I went back to NLB about 10 years later and many things had changed. Its been a LONG time). Prices and program participation may vary. I came here out of interest in Dooleys after reading a published California Court of Appeals opinion and ruling in Dooleys Hardware Mart v. Trigg, 03/03/1969, 270 Cal. After working there 6 months . i grew up in north long beach..my mom was the telephone operator at dooleys in the 70syeah those 10cent hot dogs are what i blame for making me fatheheh, long beach jordan 1971 Are there still any places like this these days? I was a little kid & it seemed very small to me. Dooley's Hardware Mart filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. Then I hooked up with a certain biz called Wal-Mart. The improvements and new facilities are paid for by Measure A school bonds approved in 1999 by local voters along with state match-ing funds. my Grandma live around the corner from Dooleys and I love to go see the dolls. We're proud to be a member of the True Value family, and we're here to serve our community. I also got to work in the Christmas tree lot during December. I used to get my baseball cards there, and bring back my soda bottles for ten cents a piece; Shady Acres was a great place for mini golf, I had my sixth grade birthday party there. My Grandma lived a half a block from Andersons Market in the 60s early 70s and I lived in California Heights in the mid 70s . Uploaded by request and to bring some nostalgia to any Long Beach/L.A., CA residents who grew up in the late 70s-early 80s like myself. Playing Asteroids at Red Fox Lanes. George Land, Camp Meeker, CA. I went to those two theaters for all the years that they were around. man i miss those days..and last year coming from work in torrance i got off for the first time to drive by Jordan high, i thought i was looking at a prison yard a fence so high bars on windows in my days 73-75 it was open just walk in..wow that area has changed from the good old days of our times..and most dont remember this but there was a swimming pool we called scout pool it was at a boys scout area about 2 miles from dooleys would pay 50 cents to swim all day there..glad to see some of the old kids are still around and going and remember thoses days and lets not forget the pike in long beach.have a nice day < <, scherer park? About $2.5 million would go to a project expanding Roosevelt Long Beach Fireman's Historical Museum Photographs Collection Rights Information Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object. They did have those great dolls I remember them, too! City Council? Dooley's Family Hardware Store 1981 TerryT1976 1.32K subscribers Subscribe Save 13K views 15 years ago Uploaded by request and to bring some nostalgia to any Long Beach/L.A., CA residents who. One particular game (might have been against Lakewood, they had a big brass bell theyd ring every time they scored a touchdown, boy we hated that d**n clang-clang) I remember we sat in the rain, our bleachers were nearly empty but we stuck it out to the bitter end, we sort of pat ourselves on the back for being true-blue, loyal Rowdy Rooters. Dooley's of Long Beach newspaper ad This place was a huge hardware department store in Long Beach. Long Beach Fireman's Historical Museum Photographs Collection, Institution: California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections. your daughter was so beautiful. Eating at The Prince of Wales on L.B. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I remember getting a glazed do-nut for seven cents and sharing it with my cat (she must have liked the yeast). The house was built in the very early 1900s I think, and was a wonderful little house. Yes I was trying to remember the name of the roller arena I used to skate there too Welches was this big green cylindrical building in Long Beach I thought it was on Atlantic and Del Amo but Im not sure since it was about 35-40 yrs ago when I worked there our favorite pizza place were Men Eds, Shakeys, Fio Ritos. We recommend you include the following information in your citation. The list goes on. Still one of the most fun jobs I ever had. Whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we're right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done. I cant find you. Firefighter sprays hose around scorched remains of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop following nighttime fire. I think I got my first bike there too! hi to you i work there to you storys are great. Saw Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World at one of them (cant remember which) with my folks. across from the Blue Chip Stamp redeemable store. Every item on Calisphere has been contributed to the site by a California institution. I remember thinking that it was a huge restaurant when I was a kid. My Dad hated to go there because he had to stand in line for a long time. Didnt remember about the mac and cheese, I probably would have been chowing on that if I worked there, too. I found the site because I was looking for a picture of old man Dooley. I dont believe I remember you Jared but there were a lot of people I didnt know that lived around there. Does anybody remember Harrys bike shop. oh yes ,when I was a young child I remember tickets were 50. each and I think they had double features didnt they? Grocers, too, are getting into the bigger-is-better act. Dooley's Hardware Mart 5000 Block, Long Beach Boulevard. I have a very special/unique experience, not only with Shady Acres, but with all of Long Beach. Today I was using a container of lighter fluid on a grease spot on a shirt. I went to Sutter and graduated 6th grade in 1962; lived on Pacific Ave. maybe a block from the school. I grew up in Lakewood, in a little 3 bedroom house. I would also go every Saturday with my dollarallowance to buy a 45 single, making a carefully considered choice from the 93 KHJ radio playlist each time. yea mrs. Anderson was a peach of a lady my mom had a weekly credit with her she would send me to buy bread and lunch meat and peeny candy for me.and each friday i would go pay her she had a little book with how much we owed (thoose days are gone) we spent a lot of time on the railroad bridge and tracks sliding down on cardboard. I didnt think anybody remembered like I do. I was a lazy, do-nothing clod, far beneath her level. The hot dogs at Dooleys were the best and I remember being at Scherer Park and watching boys ride down the hill and right into the pond. I lived in the Four Corner Block area of North Long Beach. