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Hello All, Thanks for the Sid’s topic. Some people couldn’t find the ads, so I grabbed a few and added them toa new album called “Sid’s”. That’s the bestway to share stuff around here, because other websites come and go, and linkscan change. The easy way to see newphotos is by clicking on the “recent photos”, but the best way to peruse all photosis by clicking “photos”, then “albums”, then click “actions” and select “alphabetical”. This is way they appeared in the old daysbefore Yahoo changed the format to look more like Facebook. Nowadays the only way to stop the slideshowand zoom in on a photo seems to be to download the photo and view it on yourcomputer. Right? It is absolutely worth the extra effort if theimage has a lot of detail. Like that amazing photo of Johnies from 1971. I hope MrsVKirby will tell us more about thatone, pleeeeeeease. Anyway, back to Sid’s… https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vanishingtucson/photos/albums/1567863083 Does anyone remember the “Feud-A-Thon” with Glenn Adams onKAIR 1490 versus Danny Day on KCUB 1290? Were those stations playing rock and roll in 1959? Great sketch of a “modern housewife” watching the circus. I especially love the “South Sea Islands atmosphere”advertisement. Seems like Tiki foundit’s way into everything back in ’57. I also clipped a few of the many charicatures of Sid. I’mcurious what he actually looked like. Cheers, Carlos

At that time Speedway was called "The Ugliest Street In America," by Life Magazine it didn't have a true median; It had a hump, a linear speed hump, about 8 inches tall and maybe 4-6 feet wide and paved.

Did a lot of research on the old place. What's happening with the old atomic sign? Would be a shame to lose it. Catherine

Sorry for the last minute notice, but the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation is having their annual home tour today from 9 to 3. This year the tour is featuring a stunning selection of homes designed by Josias Joesler. Your ticket purchase is an excellent way to support the important work of the THPF, which often goes on behind the scenes, by volunteers Go to preservetucson.org for details. I'll be stationed at the house on Longfellow this afternoon . See you there. Carlos

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Does anyone involved with saving the neon signs know if this one could be saved/donated? It appears to be in excellent shape and with the recent, very sad, closing of the store, it would be nice if it could be before its damaged by vandals or time. Catherine

Hello VT friends, You may have heard, Tucson's most-beloved Hawaiian crooner Ernie Menehune passed away in March: RIP, Ernie Menehune: Hawaii's Suntanned Irishman Has Died RIP, Ernie Menehune: Hawaii's Suntanned Irishm... I learned today from local drummer Winston Watson that Ernie Menehune, Hawaii's suntanned Irishman, has died. I haven't tracked down the details, but ... View on www.tucsonweekly.com Preview by Yahoo This is very short notice, but there is a memorial for him at Tucson Estates today at 5:30 pm, in the Multi-purpose Hall, 5900 Western Way Circle. Doors open at 4:30. It is a casual affair, and if you have a favorite Hawaiian shirt you like to wear, that would be most welcome. I will be posting pix of Ernie from years past in the Tiki photo album, and anyone who has pix as well I hope will post, as well as stories. There are some fun videos on YouTube from performances past as well as epidodes of the Public Access program Ambassador of Aloha he was on. Here is a video from years past of his famous Hula Show at the Kon Tiki bar: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2015/03/28/rip-ernie-menehune-hawaiis-suntanned-irishman-has-died There is a more formal religious memorial planned for Friday, April 10th at the Ft. Lowell Assembly of God Church, 3198 N. Flowing Wells Rd. at 6pm. If any VT members have questions, such as sending flowers, etc. please email me for information. Mahalo, Lacey

