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Great place! . I remember we used to look at the toys at Dooleys (GI Joes, Trains, games). There was a Taco Bell in that area. In addition, Dooleys really did make my life better. Firefighters examine damaged storage area following nighttime fire at Dooley's Hardware Store. from 60 to 73. I would have gone to Jordan H.S. That place was an interesting conceptual store. in 3 years there we won one football gameit was against number one polydamn were they pissed. 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. Born and raised in LB, and I graduated from Jordan in 75. Two more memories Marris Pizza on Long Beach Boulevard, and the Roller Arena on Alondra. Dooley's Hardware Mart (personified here as Dooley), the owner of Lot 5, obtained judgment and $40 damages against Dorice Trigg, the owner of Lot 6, enjoining her from using a strip of Lot 5, 94 feet long and one foot wide. Dooleys was one of my favorite places to go as a child I dont know of any place that compares today. One day in about 1966, the Greeter from Laguna Beach walked all the way to Dooleys just to get a couple of hot dogs he had heard were only 10 cents. Man, miss North Long Beach! I graduated from Jordan in 1974, I remember my girlfriend and I going to the football games and the Panthers rarely won. Left Jordan in 75. Take care Jan Mooney now. Its good that we remember these places and the times. I remember Welchs! Dels Liquors on L.B.Blvd. I had my own daughter in 1982 and thought of so many of my fellow employees as family. Del Amo is a six-lane highway, and our house was about thirty feet away from thousands of cars rushing by day and night, either on their way to or from the Long Beach Freeway, which was about a mile away. RIP, Dooleys!\r\r(ALL COPYRIGHTS ACKNOWLEDGED.) How sad it is not there anymore Thank goodness Douglas burger still is!! It really makes me feel good. served to you completely ad free and you will be granted access to view every profile in its entirety, even I think I might have filled out an application for Dooleys, but ended up flippinf burgers at Carls Jr on Atlantic and 37th Street instead. Why were they so good? Later, when the Paccione family purchased it, the name was changed to Romes. The subs were the best. I grew up in the Dooley house, which was right in the middle of the 4 parking lots. Hi Veronica I remember you. was just across the isle. 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. 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. All before sexual harassment came along. Oh ya, working in the Garden Dept. But he went there anyway . https://www.facebook.com/groups/5916137753/ Its been nice to find other Long Beach folks! Date Created and/or Issued. 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. I really miss Dooleys great memories of the place, and really nothing like it today, at least not around here. With the Bizapedia Pro Search service you will get unlimited searches via our various search forms, We would always go at Christmas-time to get decorations, etc. contributor's website. And I remember Dooleys too! I do believe that since Ive read of so many of the changes made in the area. i know where your coming from califorinabean, i went to jane addams, lindbergh and then jordan/ class 1967 and to have all those great places to go to growing up was fantastic. Email Address: See available information. We are sorry, but your computer or network may be sending automated queries. contributor's website. the italian deli was Mama Rosas on Paramount one block south of South st. Cherris Can Can was on the corner S & P. next was Muldoons Saloon. 63-65. You can find me on face book. I know its year later but I just came across this article after Goggleing Dooleys Hardware and the Iowa Pork Shop Grocery store; places we went to when I was growing up in North Long Beach, I have fond memories of all these places. I never could ride a skateboard in a park. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Date 1958-11-26. All Addresses (1) Family. She was quiet, refined, & upper class. my mom bought one of the first microwave ovens from there after we seen a demonstration in the mid store. Crest Theatre comes to mind and there was another theatre nearby, but the name escapes me. California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections. it was 2 blocks north of atlantic theater, Hi everybody, I grew up on zane street. I delivered appliances for them. What a lovely comment how nice that you are going on a road trip! That skatepark was called Badlands. 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. I wish it were still there, I moved away from Long Beach 25 years ago and I really miss it. In the fast-food world of today I imagine kids rarely get to experience such and will not have any fond memories like these. Miss them. Didnt remember about the mac and cheese, I probably would have been chowing on that if I worked there, too. Unlike my mom and sisters who would rather hit the Sears Roebuck on the other end of Long Beach Blvd, Id rather hang out at the hardware store. Been there ever since. I had the best childhood. Patrick, omigosh, I remember that commercial! I just found this while looking for a photo of Dooleys for a story I wrote about working there and being the first checker inside the store to be robbed. Thanks so much for reading, and dropping in; I have to tell you that Ive been writing here for a couple of years now, and my post on Dooleys Hardware has gotten the most number of comments. Does anyone remember Shady Acres Miniature Golf? Steve. and Lucys for dinner and drinks, with the piano bar. The Dooley gang was the best. My mom used to buy her craft supplies there and we would buy jeans, t-shirts at the Levi section. Anyway, lots of love to you all. I must have gone to the Prince of Wales, what was it near? She actually got me my first job at Dooleys. all the wheels looked like a roller coaster fast ride. I grew up on Arbor st. 1977 to 1983. It was one of a kind. Went there with my folks every chance we got. Really good memories. As a kid in Torrance, I was not even sure where this was, just that my father would take me often; but you all have filled out in that image in my mind, Thanx. The list goes on. I worked all over the store and had so much fun. I grew up there in the early 70s to the early 80s. I remember so many people there like Ruben Macli, warehouse manager North building and Bill Starr , and June Ricks and Hal in sreening, but most of I remember meeting my wife there, Vicky Peters in pullman & Bath, she was amazing. Great memory! Merchandise burned and buried beneath heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal. Sign above shop charred and twisted from smoke. 