In response to Major Pepperidge's
recent post on the Alpine Gardens area, here are a few shots of the souvenir stand that was there from an unknown date until August 24, 1997. I have a receipt from its final day of operation somewhere; I believe I purchased Candy Sours.
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I do not have any photos of the actual demolition of the stand, but I do have a thrilling image of the area as dirt!
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Ariel's Grotto opened in this location circa December 1997.
2 comments:
Is this were the silly clam shell thing is now? This stand was far better! When do you approximate that it was built? Funny how when they put in Ariel's Grotto I just assumed there was nothing there before! Hey where's the receipt? I’m curious how much those Candy Sours cost in 90’s?
That is an awesome photo of dirt! ;-)
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