Take care Jan Mooney now. Hardware Mart Dooleys. He was retired of course. At 10 cents they werethe best. Besides playing catch in the driveway (or Poison, which was a game where our friend Kathy would be a baserunner, and my brother and I would try to tag her out when she would run from one base to the other), and trying not to get hit by a car if the ball went into the street, one of our main sources of entertainment was to go down the street to Dooleys Hardware, where the giant lumberjack stood,overlooking Long Beach Boulevard. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember the Lumberjack and the big Sherman Williams sign covering the globe or something like that. I said, Marris pizza & By the doll collection. Dooleys Family Hardware Store, theres more, theres more, at Dooleys! Thank you SO much for finding that and sharing it what a treat to remember. I really miss Dooleys great memories of the place, and really nothing like it today, at least not around here. Two firefighters haul tangle of hoses behind hose crew spraying scorched interior of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop. I worked at Dooleys (Door 4) from 1979-1981 then again from 1983-1984. Gotta admit, Ive been outta Long Beach, North Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding areas for some time. in Michigan I have a great photo of my grandfather in his apron standing behind the counter, Ill post it when I can. I loved Jordan High and I had friends that went to Star King. But I remember buying a refrigerator from Dooleys when my husband and I bought our first home out here in Lake Elsinore, CA. We have been together ever since (30 Years this November). Left Jordan in 75. I was very young then, first or second grade. YOu might have sold some 45s to me! Shirley Dooley Nesbitt and her husband Rod were running the place by then, but still every once and a while old man Dooley would wander the store thanking everyone for the job they were doing. 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). We lived on Dawson Ave across from the elementary school. It was family owned right? Dooley won a Pyrrhic victory in that the boundary was found to not be established at the block wall but Trigg has an easement over her 1 of concrete driveway which was built up to the wall. 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. 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! I used to love Douglas Burger French Dips, Pastrami sandwiches, Burgers, all that. Born and raised in long beach. Anybody remember what those statues were? 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. Still one of the most fun jobs I ever had. From Red Fox Lanes to Shady Acres. One of the best days was Sunday, when they served lunch in the kitchen upstairs. I worked 6 days a week and ate those hot dogs for lunch every single day with a Nesbitts orange sodaeach cost a dime. 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. remember you didnt need bait, just throw your line in and wait couple seconds and yang it out and you would usually hook a fish. Wow, what a trip down memory lane! Now site of Dooley's Elementary School. Every item on Calisphere has been contributed to the site by a California institution. 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 now 62. i loved that place. While logged in and authenticated, you will not be asked to solve any complicated Recaptcha V2 challenges. I grew up in Lakewood, in a little 3 bedroom house. 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. I went to Sutter and graduated 6th grade in 1962; lived on Pacific Ave. maybe a block from the school. And I remember Dooleys too! if the company chooses to hide the private information on their profile from the general public. Its funny everybody has a different spelling for what thought was Cheer park we used to make little fishing nets out of my moms nylons and a coat hanger and catch pollywogs ( we also referred to it as pollywog park then we would take them home and keep them in a jar but didnt know how to keep them so they died and the water got smelly quick. Dooley had built a concrete block wall on what he thought was or was close to the property boundary with Trigg. Contact Us. What a great place it was to be a kid. I never could ride a skateboard in a park. Ls restaurant near the shopping center was a Friday night dinner out for us. Item Description. My father always took me there in the 60s and early 70s. P.S. We need it really bad now. I bugged out of Compton several years ago due to the takeover of the area by Crips and Bloods. 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. We would have all go to jail. I was class of 78, we just missed each other! 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. - Store information for your local hardware store in Long Beach, CA. I remember standing in long lines for them . It would be great to remember some fun and crazy times we had at Dooleys! Firefighter sprays hose around scorched remains of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop following nighttime fire. How could you know. We hit them up at lunch from Jordan when the line was not too long! I cant find you. i remember in the middle store food, fishing gear, gifts. . 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. It really makes me feel good. Yes! 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. 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. I actually worked for Dooleys from 76-78, at the Warehouse at Cherry and Artesia. The fellow in charge at the store wharehouse (Sarge) was a real hoot. I delivered appliances for them. Grocers, too, are getting into the bigger-is-better act. ;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Emery. Awesome to know you have fond memories too! They did have those great dolls I remember them, too! with up to 5 times the number of maximum matches per search vs. non-subscribers. Dooleys was one of my favorite places to go as a child I dont know of any place that compares today. Seemed like things had more of a personal human and nostalgic touch then, as opposed to now being all corporate, prefabricated and part of some impersonal national marketing scheme. Went to Grant, Hamilton and Jordan. I remember a Huffs Coffee Shop on Long Beach and Artesia. I also remember they would serve employees lunch if you worked on a Sunday. You are absolutely correct, the layout was just like what you remember. Three buildings, and all heart. Look below the item for additional data you may want to include. It is all gone now. By the parking for teachers that was chained off. I used to eat 6-10 hot dogs a day and pick up a $1.99 monural record every week after pay day. I grew up on Arbor St. My first job was at Wells Bed and Sofa working for Mr. Don Wells. thanks for letting me add my memories to yours. Went to Jahn A Sutter elementary. I used to play video games at Redd Foxx Lanes. Made it over to the main store quite often to either pick up a floor model, or bring them an appliance from warehouse stock. and arbor st. My sister was very mad especially after I made the burn thumb to her. I tell people that I had a orange tree in my backyard, how I used to run from the helicopters, and ride my motorcycle is in the Los Angeles River. ADDITIONAL LINKS Email Address: See available information. Prices are subject to change without notice. The funny thing is they never said anything about the little brown bags of candy, like a sandwich bag or lunch bag. Mrs Dooley always chose the glasswares like tea cups and saucers for the ladies collections. 