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Light and dark, self and other, la-dee-da and all. https://www.facebook.com/groups/5916137753/. I remember buying a Christmas tree and a trinket box at Dooleys. Anyway, it was another Friday night family dinner place for us. if someone put a dime in it and didnt shake the machine popcorn was left in it and we would come up and shake it and get about 1/5 of a bag for free. He worked in the snack bar! How could you know. Sizzler was a treat. Congratulations on your milestone; Dooleys played a huge part in your life, and Im sure that I must have bumped into you at some point. that was pete stathis-my grandfather. We would have all go to jail. Do you guys remember the little brook that started at the top of the hill and fed into the river? Thank I bowled my first time at Red Fox Lanes; used to cash in pop bottles at the liquor store on LB Blvd. You never really know you are loving your job until it is gone. I also remember a trailer park across from Shady Acres. Use to get our Christmas tree there every year as well! And how could you ever forget Dooleys. But we have our memories. Phone & Email. In later years I was sad to see it leave. Learn more about the collections in Calisphere. also, love the popcorn machine. The first step (screening) would be done by way of a simple telephone conversation. LOL! I worked all over the store and had so much fun. I am having a blast reading all the memories of Dooleys; it really was a treasure. I loved the 25 cent hotdodgs at Dooleys. Great memories. i think you all would enjoy it. yeah that was a nasty hill for skaeboards..ya had to watch out for the people down below and people popping out from the left hand bushes area goin down the hill, hey johnny, loved your post. It was family owned right? From Red Fox Lanes to Shady Acres. so good. like an Egyptian Princess . Dooley's Hardware, 5075 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach ( ** ): A fond memory for long time Long Beach residents, Dooley's was a three block long emporium that sold nearly. Colleen I remember the giant lights in the sky! Went to John A Sutter elementary. If you ever see it, the fellow in the cowboy hat is Richard Dooley, Charles (founder) son. Looks like everyone remembers the hot dogs!!!! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Your right.my friend and i would sit on our skateboards (steel wheels) hook our legs to each other and go down the hill they called it (suicide hill) hit the grass at the bottom just before the pond..and yes the rec area had a bumper pool table inside we would play.and that pond had more fish in it big blue gills drop a line and it was hit then.we would walk over to Thriftys for a 5 cent scoop of ice cream remember that? Asteroids at Red Fox, yeah! Romes was the best! Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd Calisphere California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections Long Beach Fireman's Historical Museum Photographs Collection Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd Image / Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd In the 60s I used to stay at my Grandmas house and I spent a lot of time hanging out at Andersons Market buying that rock candy that came in a little cloth bag . I liked that store and miss it. I grew up on Zane st i remember eating chili dogs under the lumberjack when i was a kid i have many fond memories of Dooleys it makes me sad that its gone.I dont live out there anymore so whenever i get a chance to go out there its nice to see Douglas burger is still there down the street. the commercial sang this. Great memory! a big greek guy owned the place. In addition,
Lucys restaurant L.B.Blvd. Deep fried halibut , it seems like dream it was sooo good . Dooley dogs, arcade games at Red Fox Lanes, dinner out at Sizzler, riding bikes in the LA River, mini golf at Shady Acres. Dooley's hardware mart in Long Beach, CA | Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts SHIRLEY J NISBET Chief Executive Officer 4350 Olive St Long Beach, CA 90807 Reviews Write Review There are no reviews yet for this company. and of coarse Red Fox Bowling alley across the street. michaelpoulin@dyingindowney.com Charles Hathaway faved this impact1911 14y Stop & Go liquor. Years later . Dooleys really did make my life better. Going down suicide hill at Scherer park. I loved that place! She was pretty . I started at $1.50 and then when I made lead cook, I received $1.65 per hour. Search this record. It was a fun place to work and the best thing was I helped in the snack bar area and crammed my face with chili dogs and mac n cheese when I worked there. Things are always more clear when you look in the past. We were cashiers in paint building also. Trick or Treating in Bixby Knolls cus thats where the rich people lived. Im 54 years old now and they will never be a time like that again. Search. Left Jordan in 75. Mrs. Trigg appealed, claiming title to the one-foot strip by adverse possession, estoppel, and agreed boundary. Went to Grant, Hamilton and Jordan. What a lovely comment how nice that you are going on a road trip! Does anyone remember Shady Acres Miniature Golf? I remember a kid in the mid 80s, who worked at dooleys, who used to skateboard the parking lot. Now 71 live in montana. It really makes me feel good. . ;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Emery. you all for the comments and stories. I believe it was Richard Dooley that lived across the street from the long parking lot behind the hardware building. