on Cherry off Market. Comprehensive information on any company or organization. that place had it all we lived in lakewood on candlewood by the tracks 1956, Dooleys was cool work there in the late 1970s love there hot dogs and ice cream first job out of high school. today our lives are filled with a lot of places that all look alike, no matter where we go, and I am glad that I grew up with Dooleys down the block. This orginally aired on KTTV 11 in 1981. if we stayed in the area. Really good memories. About $2.5 million would go to a project expanding Roosevelt The funny thing is they never said anything about the little brown bags of candy, like a sandwich bag or lunch bag. And we would do stupid things out in the parking lot on their bicycles and he would come out the door and tell us to leave. Does anyone out there remember the Crest and Towne theaters on Atlantic Ave.? They made great poorboy sandwiches. Cant believe so many good times there. Grocers, too, are getting into the bigger-is-better act. I found the site because I was looking for a picture of old man Dooley. Ruben was my boss. Spent many days at Houghton Park and during the summer, it was swimming at Jordan. Title. , It sounds like you have great memories of Dooleys! I went to Sutter from kindergarten through 6th grade (1966 through 1972 or so)! I remember that we used to walk from there to Shady Acres and back, too. Those were wonderful times. Jan Horton. Growing up on the block, Dooleys was one of my playgrounds, along with Red Fox Lanes across the street, Scherer Park, and Shady Acres. I went to Jane Addames sutters in the gutter. We would have all go to jail. Dooleys really did make my life better. Its been a LONG time). 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. Great roast beef and smashed potatoes. i was always fascinated by the conveyer belt that stock came down from above on. Im 54 years old now and they will never be a time like that again. Who is your brother? I think I might have applied for a job there, but never followed through with it. Share Park? And just for the record, my friends and I used to play hide-and-seek upstairs buy the doll collection and the furniture. Utilize our advanced search form to filter the search results by Company Name, City, State, Postal Code, Of course, every time we went we had to stop to get a hotdog. I grew up in North Long Beach, living in a little house ($13,000.00 for a two-bedroom house in the 60s) on Del Amo Boulevard, between Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard. Just curious, were the owners irish? Love the posts on here! We were probably at Dooleys at the same time, picking out trees! Also I remember Shady Acres miniature golf which no place could compare with in my book. Fire gutted garden shop area of store. Dooley dogs, arcade games at Red Fox Lanes, dinner out at Sizzler, riding bikes in the LA River, mini golf at Shady Acres. 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. I dont believe I remember you Jared but there were a lot of people I didnt know that lived around there. After finishing the sundae my Mom asked if I was satisfied? all the wheels looked like a roller coaster fast ride. Prices are subject to change without notice. And rollercoasters that took you right over the beachI also remember some kind of ski lift ride that took you across the park to the other end. 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. and arbor st. The record dept. Search this record. My husband and daughter are both gone but I remember pushing her stroller on our way to Dooleys, You must have lived closer to Sutter Elementary than I did do you remember in the 60s, at the intersection of Del Amo and Long Beach Boulevard, there were four gas stations? Then you were there when I was there. Fun memories for sure! 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 to go to at the time. I must say this was a cool little topic! I lived in N LB from 1985-1990. I like the memories,( The way things were). Sooo, unladylike. Lucys restaurant L.B.Blvd. I am glad you brought up the Sizzler, it need to be mentioned. YOu might have sold some 45s to me! She was always getting tools or gardening supplies from there. Your entire office will be able to use your search subscription. My sister was very mad especially after I made the burn thumb to her. Hopefully get some pictures of a place I had so much fun shopping with my Grandmother. i think you all would enjoy it. N. LB was a great place to grow up! her collection of dolls & tea cups were exquisite. Its sad to see all these places gone. Thanks for the write up. Also, does anyone remember that Charles served a term on the L.B. Does anybody remember Harrys bike shop. reminiscence. The parking lot was so long that it was never full. The Big As parking lot was so big that Kmart was built in front of the the Big A store, and there was still ample parking. Used to go to Dels Liqour store and get my hair cut in the same plaza. He seemed to know many employees. I dont remember the museum, but Im sure I must have gone through it thanks! Merchandise burned and buried beneath heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal. Wednesday, April 10, 1957 Wad April 10 1957 DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART 5075 LONG BEACH BLVD NORTH LONG BEACH OUTDOOR LIVING and GARDENING DOOLEY'S BIG ONCE-A-YEAR EVENT! I lived right on Del Amo, so living on a side street in Bixby Knolls seemed like heaven to me. I worked at Dooleys in the 80s. Their Suggestion was to Contact Dooleys Hardware in Long Beach. and Long Beach Blvd, https://libguides.csudh.edu/archives-home. You never really know you are loving your job until it is gone. like an Egyptian Princess . Good times. http://cdm16855.