads this blog! I have admitted that, as a callow youth, I liked Main Street, but did not love it the way I do now.
The floral Mickey portrait looks fine here, in full bloom. It's almost as if your walking into Disneyland was like walking into a Mickey Mouse short subject, since this version of his smiling face is the same as the one that was featured at the beginning of so many films. Where's the Kalamazoo handcar?? I'll bet teenagers stole it for a joy ride while listening to rock and roll music.
Next is this great photo of Town Square as seen from the steps up to Main Street Station; you get a feel for the charm and appeal of Main Street, with the Disneyland Band performing at the base of the flag pole (there's Vesey Walker, just visible).
2 comments:
Major-
Don't know how often the 'population' sign was updated but, the Park reached the five million mark in October, 1956 - so It's *possible* the image is older than 1957.
Love Town Square with its still 'spindly' trees providing little shade for guests.
Thanks, Major.
Looks like Mickey has red Pop Rocks snapping and crackling in his mouth. Yes, this is a great version of floral Mickey; iconic. I wonder if they ever tried using black flowers instead of purple? I suppose there must be some sort of black blooming ground cover? Maybe they decided it would be too dreary? Interesting how a few white blooms made it into the purple ones. Was the handcar there from opening day? Maybe it didn't arrive till later in '57?..... OK, I just checked, the handcar arrived in Disneyland in 1958. So it wasn't teenagers (and rock 'n' roll music) that 'stole' it. But I'm sure there's something those darn teenagers are guilty of!
From this 'high altitude', the Castle looks a bit teensy weensy! Isn't that the Skyway cable stretching across the horizon? I see the support tower but not any Gondolas.... Oh wait! I DO see a Gondola! (Or two.) The Band reminds of the Whos down in Whoville gathering around their Christmas tree in the center of town.
Familiar, but still nice pictures of the Park. Thanks, Major.
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