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! About $2.5 million would go to a project expanding Roosevelt See Hardware Mart Dooleys's age, phone number, house address, email address, social media accounts, public records, and check for criminal records on Spokeo. One of the best days was Sunday, when they served lunch in the kitchen upstairs. For about the same amount of years. Two firefighters haul tangle of hoses behind hose crew spraying scorched interior of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop. All of a sudden something said Dooleys! By the parking for teachers that was chained off. Please, no worries whatsoever. Long Beach Fireman's Historical Museum Photographs Collection, Institution: California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections. I saw Raging Bull and Looking for Mr. Goodbar there, and it may even have been on the same night! If anyone comes across a photo taken from the South end of the store, I would very much like to have oneI mostly worked and was robbed at the south door in the main building where the offices were built up on stilts like a water tower with windows on all four sides, the building nearest Del Amo Blvd. I went to Scherer Park after I went to Dooleys one time and I remember a little brook area and little bridges and there were brush trails that people made leading to little hideouts and stuff. His real name was Forrest. My first job was at Wells bed and sofa on L.B. anyone remember the seafood grotto restaurant in the 50s on ocean blvd? 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. Change). Loved article. I went to Sutter School and Lindbergh Junior High and I went to Jordan. does anyone remember the Big A? What a lovely (and familiar to my own experience!) It looked like a neat H.S. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember it fondly. 2d 337. michaelpoulin@dyingindowney.com Charles Hathaway faved this impact1911 14y My Dad hated to go there because he had to stand in line for a long time. a new school at the former Dooley's Hardware at Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Street. 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 lived in the Four Corner Block area of North Long Beach. I worked there in 1982, I ended up in a rehab in Comptom just north of Dooleys and after 90 days, I took the bus south and got a job in the plumbing dept. Our Boy Scout troop was sponsored by Dooleys. like an Egyptian Princess . If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. Googled it and got all of these beautiful memories. hi richard i work there and rent one of your apt it was great 1979. I recall the original Hardware store. Nothing else compares to it today, does it? thanks for letting me add my memories to yours. It would be great to remember some fun and crazy times we had at Dooleys! It has changed a lot when I was a kid, I used to sit by the pond, and watch boys ride their bikes down the hill and right into it in the summer. I believe it was Richard Dooley that lived across the street from the long parking lot behind the hardware building. Julie, I doubt there will be anything like Dooleys again. Hey, Jan Horton, I certainly remember you (and your darling daughter who looked just like you). that was pete stathis-my grandfather. The entire area is a sea of memories. what memories. We recommend you include the following information in your citation. And just for the record, my friends and I used to play hide-and-seek upstairs buy the doll collection and the furniture. We were probably at Dooleys at the same time, picking out trees! 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 After my moms funeral at Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, I really have no reason to be there. I am sure it makes him feel as good as it does for me to read these comments. Hopefully get some pictures of a place I had so much fun shopping with my Grandmother. 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. Three buildings, and all heart. Made it over to the main store quite often to either pick up a floor model, or bring them an appliance from warehouse stock. . I grew up in Bellflower/Lakewood/Long Beach and we would go to Dooleys frequently when we were young. I started as a cashier in the north building (garden, paint, hardware) and ended up in the south building, first in the radio dept, then upstairs in the furniture dept office. Does anyone out there remember the Crest and Towne theaters on Atlantic Ave.? on Cherry off Market. After finishing the sundae my Mom asked if I was satisfied? I would like to ask a pretty random question. Dooleys Family Hardware Store, theres more, theres more at Dooleys. Come in and see us today. Prices are subject to change without notice. Grocers, too, are getting into the bigger-is-better act. *Orders placed within 3 hours of store closing (, Store Location: 1541 W Pacific Coast Hwy |, in the footer area, opens in a new window. 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? I remember the hot dogs the most! Nice to know other remember. and Roland Meckel also from down the street was the lucky one of us. Gotta admit, Ive been outta Long Beach, North Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding areas for some time. 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. Then you were there when I was there. so good. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Firefighter sprays hose around scorched remains of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop following nighttime fire. Used to go to Dels Liqour store and get my hair cut in the same plaza. Douglas burgers, Marris pizza. Maybe somebody else will find it and read everything. I remember getting a glazed do-nut for seven cents and sharing it with my cat (she must have liked the yeast). I think he used to walk around the store in a brown suit. We went there in the late 50s and even into the 70sI would pay most anything for just one more of their poorboy sandwiches, not like any other Italian sandwich youve ever eatenthe bread was so good, I can still taste exactly what it was like and their meatball sandwiches were amazing too. Its so sad to see that my old house is gone, and dooleys, but Douglas is still there and still as delicious as I remember! The uptown area was fairly popular during the heydays of such businesses as Lou's Books on Atlantic and, of course, Dooley's Hardware on Long Beach Boulevard, but it was most commonly thought of as a rather drab working-class neighborhood that, while growing in population, hadn't evolved much from its hardscrabble roots. I remember looking at it from our car when I was waiting for my dad or mom. also, love the popcorn machine. We would have all go to jail. YOu might have sold some 45s to me! Food Giant contends that it is only a Thayer presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence. I went to Sutter and graduated 6th grade in 1962; lived on Pacific Ave. maybe a block from the school. I remember Dooleys!! My sister is 4 years older than me and one Friday evening when I was about 8, I told my Mom I wasnt too hungry. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The March 2 ballot measure, also supported by the Teachers Association of Long Beach, would provide roughly $20 million for a new elementary school at the site of the former Dooley's hardware store near Del Amo and Long Beach boulevards. Dooleys has been torn down, and the property is now home to a magnetschool: http://www.lbschools.net/dooley/. Was it the Long Beach Drive-In? . We knew that place is the Riverbed. To my recollections Scherer Park was in Bixby Knolls. Filing Jurisdiction, Entity Type, Registered Agent, File Number, Filing Status, and Business Category. Oh and the Long Beach Pike! 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