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. a new school at the former Dooley's Hardware at Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Street. I cant remember what exactly these were named/called. I dont have a lot of memories of Dooleys, but I am sure enjoying all of yours! Somebody else mentioned Scherer Park, I believe this is the correct spelling and it is in Bixby Knolls. I remember buying a Christmas tree and a trinket box at Dooleys. Wow. DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART, Long Beach CA. 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 worked in the garden shop, 65-67; my brother, major appliance, 64-66 & my sister, record dept. I knew Shirley Dooley in grade school at Jane Addams. My house was built at the same time as the school. For about the same amount of years. Unfortunately, I couldnt find a decent picture of the store with the lumberjack in front, but this is a pretty cool website that shows a state-by-state listing, with photos, of the immense and terrifying monuments that we Americans like to erect and enjoy: I love reading what you write. a big greek guy owned the place. Actually, I think he was indicating Romeos Itanial deli and pizza/sandwich shop. I was a little kid & it seemed very small to me. She alllowed me to have a chocolate fudge sundae instead of dinner. Contributing Institution. 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. Steve. I hardly spoke to her because I was too scared. Dels Liquors on L.B.Blvd. 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. Collection. HI Michael! Used to go to Dels Liqour store and get my hair cut in the same plaza. See Hardware Mart Dooleys's age, phone number, house address, email address, social media accounts, public records, and check for criminal records on Spokeo. OMGI still dream about Dooleys hot dogs! Such a shame you can never go home again.. Many super nice employees there, my favorite was spud. In addition, Dooley "WHOLESALE DISCOUNTS . Remember Miss Buehl? I played as a child in the back rooms and attic of the orginal hardware store. Two more memories Marris Pizza on Long Beach Boulevard, and the Roller Arena on Alondra. Great memory! like an Egyptian Princess . was in the same building upstairs. My parents bought all the furniture from Howards , I got my first motorcycle from Long Beach Honda . Those were wonderful times. Colleen I remember the giant lights in the sky! 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. Saw Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World at one of them (cant remember which) with my folks. Sizzler was a treat. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I had my own daughter in 1982 and thought of so many of my fellow employees as family. Went there with my folks every chance we got. Good times. 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. The parking lot was so long that it was never full. I loved reading these comments. Hey neighbor, I must have left (working at the Garden Dept.) 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. 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. That was in Nov. 1987. Blvd. I was just thinking of my childhood days in Long Beach in the the 60s, it was a great time. 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. The subs were the best. CA; DO; DO-2083; DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART; DOOLEY'S HARDWARE MART. 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. Later, when the Paccione family purchased it, the name was changed to Romes. Thank was just across the isle. I remember looking at it from our car when I was waiting for my dad or mom. Then you and I went to elementary school together. in 1969. All the stories here remind me of so much more out that way. Jordan c/o 83. on I lived on 49th st against the train tracks. To my recollections Scherer Park was in Bixby Knolls. I saw Raging Bull and Looking for Mr. Goodbar there, and it may even have been on the same night! After finishing the sundae my Mom asked if I was satisfied? Firefighters examine damaged storage area following nighttime fire at Dooley's Hardware Store. At least he tried. I dont believe I remember you Jared but there were a lot of people I didnt know that lived around there. Im 54 years old now and they will never be a time like that again. The playlists were free to take home, so I would have a new one each week, and track my favorite songs to see how popular they were. And here it is and here you are! Description Hose crew (Babcock, left, and Luther) spray charred interior of Dooley's Hardware Store Garden Shop following nighttime fire. I remember Shady Acres as well. 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. I didnt care to eat a hot dog for a very long time . Then I hooked up with a certain biz called Wal-Mart. I used to play caroms and do crafts at the little rec center there and they had great swings! I went to HS at Millikan. Hey there young lady. 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. As I grow older, Im so thankful for those experiences, because they give me an appreciation for small, sweet events, like piling into the carall six of us kidswith my Mom and Dad, to be treated to a hot dog at Dooleys. Sponsored Learn More D&B Reports Available for Dooley's Hardware Mart I think I was allowed to go buy them in 1970 they were 89 cents. My family lived on Mountain View from 72 till 83. remember kirks corner, went there for years. Im not mad about that, he was in the right. Anyhow, I ended up googling to this site and thought I would leave some comments. 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. Going down suicide hill at Scherer park. 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 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! I bowled my first time at Red Fox Lanes; used to cash in pop bottles at the liquor store on LB Blvd. I must have gone to the Prince of Wales, what was it near? I worked in the garden dept from 65-67. Hi Kathy, hope youre still out there. Date . That was the summer and fall of 1967. I lived at 111 W. Delamo, Apt 11, in 1969 when my husband was in the Navy. Store located in the 5000 block of Long Beach Boulevard. I was watching a Dooleys commercial the other day on You Tube. I didnt think anybody remembered like I do. I went to sutter K- 5th grade, then we moved to San Diego. Hi Richard! Jan, when you read this, find me on facebook under Veronica Gonzales McLinden. 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. I think the average movie was rarely over an hour and a half long. 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. Martins pizza, Douglas burgers, and the chili cheese dogs at Dooleys. . Where the 91 and the 710 intersected. I remember the hot dogs the most! (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). View source image in 68. Just tried to replace glass bowls for my Oster Mixer (Stand Mixer) this morning. Personally, I havent been back in the Long Beach area since 2001. It was my first job and I was hired by the General Mgr who was my friends father, her mother was Charles Dooleys niece. 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. Thank you for sharing, also. He worked in the snack bar! I recall the original Hardware store. Wow! 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. 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