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Hello All, Many thanks to “Shiwoh” for alerting the group to theexistence of entire seasons of Petrocelli posted on YouTube. I’ve been looking for these for years. BeforeTV Land aired these, there were only a few episodes on the internet in German,without subtitles. Also thanks to whoeverrecorded and posted the shows on YouTube. I downloaded all of season one, and will post screenshots ofidentifiable Tucson locations, especially those that are now gone, or locationsthat have changed a lot since 1974, or are otherwise remarkable for anyreason. Back in the Seventies, I preferred Beretta or Columbo overPetrocelli, but I did watch a few episodes. The basic premise was popular in the 70’s: to leave the big-city “ratrace” and live a simpler life in a small town. Like Jim Rockford, Tony and Maggie Petrocelli lived in a trailer. In this case, thesmall town was “San Remo”, but we all know it was Tucson. The famous opening shows Petrocelli’s officeon the second floor of the Indian Village Trading Post overlooking Scott Avenueat Congress Street (see screenshots). This historic building was originally a bank. Don’t worry, the entire building awaitsrestoration, and the neon signs have already been rescued by private collectors. So, starting with season one, episode one, here are somelocations I found interesting. Pleasefeel free to comment. I’ll give theapproximate time in the episode so you can watch on YouTube if you want, butthe screenshots work better, I think. Here’s the link to episode one… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QF3QAHwsPA the screenshots are here: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vanishingtucson/photos/albums/266467277 1:00 - intro - shot of Petrocelli’s office, as mentionedabove. There is a better shot at 25 minutes. I also wonder if they used that building for the interioroffice shots as well? A friend of minesaid that the second story was empty in the seventies, and he rented it out asart studio space. I never asked himabout Petrocelli’s office. The venetianblinds look identical inside and out. Hopefullyin a later episode the blinds may be open and we’ll see identifiable buildingsout the window. 4:45, 14:00, 32:00, etc. - this is the Brady Castle, or “Wuestenschloss. 4,755 square feet on 22 acres, complete withtowers, moat, drawbridge, etc. Thecastle was built to William Brady’sspecifications around 1970, using 43,000 bricks imported from Mexico. The Brady’s hosted lavish parties featuringHollywood stars, but by 1976 Brady put it up for sale. He listed it at $875,000, but there were notakers, so an auction was held, with a winning bid of only $295,000. Brady was disgusted by this and fought thesale in court for years. After he died, his wife released the property in 1982. The castle changed hands and uses severaltimes after that. One of the more recentowners dubbed it “SunRock Castle. It waseventually demolished in 2010. This episode offers great views of the exterior, night andday, as well as the mysterious interior, especially the “Throne Room”. I alwayswondered about that place when I drove by it on Camino De Oeste. 12:25 - Pima County Courthouse The Courthouse hasn’t changed much since 1974, but theparking garage across the street is now the library. 13:45 - Pima County Courthouse - a shot of the seldom usedside entrance. 20:40 - The Silver Room on Plumer, south of Broadway. This great little bar and grill has changed littlesince 1974. They now serve Mexicanfood. View these screenshots on yoursmart phone next time you go there for lunch, and compare 1974 to today. Great cameo by Rose Marie as the bartender. 29:30 – For this episode, they put a sign in front of thisbuilding reading “STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN”. Okay, if you’ve gotten this far, please helpme out. What building is this? There are two shots. Southern Pacific Hospital? I give up. Thanks again, Carlos P.S. Oops, I just noticed there was a pilot episode that came before episode one. We'll watch that one next.

Hi Everyone, I found a lot of the Petrocelli episodes on youtube. It's a great walk in the past as you can see quite a few Tucson landmarks from the 70s. Enjoy! This episode shows the old airport and I think the UofA library: Petrocelli Petrocelli This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. View on www.youtube.com Preview by Yahoo This one shows downtown and city hall: Petrocelli Season 1 Episode 11 Counterploy YouTube Petrocelli Season 1 Episode 11 Counterploy YouTube Season 1,Season 2 Full Episode, petrocelli TV Series. Episode 1.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 petrocelli theme petrocelli season 1 episode 19 petrocell... View on www.youtube.com Preview by Yahoo Use the search function and you can find many more.

Hello All, It's true, the San Gabriel discussion seemed to be about preventing MacDonalds, and has nothing to do with an unremarkable Shell station. A much better issue is the decision to demolish a row of three 1930's buildings on 4th Street at Euclid. These adorable little apartments provided a little charm and history in the shadow of a monstrous UA parking garage. Most Universities would never have allowed these buildings to be neglected. Other campuses offer cute housing like this, properly maintained, to their faculty or visiting lecturers. Grad students almost always prefer homes with character over massive housing projects. And we certainly don't need another huge hotel on campus. Here's how they looked recently... https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vanishingtucson/photos/albums/71104288/lightbox/242562298?orderBy=ordinal&sortOrder=asc&photoFilter=ALL#zax/242562298 And here's the big building they want to build.. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vanishingtucson/photos/albums/71104288/lightbox/1304184073?orderBy=ordinal&sortOrder=asc&photoFilter=ALL#zax/1304184073 In the old days, the buildings were called Gibbons' Apartments. Just checking, did any of you UA Alumni live in that area around the Main Gate the old Geronimo Hotel? Thanks, Carlos

