Monday, July 02, 2007

Yesterland, Book Baron, Tustin, and updates

Werner Weiss of Yesterland.com (one of my favorite websites) stopped by the O.C. Archives on Friday. Werner grew up in O.C., which explains his fondness for defunct Disneyland attractions. He now lives halfway across the continent, but he took a few hours out of his family vacation to say hello and do some research. He is as friendly and enthusiastic as his website would suggest. (That's Werner on the left side of the photo.)
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Just in time for Independence Day, Yesterland has added a section about Disneyland's "America On Parade," which celebrated America's bicentennial with a long procession of hydrocephalic historical heroes.
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I reported earlier that The Book Baron in Anaheim is going out of business soon. Well, it looks like the end is near. Their 40%-off going-out-of-business sale starts Thursday.
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The Tustin Area Museum and the Tustin Preservation Conservancy will host tours of the architecture and history of "Old Town" Tustin on July 7th and 21st, 10am-2pm. Each tour will last one hour and will leave from the Senior Center, 200 South C St. To make reservations for a seat on the tour trolley, call (714) 731-5701. More details available online.
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I stopped by the old Reuben E. Lee in Newport Harbor on Saturday, and it still looked pretty much like its old self. However, the chain link fence and giant dumpsters around it mean it's not long for this world. I hope the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has the sense to at least save a few iconic momentos (like the tops of the smokestacks) to place on display in their new facility. (I hope they also saved a few memorable props from the "Scary Dark Ride" at the Fun Zone.)
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Speaking of the tearing things asunder,... Bear-yTales.net has an update on the changes to Ghost Town at Knott's. Looks like the world's first all-electronic shooting gallery may also be on its way out.
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On a happier note, the Register recently provided an update on the plans to re-open The Parasol Restaurant in Seal Beach.
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That's it for now. Happy 4th of July!
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