Souvenir Friday- Red Wagon and Plantation House Cup

A very ephemeral collectible is this waxy plastic cup from Dixie for the Swift's Red Wagon Restaurant and Plantation House Restaurant. Unfortunately it has been cut and flattened. Still some great images and illustration with mid-Century modern illustrations of the restaurants and of the Swift's wagon.

Photo Album Disneyland 1960 Images

The next two photographs from the photo album look like they were taken at dusk. First up is the Jungle Cruise band The Cannibals.

Another dusk image is titled End of the Day...and features the Flower Market on Main Street. I do like all the signs up in the background, especially the large Carnation sign on the building.

Disneyland Photo Album 1960 More Photos 2nd Page

The second page of the photo album. I am posting the photographs as they are laid out in the photo album. First up is the Subs from the line.

Next is another shot of the Mark Twain going past the Columbia in dock.

Next and last image for today is a nice view of the Golden Horseshoe Review from the top deck of the Mark Twain.

Disneyland Photo Album 1960 Next 3 Images

The next 3 photographs from the album page. The writing for the captions is nice writing and definitely reminds me of albums of my Grandparents. First up is a shot of the Casey Jones attraction.

A great image of the three car red Monorail heading over the Submarine Voyage with Skipjack at dock, waiting to be called to duty.

Last shot for today is of the Monorail station with the Skyway overhead.

Disneyland 1960 Photo Album Page

One of my favorite ways to purchase photographs is in photo albums. The reason is that many times there are written descriptions and titles for the photographs. Also you see photographs from the entire trip. The first image is from the first page of Disneyland photographs.

The first image has the title Rest Stop and is a nice view of Town Square from the railroad station.

Next up is a nice shot of the lovely Monorail Red from the Skyway.

The last image for today is a shot of the Columbia in dock at Fowler's Harbor with the Mark Twain passing by.

Fun At A Carnival

Some nice slides of two sisters having fun at a carnival. First up the two sisters riding the Scrambler. I absolutely love the expression on their faces as well as the strand of pearls.

Next up are two shots of the sisters riding the carrousel. First up the younger with a bright and broad smile.

Pearls riding side saddle, does anyone ride side saddle any more on a carrousel?

Dapper Day aficionados take note of the outfits.

Fun With Toys In the Parking Lot 1958

Three slides of a brother and sister having fun with their new toys in the parking lots at Disneyland. There were no other slides of Disneyland, just these three of the kids in Disneyland. The brother is holding a great toy car about the size of a promotional car model, and the girl is holding a Sleeping Beauty Castle brochure and a toy called Loony Kins that was made by Hasbro. Of course both are wearing souvenir Mickey Mouse ears.

Souvenir Friday- 1965 Carnation Menu

Carnation Cafe was one of the original restaurants on Main Street. Although no longer a sponsor, the Cafe lives on in name and is actually moving back into the space it once occupied. The restaurant was a sit down ice cream parlor and had lovely menus. This menu has a 1955 copyright but then inside is a date code for 11-65. There is some great names and ice cream deserts themed to the attractions and lands of Disneyland. The front cover also features less detailed pre opening renderings of the ice cream parlor.

Repairing The Monorail 1963

A great image from 1963 featuring the crew working on the Monorail. The location is the old Monorail round house. It appears they are working on the wheels and trolley of the vehicle. I like the couple pieces of wood used to block the vehicle.

Honored Guests

One of the more unusual and plain Photo Gallery frame is this one just featuring the classic Disneyland D and Honored Guests. Based upon the clothing, the time period is mid to late 1960s. Unfortunately no folder for this souvenir picture.

Making Memories on Main Street

Three lovely images of kids on Main Street posing with characters. First up are two images of Mickey with each daughter. Today there would be a definitely crowd around the character. The Coke cup is nice although generic to Coke and is not specific to a restaurant.

My favorite image is of the Dapper Dan's posing on their custom bike built for four. I love that the Dan's have put their hats on each of the kids. Also I am sure you will all notice the Hills Brothers Coffee House in the background with the great sign on the building.

Mysterious Locations in Southern California Amusement Parks

Two great images of locations that are mysterious looking...jungles filled with strange rock formations or strange animals. First up is a view of the long lost and missed Skull Rock. Once part of the theming for the Chicken of the Sea Pirate ship and a tie to Peter Pan, the rock was demolished as part of the 1983 New Fantasyland rebuild.

The next image is from either the LA or San Diego Zoo. I love the outrigger canoe for the monkeys to play on while the alligator sleeps peacefully.

Monorail Technical Photographs- Part 2

More technical photographs. I am sure I am boring all of you with these images. But I think they are cool and unusual. Now if I could just figure out what the item is?

Monorail Technical Photographs- Part 1

From the final Seattle World's Fair photographs are these pictures of equipment, wheels and other technical pieces of the Alweg Monorail in use at the Fair. I have been trying to figure out what the piece of equipment is...I am thinking that it may be a door closer but I am not sure. There are three more photographs featuring the equipment.

Souvenir Friday- Souvenir Disneyland Coins

Two rare coins related to Disneyland. First up is a coin that was given away at events at Grocery Stores promoting Chicken of the Sea Tuna and Disneyland. This coin is seen in a rare promotional handbook for Pirate Ship Days for Chicken of the Sea Tuna in 1955. This is the only one I have seen.

The next coin is from the Pieces of 8 Shop in New Orleans Square. I would assume this was from the opening of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, but may have even been available prior to the opening. It is a rather heavy coin.

Monorails at Seattle Part 2

Some more technical pictures of the Seattle Monorails. First up one of the cars in the station. Not as pretty as the Disneyland Monorails, but still a nice look.

A view of the truck and drive system for the Monorail. This is an image with the skirt removed and shows the way the bogie is attached and runs against the rail.

Final image is of the driver's seat and controls.

Monorails at Seattle Part 1

One of the main reasons the Disneyland employee was at the Seattle World's Fair was to document the Monorail built by Alweg that went through the city of Seattle. First up is a view of the Monorail station.

Next up is a shot of the beamway going through the city.

Final image is a shot of the steel beamway in the city.

Seattle World's Fair Construction Part 3

Some more views of the construction for the Seattle World's Fair. First up another view of the stadium. I believe they raced motor boats in the trough that is under construction.

Next is a view of the fun zone with the brightly colored poles.

A close up shot of one of the ticket booths. Check out the prices.

Seattle World's Fair Skyway

Three images of the Skyway vehicles used at the Seattle World's Fair. These were taken by a Disneyland employee who was on site during construction to look at the attractions including the Skyway and Monorail. Note the vehicles were fully enclosed due to the potential weather concerns in Seattle, even during summer.