One of the stores that did not last very long was Coles of California. Coles was a designer and manufacturer of swim suits and other beach wear during the 1950s and 1960s. This of course was a little incongruous in the setting of Main Street, to shop for swim trunks, bathing suits and bathing caps at a theme park. The store was located where the north entrance to the Candy Palace and seating for Coca Cola now exists. I do like the Mermaids in the window display that look like they came from the Peter Pan ride.
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you are a little late this morning LM
It seems difficult to believe that this shop sold much merchandise. Bathing suits? Of course I always did like wearing a nice bathing cap, even when I'm not going swimming. The great thing about shops like this is that they helped to make Main Street feel like "real" small-town street. I would like to add that I am a big fan of the comments left by anonymous!
This picture is great. I love the old "real" store photos on Main Street. Do you have one of The Wizard of Bras? I always wanted to see a shot of that store.
Thanks for all your hard work btw. I visit daily! :D
you are late today no new picture yet lamkr
I love this image! I love this store! I don't think it's incongruous at all. A California Main Street and swim-wear? Perfect!
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