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/LBFiremen/id/857, Fires; Retail Stores; Fire Fighters; Smoke, Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd. Please, no worries whatsoever. Past Addresses: See available information. your daughter was so beautiful. While logged in and authenticated, you will not be asked to solve any complicated Recaptcha V2 challenges. the guy was always singing Don Hos Tiny Bubbles no matter when you went. I think I try to use face book like a blogI always have too much to say for the little boxand have to edit it down. I remember buying a Christmas tree and a trinket box at Dooleys. I dont have a lot of memories of Dooleys, but I am sure enjoying all of yours! My parents bought all the furniture from Howards , I got my first motorcycle from Long Beach Honda . 5045 Long Bch Blvd, Long . I have the best memories of dooleys and that house as we spent all of the 80s there and part of the 90s. Thank I was just thinking of my childhood days in Long Beach in the the 60s, it was a great time. Now 71 live in montana. We recommend you include the following information in your citation. I remember Shady Acres as well. Does anyone remember Shady Acres Miniature Golf? S. Jeffery Hardware Store, Chico, Calif : Franzen Bros. Hardware : Franzen Bros. Hardware : Franzen Bros. Hardware with people, Main Street I knew Shirley Dooley in grade school at Jane Addams. We were in the same class for 3 years. Hot dogs at Dooleys I went to Hughes Junior High, and walked home through Scherer Park every day. I remember it well. in 1969. I bugged out of Compton several years ago due to the takeover of the area by Crips and Bloods. UNLOCK PROFILE. I played as a child in the back rooms and attic of the orginal hardware store. Never hear that word anymore!) And I used to go to Cliftons almost every week and there was a guy who drove a Helms truck who lived down the street from us on Del Amo Boulevard. Three buildings, and all heart. Chuck, Hi so good to see your name here! Eating at The Prince of Wales on L.B. Contact Us. You missed mentioning meI was there summer and fall 1967you must have clear at the other endI was at the south door of the south building most of the timeI didnt realize there were so many of us from the block that were there. but dad hoisted them in. michaelpoulin@dyingindowney.com Charles Hathaway faved this impact1911 14y I didnt think anybody remembered like I do. Things are always more clear when you look in the past. on 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. We're proud to be a member of the True Value family, and we're here to serve our community. I used to wade in it as a kid I remember it being slimy, and also remember getting out and finding that I had cut my foot. I should get a page like this and just free flow. I lived just north that area by Starr King Elementary School on Coolidge by Coolidge Park. Even though we moved in 1970, Ive been back to see my old elementary school, Star King and the house I lived in on Butler Street. across from the school was the Hi Lo soda shop ran by Bob & Francis from the early fifties to late 80s. They sold old Levis. i loved christmas there. It looked like a neat H.S. Well today, April 15, 2012 I celebrate 30 years sobriety and who knows what would have happened had I never found my way to Dooleys where I got a chance to start over. Loved Dooleys it was one of a kind. I noticed your response is several years old, so I doubt that youll read this comment (I just found this story, thanks to my sister). I remember Welchs! In addition, Still one of the most fun jobs I ever had. I think I got my first bike there too! Many super nice employees there, my favorite was spud. Firefighters examine damaged storage area following nighttime fire at Dooley's Hardware Store. And once in a while wed put on our Sunday-go-to-meetin clothes and our best manners to go to Cliftons. City Council? 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). I lived on del amo also about two blocks before you got to the train bridge.does anyone remember the little market in the neighborhodd called anderson market they had peeny candy and old lady and her husband they had a meat counter in the back of the store to slice meat for you..i went to sutter elm school form from about 1966 then to lindbergh jr high then grad.from Jordan high in 1975 use to hang aout at Redfox bowling lanes in front of Dooleys..got all my fishing stuff there to fish at scheer park down the street..and the 10cent hot dogs my mom would send me down there on my sting ray baike to buy 10 or 12 for dinner..man that was the days im 54 now and still remember that how about shady acres mini golf who remembers that place? He lived on Sunset and Elm. 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. I actually worked for Dooleys from 76-78, at the Warehouse at Cherry and Artesia. I will try to find photos of Shady Acres it was a really fun minigolf park! The list goes on. P.S. I also got to work in the Christmas tree lot during December. But I remember buying a refrigerator from Dooleys when my husband and I bought our first home out here in Lake Elsinore, CA. Wow. They were unbelievably affordable, which was a real consideration for my parents. My next door neighbor was general manager N.B. Man, miss North Long Beach! I loved Jordan High and I had friends that went to Star King. I never seen anything like it since. If you are in need of enterprise level search, please consider signing up for a Bizapedia Pro Search account as described on this page. Again, thanks for sharing your memory. 