The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Little Man Ice Cream

Doesn’t everybody love it when a business looks like this? Little Man Ice Cream is in the Highlands Historic district just west of dow...

August 23, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Vintage Hotel Signs on Wilcox Avenue in Hollywood

I took these while running around the heat of a very hot LA day. It was worth it as I finally was able to shoot these fabulous signs. What I...

August 21, 2010 by denny

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Telescoping “Space Queen” 1950’s travel trailer

Now your bedroom has a 19-foot ceiling. I understand it didn’t sell very well, and was discontinued quickly....

August 12, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Ok, you go straight for a couple of miles and hang a left at the Big Chicken….

Q: What’s big and red with a clucking beak and a giant eyeball that spins? A: The Big Chicken, of course! The big chicken has been a M...

August 10, 2010 by Georgia

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Keeping the hair spray industry in business, one bouffant at a time-

Another fabulous find at an Atlanta Thrift store....

August 9, 2010 by Georgia

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Ghost Ranch Lodge Ashtray

Miracle Mile is home to a strip of vintage neon-lit hotels here in Tucson and one of the most famous was the Ghost Ranch Lodge. Built in 194...

August 8, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Crazy Exterior in Kent UK

I would love this to be my exterior, I’m not sure how long it took the local council to object !...

August 1, 2010 by shirlie williams

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KITSCHionaires’ Hideaway

Wanna join me? You’re invited!...

July 26, 2010 by Zeppy

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Allan Sherman’s NYC apartment…

“Hello Mudda…Camp Granada” noted in game post on 7-22. These are photos taken July 1969 at Allan Sherman’s NYC apart...

July 24, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – this concludes our tour

If I do find other things I did not post, they will show up here of course. This concludes my little tour of “Willis Wonderland”...

July 23, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Cootie Game

I can’t remember any game more popular than Cootie when I was growing up. But forget about the game itself, I loved playing with the l...

July 21, 2010 by Allee Willis

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The Shady Dell Trailer Park (part two)

If you’re ever in Southern Arizona you must stay at the Shady Dell trailer park resort in Bisbee! We had a blast there. Not only do yo...

July 20, 2010 by Michael Ely

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The Shady Dell Trailer Park (part one)

My partner, Spider, just had his 59th birthday so we decided to celebrate with a group of friends down in Bisbee. Bisbee is an old Victorian...

July 19, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Woody Allen’s SLEEPER House – Annex for Willis Wonderland?

The “Sculptured House” that appeared in Woody Allen’s 1973 futuristic comedy, SLEEPER may be facing foreclosure. Check out...

July 12, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 6

Having a little moment with Allee and “The French Kissing” wall. I love the planters to the right of the picture. This is anothe...

July 5, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland – part 5

Seeing this up close really is breath taking. Shooting through the window into the kitchen. Here I am pictured with the Queen of kitsch, All...

July 4, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 3

The tour continues. Another fabulous door with a port hole! Love the shape of this one. It’s always an adventure at “Willis Wond...

July 2, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 2

Here is part two folks. Sorry if I happened to repeats any pics in my postings but at least I can blame that on the excitement of reliving m...

July 1, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 1

If there was ever a wonderland for me, Willis Wonderland would be it. As soon as I walked into this cotton candy fantasy, I was floored, los...

June 30, 2010 by denny

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what milk bottle?

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June 24, 2010 by john switzer

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Eskimo and Igloo Salt & Pepper Shakers

I was told this Eskimo and Igloo pair of salt & pepper shakers is from the 40’s and made by a California Pottery company. I haven&...

June 18, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Cardboard Doll House

I found this cardboard doll house at the dump. It contained bits of broken pieces inside and someone even made their own hand made area rugs...

by denny

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George’s Coney Island-Worcester, Mass.

aFounded in 1918, and expanded to include wooden booths, tile floor,and 60 foot art deco sign. This place, still owned by the same family, h...

June 7, 2010 by Planet Joan

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A honeymoon in the Poconos…

This heart shape pool totally captures this kitsch honeymoon suite in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. It’s like time stood still and it&#...

May 24, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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For The Love of Lowe’s

I spotted this painting of a Lonely Lowe’s at a county fair a few years ago. I like how there are no cars in the lot, and how the tree...

May 23, 2010 by Nessa

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