Scenes From the Rivers Of America

Some black and white snapshot photographs from the Rivers of America. First up is the peaceful Indian Village.

Next up is the fishing pier with real fishermen and fisherwomen.

A slightly closer view of the fishing.

I will leave you with a view of the Moose.

The Weckerlys Visit Disneyland

A set of fun images from a large family visit to Disneyland in 1969. The slides are all marked The Weckerlys Visit June 1969. First up is a you are there shot for the Junge River Cruise. The lost safari wll get the point in the end.

Next up are a couple of shots from the Nature's Wonderland. First up is a group shot...everyone say cheese!

And a you are there image...

And here the Weckerly's are at the airport leaving with their Disneyland souvnirs.

Souvenir Friday- Swift's Market House Bag

Nic bag from the Swift's Market House. I wonder what it held?

Sorry for delay in posting as I am in California for the Knott's Berry Farm slide show on Sunday.

Jack and Betty Visit Disneyland 1959

A small group of slides marked Jack and Betty 1959. First up is a nice image of the lovely couple in front of the Adventureland gates. For those who belong to D23, the decorations came from Oceanic Arts in Whittier.

Next up the couple pose on Tom Sawyer's tree house.

Both are carrying a Tom Sawyer Map and what appears to be one of the fish wrapped in the paper bag.

And this slide is marked Us at Disneyland with the same date....I am going to name this couple as Helen and Bob. They were friends of Jack and Betty.

World's Fair Wednesday- 1958 Brussels World's Fair at Night

The Atomium was the theme structure at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. I have many views of the building during the day, but this night shot is spectacular.

Next up is a time lapse sequence of the fountains by the Welcome Building.

The Mighty Matterhorn

An exploration of one of my favorite rides- the Matterhorn Bobsleds. First up is a nice view of the Matterhorn mountain from the Submarine Voyage.

A nice view of the Fantasyland load area. The color of the bobsleds are so mod, I kind of wish they would bring back the brightly colored bobsleds.

An opposite view of the ride, the splashdown on the Tomorrowland side.

I leave you today with the melodic sounds of an accordian playing Germanic Swiss music on the slopes of the Matterhorn.

Things From the Gate- 1957 Advertising Brochure

In 1957, Disneyland published a magazine named Disneyland Holiday to distribute to the various motels and hotels in the Southern California area. In addition, the marketing department created a new advertising brochure which used the same interior photos as the centerfold of the new magazine, as well as the map from the back cover. The first brochure has a pink cover and features much the same information as the previous brochure.

Main Street Memories

Years ago the band used to play concerts on the Town Square to large crowds.

People posed by the standard town memorial cannons.

Train stations had mice in front of the building.

For a little color.....

All Riders Must Have Ticket

A nice view of a miniature train ride next to motels and restaurants. The sign is fantastic.

Souvenir Friday- Monsanto HOF Ephemera

The Monsanto House of the Future showcased not only the plastic design of the house, but also featured many modern home furnishings from various manufacturers. To promote these manufacturers a couple of advertising sheets were handed out. First up is the 1957 version with a great image of the house with a car parked and Mom and Dad having a romantic moment.

Reverse is a listing of the manufacturers.

In 1960, a similar sheet was created although not as graphic. The front features the list of manufacturers.

The reverse features designers, I especially like the revolving plastic screens designed by John Hench.

Colleen Visits Disneyland July 1969

Unfortunately just two images of Colleen. First up is a pose with one of the pigs. Check out the bad wolf in the background....

A pose near the entrance to Adventureland.

World's Fair Wednesday- More 1958 Brussel's Images

Found the other stack of slides of the 1958 Brussel's Worlds Fair. Some nice images of exhibits and mid-century modern structures. First slide is titled view from Nederland lighthouse. A nice view of the Atomium and the bell tower.

Next slide is the Airport Display. Check out the jet in the background, and everyone walking on the tarmac.

Welcome house for Gas House.

Radio, Mail and TV pavilion.

Two Boat Rides at Disneyland

A nice little grouping of images featuring two different boat rides. First up is a view of the Columbia. Make sure you wave at the lady getting off the boat.

A view one would see from the Columbia.

The other boat ride is the Jungle River Cruise. First up is a you are there view of the attacking hippos.

Another view from the Jungle Cruise launch featuring the jungle natives.

Things From the Gate- 1956 Disneyland Advertising Brochure

Not much difference between this version of the advertising brochure and the 1955 version. The big change is the description of ticket books on the last page, with the removal of the advertising blurb for the Disneyland Hotel.

Two Views of Cascade Peak

Two nice views of Cascade Peak. First shows the Nature's Wonderland Railroad passing under one of the waterfalls.

The second image is a long range view of the peak with the forest of Frontierland in the foreground.

Cute Kids at Disneyland

These images are fun photographs showing the pure joy I feel when I am at Disneyland. Although not showing any thing rare or odd, these photographs show one of the reasons I collect Disneyland items....the fun and joy of being at Disneyland.

My favorite- a kid, a balloon and Disneyland.