And just for the record, my friends and I used to play hide-and-seek upstairs buy the doll collection and the furniture. 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. Any other Doolyites out there? i lived in the trailer park next to taco bell a half block from shady acresi went there every night to play pinball..and friends and i would run around the golf course creating kid havoc and freaking out the golfershaha..the old dude who ran shady acres would run us off. I went to Sutter from kindergarten through 6th grade (1966 through 1972 or so)! Richard. L.B. By the parking for teachers that was chained off. Fun stuff. Those were wonderful times. But he went there anyway . 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. contributor's website. Funny, l remember you. There was a Taco Bell in that area. 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. Im not mad about that, he was in the right. Do you remember other places in and around Long Beach? Miss them. Identifier: 3455_1: Title: . Dooley's Hardware Mart filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. Looks like everyone remembers the hot dogs!!!! your daughter was so beautiful. 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. And the lake at Scherer Park we were told a body was found in it the freezer in the front of Dels where I would pick out my Sidewalk Sundae, and Tom would say, Thatll be 35 dollars, please! Red Fox lanes, where I learned how to bowl and went to league night with my parents a great time! Anyhow, I ended up googling to this site and thought I would leave some comments. i am now 62. i loved that place. hi to you i work there to you storys are great. Look below the item for additional data you may want to include. 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. Good memories, I found this site many years after you all did. I miss Dooleys too. I dont remember the seafood grotto on Ocean, but its nice to hear from a greek reader my grandfather and grandmother came to the States from Athens through Ellis Island, and my grandfather and great-uncle George owned two ice cream parlors (parlors! wow i bet some of us knew each other. Phone & Email. Dooley "WHOLESALE DISCOUNTS . Comprehensive information on any company or organization. She actually got me my first job at Dooleys. I remember my mom dropping me off in a long Cadillac that had fins on the back. It is a shame we can never go home. Great memories! Fun memories for sure! Store located in the 5000 block of Long Beach Boulevard. 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. Good times. small (250x250 max) medium (500x500 max) Large; Dooley's Hardware store fire, 5075 Long Beach Blvd. He appeared in a few commercials. Loved Dooleys; got my first baseball mitt there. 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/. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I learned how to play asteroids at Redd Fox lanes! Left Jordan in 75. 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 had a step brother that skated there. Actually, I think he was indicating Romeos Itanial deli and pizza/sandwich shop. 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. ADDITIONAL LINKS The projects are funded separately from the school district's operating budget. 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. My Dad would sometimes take us to Dooleys for hot dogs too. 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. WAIT A MINUTE WAIT A MINUTE! 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. Get this Press-Telegram page for free from Friday, October 5, 1973 ch Blvd Long Beach 428-1212 ' f Dooley s Hardware Mart 5075 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach 428-1212 RCA Model ES475 The IRVINGTON . 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. I really cant stand when these computers correct my spelling. George Land, Camp Meeker, CA. Oh so much fun we had and we didnt even know it. Im in the beginning process of writing a screenplay about growing up in Compton as a white kid, as well as living there well into my adult years (cant give too much away) and Im seeking personal testimonies about white folks living in north Long Beach (Compton and surrounding areas of course), however, for now anyway, all I can offer is to buy breakfast, or lunch for anyone who is interested in allowing me to interview them. We were cashiers in paint building also. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images I remember a Huffs Coffee Shop on Long Beach and Artesia. Oh ya, working in the Garden Dept. That annoying daily skateboard noise was supplied by Rod and Shirley Nesbitts kid, who apparently later ironically grew up to officially close the store in the early 90s. I remember Shady Acres as well. . Dooleys was the only place we had for a one stop shop. I remember buying a Christmas tree and a trinket box at Dooleys. I played as a child in the back rooms and attic of the orginal hardware store. I remember going walking and skate boarding with my brother along and down inside of what my mom called the Wash. Large storm drains similar to a levy. The record dept. About the same time you were at Dooleys I was working part time at KFC. After my moms funeral at Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, I really have no reason to be there. After finishing the sundae my Mom asked if I was satisfied? 