GORILLAS DON'T BLOG

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!

Friday, January 11, 2008

Disneyland circa 1970, part 2

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Three more from the 70's...and what better way to start off than with this wonderful photo featuring the Matterhorn, bathed in late-afte...
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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Disneyland circa 1970, part 1

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More 1970's goodness is in store for you today. The lot that these scans are from had a number of pictures featuring this woman, she doe...
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

1973 Autopia

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I remember a time when I was disappointed to find Disneyland slides from the 70's. Can you believe it? Now I have a whole new appreciati...
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Scenes from Nineteen Fitty Seven

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That's right, I said nineteen fitty seven! It's a two-fer today. First up, we're walking up Main Street towards the castle. The ...
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Monday, January 07, 2008

Disneyland Entrance, circa 1957

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Howsabout this fabulous photo of the entrance to the park? You've got to love that dramatic sky, contrasted with the brilliant sunny for...
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Sunday, January 06, 2008

Matterhorn, July 1961

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Here's a very nice, dramatic view of the Matterhorn as seen from the edge of the Sub lagoon...it looks pretty impressive, even if it is ...
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Saturday, January 05, 2008

The Columbia, December 1965

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The Columbia (the real Columbia) gained fame for circumnavigating the globe. The one at Disneyland spent what seems like an inordinate amou...
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Friday, January 04, 2008

Freedomland Friday!

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You know how, years ago, those immigrants arrived at Ellis Island yearning to breathe free? Well, they could breathe plenty free a few miles...
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Carnation Truck

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What in Carnation ?? (Yep, I crack myself up!) The Carnation Truck was a favorite photo op for many years, as is witnessed in these two phot...
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Happy 2008!

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Happy New Year, everybody! In honor of a Southern California tradition that dates back to 1890, I have scanned a few slides from past "...
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