Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Last two from April 1966

Today is bittersweet for ol' Major Pepperidge; those of you who have been paying attention and not tweeting and chewing gum and listening to rock and roll may recall that I have been posting many fine photos from a single family lot. Over 30 posts! Snow White's Grotto and Skull Rock, the Penny Arcade and the Shoe Shine Stand (which includes the photographer), the Douglas Rocket and the Phantom of the Opera; to name but a few!

Well, today I am sharing the last two images from this bunch. It is odd, I actually feel a connection to these total strangers. Maybe I'm crazy! But there ya go. The photo below shows freckled "Chip" (thanks again, Chiana!) and his mom posing on some koo-koo futuristic benches (what's the story on those?) in Tomorrowland. I hope that Chip grew up to be happy, and that his folks lived long, rewarding lives.

Finally, howsabout this lovely night shot of the Hall of Chemistry? Thanks to the addition of colored lights, Tomorrowland became a beautiful place after dark. Now if only Chip's dad had stepped inside the Hall of Chemistry and snapped a few pictures. But you can't have everything I suppose.

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9 comments:

  1. TokyoMagic!1:31 AM

    Awww, goodbye Mom, Dad and "Chip"!

    Those futuristic benches DO NOT look comfortable! Was the future supposed to have an abundance of chiropractors?

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  2. Nancy3:41 AM

    ^ lol....i think it worked!! chiropractors, that is...we have one on every corner around here; well, the ones that dont have an auto parts store!

    these have been a great set of photos. i love again the lovely night picture. this guy was good :)

    thanks to Chip and the Major for bringing them to us!

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  3. Connie Moreno7:02 AM

    For the record, I think we are all a little bit crazy...Disney crazy, that is. Otherwise why would I start my day checking out my favorite Disney blogs? LOL...

    These photos have been great and as corny as it sounds, have given us a glimpse into the past and made it almost "touchable". I think I'm going to tell my son that when I die, he is to give all of my Disneyland photos to a fellow Disney blog nut...any takers?

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  4. Matt7:27 AM

    Gotta say that the last photo is my fav of all, what a great night shot, and I love atomic orbitals.

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  5. Vintage Disneyland Tickets12:02 PM

    I'm going to miss Chip, he' got such an energetic smile! Those weird futuristic benches were found all over LA (parks & museums as I recall) in the late 60's, they always seemed a odd to me like theres some hidden meaning....

    Night time pic is stunning, looks professional!

    Thanks for sharing this series.

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  6. Chuck6:18 PM

    I SAY AGAIN...

    CHIP'S DAD ROCKS

    SUBJECT PROVIDED OUTSTANDING PHOTO RECONNAISANCE OF FACILITY LOCATED AT ONE TREE ONE TREE HARBOR BOULEVARD

    IMAGERY VITAL TO CONTINUED HISTORICAL EFFORT AND PERSONNEL MORALE

    BREAK

    THANKS, MAJOR, FOR SHARING

    CHUCK, OUT

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  7. Rich T.7:22 PM

    I'm going to miss this family, too!

    Thanks for sharing these, Major, and thanks for wrapping it up with such a cool sendoff--The internet at its best!

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  8. Anonymous9:52 AM

    Thank you Major. You are right, I find that I share your feelings toward these unknown folks.

    I used to go to a chiropractor who sold wood stoves, not the same as car parts, but...

    I remember those weird benches too, but maybe not from Disney land.

    Best regards.

    JG

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  9. Chiana_Chat11:54 PM

    See what happens when I go and miss a bunch? Arrrgh! With Pirate Relish! (That was a condiment at the tuna boat right?) A fine closing post for the bunch, a nice final shot of Chip & Mom and dad contributes a night shot that closes it with a bang.

    Aw your welcome Maj, thanks go to you for finding, saving, scanning and sharing this wonderful batch. A wonderful page from a scrapbook of joy. :)

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