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This orginally aired on KTTV 11 in 1981. Hopefully get some pictures of a place I had so much fun shopping with my Grandmother. I may have mentioned this I also remember sitting next to the lake and watching boys ride down the hill and right into it, What a treat to discover this post and all the wonderful comments. Great chili dogs. Fun times , Yes, those were great times, and we were unaware of how great they were. Went to Jahn A Sutter elementary. My dad has a Lionel train and we would get track and train cars and accessories. i lived on Market st next door to Lindbergh Jr Hi. the lumberjack was on the 3rd most northern building. We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message. I got to work the tree lot. It was one of a kind. I used to wade into it, starting at the top of the hill where the little brook would flow down into it; cut my foot once from toe to heel when I came out of it, and I didnt even feel it. I remember Shady Acres as well. There also was this great Italian Delicatessin near Kentucky Fried Chicken, (I cant remember exactly what street it was on).They were called Roma Italian or something. And the reason that they shut it down was because of a punk rocker that broke his arm in one of the bowls that was not clean enough and it had a pebble in there. They were unbelievably affordable, which was a real consideration for my parents. Im 64 as I type this and Im computer literate for sure, but Im not on the social network sites, so on and so forth. I had a step brother that skated there. North long beach was so fun in the late 60s and thru the 70s Red Fox lanes, Shady Acres, Town and Crest theatres , play in the jungle at Scherer park , houghton park , bixby knolls center ,lbt no 7 bus the streaker, went downtown on the 7 fwy before it was 710 , get to the pike and beach fast ,jump on long beach blvd inbetween del amo and market where the bus turned r to Dairy st turned l went to south st turned r to the cerritos mall then turn around back downtown.i lived at 146 e 55th st what great fun and memories, We would eat dime hotdogs and look at all the stamps on the walls then go play in the store get chased out one in another run upstairs dive in the bean bag pile and hide, my grandmother would cash her retirement check, buy grocerys.buy me a toy we walk a block to her single apartment there was a pensoil gas pump in her parking lot the next store was an antique store with a life size wood indian statue in front next door was douglas burgers, yes i work there 1979 i know all the news everyone talking about good old days. It was all good and a lot of fun. I went to Sutter, then Hughes. . While I know it was a large facility, it seemed so ginormous to me as a small child. I recall the original Hardware store. My Home Town Harbor City Los Angeles County Store located in the 5000 block of Long Beach Boulevard. Never hear that word anymore!) Filing Jurisdiction, Entity Type, Registered Agent, File Number, Filing Status, and Business Category. YOu might have sold some 45s to me! Anybody remember what those statues were? That was a lot of fun. the guy was always singing Don Hos Tiny Bubbles no matter when you went. I also remember they would serve employees lunch if you worked on a Sunday. Awesome to know you have fond memories too! Once my brother went wading in the pond and cut his foot pretty badly on some broken glass; ruined our afternoon picnic, stupid brother. Googled it and got all of these beautiful memories. Paid $75 for a 1 bedroom apartment. I am amazed with all of the customers of Dooleys and their coments about the hot dogs, christmas tree, etc. I am happy for all of you. Oh the memories I lived in Lakewood where half my family still lives what a great place to grow up! Went there with my folks every chance we got. Date . Im not mad about that, he was in the right. Anyway I got a few things from old Harry too. Gotta admit, Ive been outta Long Beach, North Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding areas for some time. was just across the isle. ;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Emery. They made great poorboy sandwiches. Jan posted by Dooley's Hardware of Long Beach, California @ 7:53 PM 7 comments Franks 5-10, Dons Liquor, Stopn Go, Grants, Houten Park, Joes Market, Iceland Ice rink, Roller rink, Mexico City Resturant, Chicken Delight, The May Fair, . He lived on Sunset and Elm. That place was an interesting conceptual store. Long Beach Pike Angel Images Chicago Art Film Images Bridge Building Unique Hotels Weird Creatures Aerial Photo Municipal Auditorium and Rainbow Pier Long Beach, CA D David Zach Historic Long Beach, CA . remember at the 18th hole, windmill the ball would return to the office after you hit it through the windmill. Still have the trinket box. Long Beach Firemen's Historical Museum: Repository: CSUDH Archives: Rights: The sweet little ol lady in the upstairs would sneak me 2 hamburgers with my drink and a slice of that fantastic chocolate cream pie (with the shavings on top). Email Address: See available information. Later, when the Paccione family purchased it, the name was changed to Romes. George/Julie, please let me know if youre still out there on the net. I lived over by Sutter. Harry had a bike shop in his garage and he wouldnt sell his house to Dooley. After finishing the sundae my Mom asked if I was satisfied? Mary. . 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