Let's continue to look at a group of vintage snapshots - they were all in one stack, but clearly were from a number of different trips, so dating them is difficult.
It's nice to see the Carnation Milk Truck, especially knowing that it still exists, warm and cozy at the Carnation Farm up in Seattle. It is Simonized twice a week, and is only given organic gasoline. The oval windows were a common feature on old delivery trucks, so that the drivers could make hand gestures to cars right next to them.
When I first flipped through the pile of photos, I noticed this photo of the old Bandstand that used to be in Frontierland, right on the River. It was removed sometime in 1961 when early construction for what would become New Orleans Square began - so much for all of these being from 1965. You can see the Strawhatters are performing for guests in the Bandstand.
Major-
ReplyDeleteNot to be a stickler... but the Carnation Milk Truck resides in, well, Carnation, Washington - about 30 miles east of Seattle. It makes more sense there, after all.
Thanks, Major.
The Carnation Truck has a pleasant shape to the cab. They could have just made it with plain, sharp angles. But they put in the extra effort to round all the angles into nice flowing curves. I tried zooming in to read the Carnation menu in the window... Nope. Snapshots are a little fuzzy compared to slides.
ReplyDeleteMy, the Bandstand really looks nice surrounded by all the greenery. And of course, the wrought iron on the Bandstand itself adds mightily to the overall look. Not sure about the gray color though. Seems like white would look even better. (Or maybe the Bandstand just looks gray in the photo?)
It's kinda neat to get snapshots once in a while, in lieu of the 35mm slide scans. They have a different vibe to them. Thanks, Major.
After oral surgery many years ago I lived on Carnation Instant Breakfast for a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteLou and Sue, thinking of you both and thank you for what you have brought to this blog.
Thanks, Major
Zach
Major, I believe those truck drivers used a form of universal sign language that is still used today, even without the rounded windows.
ReplyDeleteLittle-known fact, the windows are shaped that way since Carnation invented Ovaltine.
I like that little bandstand, I think it’s really a shade of almost go-away green that has faded in the photo. We have other photos from the guest perspective showing it more clearly. Thanks Major!
Sue, praying for Lou and you today.
JG
The DELTA BANDSTAND has the exact same footprint/plan as the original French Market Bandstand. It was thought it could have been reused , but an all new bandstand was constructed in 1966 so that the wrought iron pattern would match the terrace fencing and gate. The original 1966 French Market Restaurant models and plans show the seating Terrance as built , but a dance terrace next two it. This was left off and when constructed the bandstand was not open on both sides and featured louvered shutters blocking the non - dining side. The French Market Dance Terrace and a continuation of false facades leading to the train station ( to make New Orleans Square appear even more expansive) were two elements in the land’s 1966 master plan mark “HOLD” and never built.
ReplyDeleteNanook, I guess we wouldn’t be here if we weren’t sticklers.
ReplyDeleteJB, I believe that the Carnation truck is based on actual 1910’s (or thereabouts) trucks. Bob Gurr really knew his stuff. but of course he was a die-hard car nut! I believe that the Bandstand was actually a greenish - in fact I think it’s been dark green at some points, though I am too lazy to do research. It does look gray here, but these snapshots are not so great, as you can see.
zach, I used to love Instant Breakfast when I was a kid, especially the box with multiple flavors. Does the stuff have any actual nutritive value? No idea!
JG, I can’t blame truck drivers for being fluent in their special sign language. Being on the road must have its effects. Little-known fact, the windows are shaped that way since Carnation invented Ovaltine.,/i> LOL. The Bandstand IS a kind of go-away green, but I don’t know if the concept of green “going away” had been thought up yet. Green is kind of a classic wrought-iron color.
Mike Cozart, it’s interesting that they took the care to match the wrought-iron at the French Market, since I have no doubt that very few people would have noticed if it was different. But that’s how they did things! Now we get a Haunted Mansion “carriage house” that is an ugly eyesore. It’s too bad they omitted the dance terrace, that would have been fun to watch on a busy summer night.
Sigh, Blogger, why won't you behave?
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