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Hello All, Recently, someone asked me about a topic that has never been discussed here before. Incredibly, we’ve never reminisced about Tucson’swestern wear industry which thrived for decades, especially after WWII. I created a fashion photo album for anyfashion related images. I added a fewclippings from the Citizen. Does anyone remember any of these picturesquely named labels,like Dolores Resort Wear, Buckboard Fashions, Frankie’s Leather Mode, Georgieof Arizona, Henri’s of Arizona, Kaibab Buckskin, Miquela of Tucson, Pink AdobeRamada, or Reliable’s Rafter-N-Western Shop, just to name a few? Ladies, if you have any of these dresses hanging inyour closet, please take a photo! I’ll look through my old slides for some western wearexamples. The photo album is here: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vanishingtucson/photos/albums/484436646 Thanks, Carlos

Dear Group, Valley of the Moon is working with the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation to designate Valley of the Moon a Tucson Historic Landmark. If all goes according to plan we will be the first new Tucson Historic Landmark in TWENTY years! You can read more details about what the landmark designation achieves on our website at: http://www.tucsonvalleyofthemoon.com/historic-landmark-re-zoning.html Valley of the Moon needs your support for this process. We are asking people to show their love for Valley of the Moon by writing letters to the Zoning Examiner expressing support for the designation. There are sample letters available at the above link and you can even email them in! The zoning examiner meeting will be held on February 5, 2015 so please get your letters in soon. The meeting is open to the public and anyone can testify. If you’d like to express your support in person please come! Best Regards, Zack Jarrett President, Valley of the Moon P.S. You can stay informed about all the goings on at Valley of the Moon by signing up for our email list at the following link: http://eepurl.com/UWmKf

I see in this morning's obituaries that Mr. Mac Marshall died January 4, 2015. I have a vague recollection of him as a newscaster. Do other members have more clear remembrances?

Hello All, Halloween is here, so it's time once again to report your encounters with the supernatural in Tucson. Can you add to our list? Can you personally confirm any of the listings? Thanks to everyone who posted last year! I’ve added your postings to the list. In years past, we have reserved a walking Ghost Tour before Halloween. It’s a chance to experience Tucson’s historic buildings from a different perspective. Over the years we attended every tour offered by three different operators. One tour went out of business, but might be back? Another has new operators and claims to have some new tour stops In my opinion, Rebecca Hayes’ tour was superior to the others, combining accurate historical data, paranormal sensitivity, and the ordinary childhood memories of a Tucson native. Rebecca also changes her tour route every year. Unfortunately, she won’t be doing her tour again this year. I will put together our own VanishingTucson tour for next year that will be different than anything offered. Meanwhile, feel free to create your own self-guided tour from the list below. New for 2014: Kindercare Learning Center, 1621 E. 1st Street at Cherry Parents and children have made several reports of paranormal activity; no details. New report from the Arizona Historical Society: An archivist reports that a water faucet turned itself on in the ground floor ladies room. More below. Thanks, Carlos ………………………………………………………………….. Our alphabetical list below is the most complete one available, compiled from books, newspapers, T.V., online sources, and of course, our first hand accounts. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> American Home Furnishngs building on north Oracle see: Oracle View Cinemas 4690 N Oracle Rd <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Arizona Desert School, Christie Drive, north end of 1st Ave Operated circa 1930’s to 1950’s. Abandoned for years, considered haunted, then demolished. From VanishingTucson.com… Fred wrote “I asked my Dad this one and even he didn't know. At the end of 1st avenue, called Christie Drive, there used to be an abandoned complex of buildings (late 60s) that could have been a rest home or something like it. There were 3 or 4 wings with enclosed courtyards, and one 2-story section that overlooked a pool and had a great view of the city. Now, this is a bunch of condos or apartments…” Ted replied: “[Arizona Desert School] was a private school offering top notch education and services to young men with health problems. There was a stable, corrals, polo field, sports courts and many other benefits. Each student had his own horse, courtesy of the School, chores to do each day, and a full schedule of classes. Many of the kids came from the East, and included the Firestone (tires) brothers, the Haggin brothers (horse racing), movie actor Butch Jenkins, actor Robert Montgomery's son, and others.” Thanks to “dr13us” for clarification <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second Street Many of the employees of the Arizona Historical Society have experienced unexplained phenomena over the years. AHS has had it’s budget slashed, including staff, so it’s not hard to be alone in a cavernous wing of the huge, silent, building. If you believe in spirits, it should be easy to find them in a building stuffed with centuries-old artifacts, but remember that AHS employees are highly educated, un-superstitious historians and archivists. Most of their stories involve the usual weird sounds and voices. The most specific account seems to involve a painting from the Spanish Colonial period, which just so happens to be stored in the oldest part of the building, in the deepest basement archive. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Avalon Estate on N. Oracle/Wetmore just north of McDonalds Old house, abandoned for years, considered haunted, then demolished. Rudy at VanishingTucson.com: “Eucalyptus trees still there by ‘Toys Are Us’ parking l