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. Shady Acres was a blast, and little snackbar type place there to eat. 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. 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? there was a boy scout park called will j. reed park that was about 4 or 5 blocks south of del amo and then about 3 blocks west of long beach blvd. Ruben was my boss. The first step (screening) would be done by way of a simple telephone conversation. i was always fascinated by the conveyer belt that stock came down from above on. Nothing else compares to it today, does it? I remember a kid in the mid 80s, who worked at dooleys, who used to skateboard the parking lot. I feel lucky that I had Dooleys to go to when I was a kid nothing else even comes close today. right before you started. Eating at The Prince of Wales on L.B. When I think of Dooleys, I think about the hotdogs with my Mom and Dad. my dad (bill simpson) worked in appliances at dooleys for about 20 yrs in the 60s and 70s. 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. Playing Asteroids at Red Fox Lanes. Dels Liquors on L.B.Blvd. We need it really bad now. To have all of it within blocks of my house was the best . I remember getting a glazed do-nut for seven cents and sharing it with my cat (she must have liked the yeast). We lived on Dawson Ave across from the elementary school. 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. Loved the summer programs at Sutter, arts and crafts and the traveling softball team that played the other elementary schools. I grew up in Compton. I lived over by Sutter. 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. Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. The entire area is a sea of memories. 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. I remember getting a Disney Songtape of Goin' Quackers here in 1986 and eating at the snack bar. Thanks for the write up. and Roland Meckel also from down the street was the lucky one of us. I am born and raised here too, so love hearing your memories of the town we both grew up in. on Cherry off Market. I grew up on Arbor St. My first job was at Wells Bed and Sofa working for Mr. Don Wells. I never played Golf there, but I would always play the video games they had in the arcade. Long Beach Firemen's Historical Museum: Repository: CSUDH Archives: Rights: P.S. Again, Im 64 and Im a professional businessman who has no interest in wasting my time, nor yours. I used to love going there and getting the franks and beans and the what kids wasnt mesmerized by the Lumberjack?! it was on long beach blvd and market on the south/west corner, across the street from the old band of america, I do remember Kirks Corner! what memories. i lived on Market st next door to Lindbergh Jr Hi. My family lived on Mountain View from 72 till 83. remember kirks corner, went there for years. Growing up on the block, Dooleys was one of my playgrounds, along with Red Fox Lanes across the street, Scherer Park, and Shady Acres. For about the same amount of years. G S A True Value Hardware in Long Beach, CA, we're here to help. 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. I had a little square box with a handle (because you never knew when you would be invited to a slumber party, and have to bring your music) that kept my 45s safe. I knew Shirley Dooley in grade school at Jane Addams. - Dooley's Hardware - Long Beach (yeah, I know . Immediately, brought back a lot of those warm fond memories, hot dogs, 45s, play lists, Christmas trees, etc. Then just passed the pharmacy, through the doors was the hot dogs and orange julius on your right and a craft supply shop on your left. Get free access to the complete judgment in DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART v. TRIGG on CaseMine. And looking back those were the best days of my life. Our Boy Scout troop was sponsored by Dooleys. Shady Acres is now a condominium complex, I think; I used to play miniature golf there, and held quite a few birthday parties there. Patrick, omigosh, I remember that commercial! Utilize our advanced search form to filter the search results by Company Name, City, State, Postal Code, Then you were there when I was there. Prices are subject to change without notice. Hopefully get some pictures of a place I had so much fun shopping with my Grandmother. I will use his email. . Hardware store fire at Long Beach, 26 November 1958. Later, when the Paccione family purchased it, the name was changed to Romes. He and I talked on the phone sometimes about the past and he tells me to just talk about rock and roll and the bands. Colleen, I do remember a painted wall on the side of the deli, that had a big sandwich. I like the memories,( The way things were). Where this was originallylocated they placed a school there and named it Dooley's. They had fiberglass statues there as well. Do you recall a store at Atlantic and Olive (now Alondra) called The Try-it Store? . the lumberjack was on the 3rd most northern building. All Addresses (1) Family. How could you know. View source record on Best halibut in town. HI Michael! Does anyone remember the Worn Out West? Thank you for sharing, also. Date . I hardly spoke to her because I was too