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 No. also my favorite games were the baseball with ball bearing balls and flappers. I went to Sutter and graduated 6th grade in 1962; lived on Pacific Ave. maybe a block from the school. in 68. they just carried Lionel) - Frank's Hobby Shop - Orange - The Freight Yard - Anaheim - The Golden Spike - Irvine - Harry's Model Trains - Santa Ana - Hobby Lobby - Riverside (IIRC) - Iron Horse - somewhere in the San Fernando Valley - Iron Horse - Brea - Pop's Hobby Shop - Anaheim Douglas burgers, Marris pizza. I never played Golf there, but I would always play the video games they had in the arcade. they used to serve a free lunch to employees on sundays (i think). - Dooley's Hardware - Long Beach (yeah, I know . where you would sit in a spaceship box with a prong on the end and move it up and down and sideways and try to light up all the cities on the map with the prong before time ran out. I am having a blast reading all the memories of Dooleys; it really was a treasure. I remember you in furniture office when I worked in credit. View source image Went there with my folks every chance we got. Also loved those burgers, but, it wasnt enough, so I would go the snack bar afterwards and get a couple of hot dogs, served by Roland Meckel. i worked in the record dept. Dooleys had cheap hotdogs and it was a great place to go. I used to walk all the way to Dooleys to just look around. Actually, I think he was indicating Romeos Itanial deli and pizza/sandwich shop. Any one please. It was right next to the snack bar and I also helped Fran who was in charge of the snack bar. My brothers and I use to ride the river trail to Shady Acres skate park (1977 I think) and I would go down to Dooleys to get 45s as well. I really cant stand when these computers correct my spelling. Great spaghetti and pizza, and we could never get out of there without writing our name on the walls, like everyone else. I lived at 147 w 52 during the sixties. Johnny I went to Sutter from about 1965, then Hughes, then Jordan (graduated in 78) you might have known my brother, he graduated in 75. Then my brother would buy our two tickets and we would go into the movie theater with our little brown bags of candy that Mom packed and go find a place and sit down. Even though I know this is a great and necessary development for North Long Beach, which has become a pretty sad place for me (more on that later), its hard to drive by without thinking of the giant lumberjack keeping watch over good, cheap hotdogs, and everything else you could ask for in a hardware store. Hope to chat with you soon. (ah minigolf a skate park? my mom bought one of the first microwave ovens from there after we seen a demonstration in the mid store. Once my brother went wading in the pond and cut his foot pretty badly on some broken glass; ruined our afternoon picnic, stupid brother. I would have gone to Jordan H.S. I worked all over the store and had so much fun. I went to Sutter, then Hughes. The institution can answer questions about this item, assit you with obtaining a hi-res copy, and gather additional information you may have about it. 1541 W Pacific Coast HwyLong Beach, CA 90810-4227. Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd. Those walk-ins had character! Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I too was born and raised in North Long Beach, I graduated from Jordan in 74. And how could you ever forget Dooleys. served to you completely ad free and you will be granted access to view every profile in its entirety, even Use to get our Christmas tree there every year as well! during Christmas was great. The $16 million Lakewood renovation the romeo family sold it to the paccione family in mid 60s and they dropped the o in the name so it went from romeos to romes. contributor's website. Hardware store fire at Long Beach, 26 November 1958. This corporate entity was filed approximately sixty-seven years ago on Friday, June 8, 1956 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State. Hi Kathy, hope youre still out there. My brother and I loved the Jell-O cubes in the parfait glasses with the dollop of whip cream; under the lights of the buffet line the cubes looked like shimmering jewels. does anyone remember the Big A? I could ride it the street good enough but didnt have the talent for that old park. The lot where Dooleys was is now a grade school (Dooley Elementary, I believe), but I think the lumberjack is still there have fun! Steve. Great memories! I live in San Luis Obispo now and have not been down that way in over 25 years + . I grew up in the Dooley house, which was right in the middle of the 4 parking lots. We used to buy our Christmas trees in the parking lot of Dooleys every year; my father would tie the tree to the roof of our 66 Impala, and curse for the whole block and a half ride home, while he and my mother would hold the tree down so it wouldnt fly off and cause any major accidents. Thank you for taking me back. Contributing Institution. 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