This blog has nothing to do with gorillas (though I love 'em)...fellow bloggers have inspired me to share vintage images of Disneyland from my personal collection. But don't be surprised if you see something from a World's Fair, Knott's Berry Farm, or someplace else that is cool!
I threw in this 1957 photo today...because I didn't know what else to do with it. I believe that the Plaza Gardens are to the left...does the little bridge still exist? I am wondering if this photo could have been taken from near the House of the Future.
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Also, note the danger signs, barricades and open trench near the Autopia railing.
The bridge photo was taken from the left side of the castle as you face it. Behind the bridge we see Plaze Gardens. Interesting note about this bridge: it was where Diane Arbus took her famous photo of the castle, ca 1962.
Major- the photo was taken from the main entry way to the castle and the bridge still exists, just with more growth. It is one of the best places to feed the swans in the moat! The construction photo is interesting, I wonder if they added stuff to the Rocket Jets and the load area?
Major, the photo of Tomorrowland is dated to 1965-66, and I believe earlier rather than later in that time frame, since there is no Peoplemover track construction visible. The fence and the crane are inside the area of the "New Tomorrowland" which would open in 1967.
If the photo were 1968, that area would be clear of construction.
This is a great picture of a major construction project in Disneyland.
thank you!
Moat drawbridge is the point of view west across the moat of the footbridge {no longer arched for ADA compliance} and the dining area with Carnation Gardens split serve windows in white Victorian architecture with red striped awnings are obscured by the saplings of trees no matured. Offering a variety of chill dairy treats. Like bakery offerings from both Weber and Wonder bread; Pepsi and Coca-cola, not exclusively sold. Elsewhere in the park could be bought Ice cream cup flavors, Ice Cream Sandwich plain or neopolitan in foil and even push pops of the Formosa brand. Coke demanded an exclusive contract or leave. Pepsi name was removed from "it's a small world", and the venerable opening day Retlaw property "Golden Horseshoe Review" was the last holdout of Pepsi and Wonder Bread in the park. Like the SF&DL Railroad, S.S. Mark Twain Sternwheel Packet Steamer (ne: Columbia) and Horseshoe Review, they were not Disneyland owned/operated. By design Walt signed your Retlaw payroll check because he "kept Retlaw in his pocket" so to speak from day one.
Smell-a-vision: Perpetual fragrance of night-blooming-Jasmine scented Carnation Gardens.
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