scared. remember the middle building and on the top of it it a atlas of the world and above it was a gallon of sherman paint spilling paint all over the globe and it had floresent lights that glowed at night. City Council? Mrs Dooley always chose the glasswares like tea cups and saucers for the ladies collections. We used to shop at Dooleys. The container has a sticker that said Dooleys. Gotta admit, Ive been outta Long Beach, North Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding areas for some time. Dooley had built a concrete block wall on what he thought was or was close to the property boundary with Trigg. She would let me and my older brother out of the car and tell the Usher at the front ( who was wearing a nice uniform and standing in the front of the building ) we would be there until she picked us up after the movie. They did have those great dolls I remember them, too! I went to Sutter, then Hughes. Learn more about the collections in Calisphere. Who is your brother? I worked in the garden shop, 65-67; my brother, major appliance, 64-66 & my sister, record dept. How sad it is not there anymore Thank goodness Douglas burger still is!! My Dad hated to go there because he had to stand in line for a long time. My first job was at Wells bed and sofa on L.B. I dont remember the guys name but I remember him telling me that he was the reason that they tore down Badlands and filled it in with dirt. I attended one of my friends birthday parties there in 75. I also got to work in the Christmas tree lot during December. Your entire office will be able to use your search subscription. In 81 or 82. And once in a while wed put on our Sunday-go-to-meetin clothes and our best manners to go to Cliftons. in 68. All the way from the bridge to the corner of Del Amo and Long Beach Boulevard was special. It didnt pay much, but some of the experiences were priceless. App. CA; DO; DO-2083; DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART; DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART. Prices and program participation may vary. https://www.facebook.com/groups/5916137753/ Its been nice to find other Long Beach folks! I think he used to walk around the store in a brown suit. Romas Italian deli on Atlantic was a place my whole family enjoyed. I dont need to re-visit. Ive told people about it for years but the name wouldnt come back to me until this morning. 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. Remember Miss Buehl? Does anyone out there remember the Crest and Towne theaters on Atlantic Ave.? I was a lazy, do-nothing clod, far beneath her level. Awesome to know you have fond memories too! like an Egyptian Princess . I said, Marris pizza & By the doll collection. I have the best memories of dooleys and that house as we spent all of the 80s there and part of the 90s. Look for pictures of Badlands skatepark. I remember thinking that it was a huge restaurant when I was a kid. My husband said that body at the park was a lady that lived next door to him, they called her aunt Dot her husbands name was Brownie, this site has brought back many memories for him. (A Christmas Story is one of my favorite movies; I really think my dad may have been the inspiration for Darrin McGavin, except that he wove a tapestry of obscenity while working on the family car, instead of the furnace). So many memories from my childhood over in that area. 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. Stop & Go liquor. anyone remember the seafood grotto restaurant in the 50s on ocean blvd? 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. There is something always kind of special about mom n pop (family owned) places that have a personal homey atmosphere to it. In later years I was sad to see it leave. We're proud to be a member of the True Value family, and we're here to serve our community. I never seen anything like it since. FLEMING, J. 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. and arbor st. Wow. I must have gone to the Prince of Wales, what was it near? 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. He wasnt any good . Share Park? Title. Does anyone remember Shady Acres Miniature Golf? One of you mentioned something that we didnt even know. Nothing like that will ever happen again. 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. Dooley dogs, arcade games at Red Fox Lanes, dinner out at Sizzler, riding bikes in the LA River, mini golf at Shady Acres. loved it! Please, no worries whatsoever. And we ate at Lucys for special occasions I remember having Lobster Thermidor once, because I thought it was so grown-up, and I also remember thinking it was too much for me I loved going to Lucys, though; great old-school restaurant, dark and red leather booths. My name is Jan Mooney but you would have know me by Jan Horton. The funny thing is they never said anything about the little brown bags of candy, like a sandwich bag or lunch bag. 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. Dooley's asserts that under the Evidence Code it is a Morgan presumption affecting the burden of proof. ;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Emery. Coach Bob (Mesa), playing caroms, learned how to braid key chains with the plastic colored braid material. I would like to ask a pretty random question. I remember Dooleys. 