Hello All, Looking forward to seeingyou all again at the 3rd annual Tucson Modernism Week. Once again, we’re celebrating thearchitecture, design, and popular culture of the postwar era. There issomething for everyone including an all new lineup of lectures on a widevariety of topics, and 2 swanky parties. Look for a completely different collectionof historic modernist architecture on the Home Tour, and more immaculately restoredtrailers at the Vintage Trailer Show. Charles Phoenix is coming from L.A. to entertain us at The Loft. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I know I’llbe at Martin Treu, who is flying in from Chicago to do a presentation on thetopics we discuss here the most: the roadside commercial landscape of the 50’sand 60’s - stores, signs, roadways, etc. More details at the website: www.TucsonMod.com As usual, many of the educationalevents are free and open to the public. Proceeds from ticketed events will benefit theTucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Thanks foryour interest - see you there! Carlos

I worked at the Lyric Theatre from Jan.1960 to mid 1963 & spent what little spare change I had at the arcade and Sally & Sam's Deli nearby. My pay was 60 cents per hour & I was trying to save some money to buy an engagement ring from Perri Jeweler, next door to the Lyric. My memories have mostly faded, but I still have the beautiful girl that was kind enough to marry me & she still has the diamond from the ring that wore out years ago. The original ring cost a whopping $330 & Simon Perri let me make interest free payments on it. My wife of 51 years had the diamond set in a new ring which she wears every day. Sadly Simon Perri has passed on, but his family still has the store which is now located on Stone Ave., just north of Congress. As a side bar, I had a ring that I wanted to sell & planned on taking to Perri Jeweler. A family member said I should take it to a "good ole boy" that advertises heavily. I did stop by for an offer & then took the ring to Perri's. The good ole boy offered 1/3 of the amount paid by Perri Jeweler. I guess that's why he can afford so much advertising.

Hi Everybody. I grew up in Tucson, been here since 1975 at least. I've decided to take on the challenge of finding out what I can about the video game arcades which used to exist here. My first memory of ever playing an actual stand-up arcade machine was with my dad at the Tucson International airport. This would have to be 1979, best guess. They had two machines in the concourse we were at. The games were "Lunar Lander" and "Targ". What I've been looking for is pictures or any information folks might have about various arcades around the city. Like an idiot, I never thought to take pictures back then. As far as arcades go, not counting Golf n' Stuff (formerly Golf n' Things), here are the ones I can remember. Space Shuttle - Originally located on Campbell avenue near Silver street where the "Boxing Inc" business is now, near Rainbow Guitars. Closed sometime in the mid 80's and reopened in the shopping center just north of the McDonald's at Ft. Lowell and Campbell. Closed (best guess) in 1993. Fun n' Games (?) - Almost directly across the street from the original Space Shuttle, in the little strip shopping center just south of Lucky Wishbone on Campbell. Closed in the late 1980's (1987 I think). I set the high score on "Krull" which stood for the better part of six months. Mean Machine - Swan & Sunrise - In the shopping center on the northwest corner of the Swan/Sunrise intersection. I could bike there from my grandparent's place on Pontatoc. Closed in 1985, I think. Wunderland - On far east broadway maybe 1/2 mile west of Camino Seco. Closed in 1996, if I recall correctly. This may have been the last surviving true "arcade" in Tucson. Superfun - Campbell Plaza. This was "my" arcade. Absolutely huge. Must have had 80 cabinets including pinball machines. I think the "Ross" clothing store is it's current location. I was there the day they rolled in this brand new game called "Dragon's Lair". This game blew everyone away. It was in such high demand that they put a TV on top of it so people standing in line could see the game footage. Despite being 50 cents per play, there were lines for it all the time. It was located in front of the Campbell Plaza AMC3 cinemas which were in back. Just a few years ago when they renovated part of the fa?ade of Campbell Plaza, the outine of the AMC3 theater became visible. I took a picture of it on an old cellphone which, if I can ever get an interface cable for it, I will gladly upload :). Superfun shut down in 1987 or 1988, I think. It was the strangest business closure I've ever seen. I go there one afternoon and the place was packed, as it usually was. I go there the next afternoon and the building was completely empty, and that place was usually open until 9 or 10 at night. I can't remember a time that arcade wasn't bustling with people. Any information people might have on these locations, or pictures, or any other video game arcades would be some awesome nostalgia. Thanks much.