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. The Dooley gang was the best. I grew up on Arbor st. 1977 to 1983. See Hardware Mart Dooleys's age, phone number, house address, email address, social media accounts, public records, and check for criminal records on Spokeo. My parents bought all the furniture from Howards , I got my first motorcycle from Long Beach Honda . if the 2 comments were talking about the one on atlantic/ the 6000 or 6100 block of altantic it was called romeos and than later changed to romes. Grocers, too, are getting into the bigger-is-better act. I am having a blast reading all the memories of Dooleys; it really was a treasure. Im going to see if I can find a photo I took ballet and tap from Dorothy Castle on Market, and we used to get burgers from the Hi-Lo on Market, across from Lindbergh Junior HIgh. then golf till about the 16th hole and then hide the clubs and balls till next day. Too bad since the area when I grew up seemed to be reasonably safe considering the size of the city. G S A True Value Hardware in Long Beach, CA is your locally owned hardware store. Thanks! What a great place it was to be a kid. Douglas Burger was a huge fave of mine, also , would you believe I was thinking about Dooleys this morning and looked it up on Google. As a kid I lived on Virginia Ave (72 83), one block behind Dooleys and two blocks from Sutter Elementary. Love the posts on here! Merchandise burned and buried beneath heaps of burnt wood and twisted metal. We were probably at Dooleys at the same time, picking out trees! Change). Does anybody remember Harrys bike shop. 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. It was on Atlantic a half a block from Jordan. 2d 337. Phone Number: See available information. Went there with my folks every chance we got. You must remember Norma the manager of your dept. . All before sexual harassment came along. Sponsored Learn More D&B Reports Available for Dooley's Hardware Mart Cheers! I think I was allowed to go buy them in 1970 they were 89 cents. I mentioned I had room for a banana split, and she let me have one! Steve Hampton from down the street worked in the toy dept. It has been very nice to reminisce about days past. Hardware Mart Dooleys. in Michigan I have a great photo of my grandfather in his apron standing behind the counter, Ill post it when I can. I cant remember what exactly these were named/called. He and his sister Shirley pretty much ran it during the time I worked there. I also have a fond memory of going to Welchs for my thirteenth birthday and feeling very grown-up and special being in such a posh place (linen table cloth and napkins), we didnt have a lot of money so dining out like that was a rare treat. they used to serve a free lunch to employees on sundays (i think). Mrs. Trigg appealed, claiming title to the one-foot strip by adverse possession, estoppel, and agreed boundary. DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART Company Number 0322111 Previous Company Numbers C0322111 Status Suspended Ftb Incorporation Date 8 June 1956 (over 66 years ago) Dissolution Date 2 January 2004 Company Type Stock Corporation - CA - General Jurisdiction California (US) Registered Address 5045 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH CA 90805 United States Agent Name 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. Just curious, were the owners irish? Dooleys had cheap hotdogs and it was a great place to go. Date 1958-11-26. 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. Oh and the Long Beach Pike! I was a little kid & it seemed very small to me. The $16 million Lakewood renovation i think you all would enjoy it. Paid $75 for a 1 bedroom apartment. 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? I think I might have applied for a job there, but never followed through with it. It was right next to the snack bar and I also helped Fran who was in charge of the snack bar. Douglas Burgers was my favorite, next to Dooleys hot dogs, of course. Oh, and they also sold hardware. My husband and I talk about it sometimes. N. LB was a great place to grow up! 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. Somebody else mentioned Scherer Park, I believe this is the correct spelling and it is in Bixby Knolls. And here it is and here you are! In addition, all pages on Bizapedia will be You never really know you are loving your job until it is gone. I lived in N LB from 1985-1990. I wish it were still there, I moved away from Long Beach 25 years ago and I really miss it. My first job in 1969 was working in the portable TV section. i worked in the record dept. In the fast-food world of today I imagine kids rarely get to experience such and will not have any fond memories like these. I remember looking at it from our car when I was waiting for my dad or mom. Store located in the 5000 block of Long Beach Boulevard. shed talk with the ladies who were collecting and fine the things needed & wanted to fill their collections. Large cement water way (they raced cars in them in the movie GREASE). Always crowded, full of people. (ah minigolf a skate park? My house was built at the same time as the school. Also I remember Shady Acres miniature golf which no place could compare with in my book. Dehls. 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