Party at 611 Tenth, 1955

[JWBear]

Cool set of pictures of a long ago party... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hollywoodplace/sets/72157622554515461/)

[Kevy Baby]

This woman is stunning:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4061052731_ae6fcdb5f6.jpg

[Strangler Lewis]

Often when I see old photos, expecially ones from the nineteenth century, I find it hard to picture the person as someone whose face I might expect to see in the modern world. Every once in a while, though, a contemporary looking face stands out, and I think, "She looks like she might be fun to get to know." Except, of course, she's very, very dead.

[Kevy Baby]

Often when I see old photos, expecially ones from the nineteenth century, I find it hard to picture the person as someone whose face I might expect to see in the modern world. Every once in a while, though, a contemporary looking face stands out, and I think, "She looks like she might be fun to get to know." Except, of course, she's very, very dead.I am guessing the folks in the pics are in their 30's. It is entirely possible that some of them are still alive today.

And the fellow on the left is probably about 12, which would make him about 67 today (if he hasn't already died from cirrhosis of the liver since he has obviously started drinking at a young age - note the drink he is about to pick up with his right hand).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4051877344_97f8a9742c.jpg

[Capt Jack]

I kind of envison folks of the future looking back on the various LoT party shots and wondering some of the same things.

much as they still do with Chris and the mightly golden pants of awesomeness

[€uroMeinke]

I'm amused by all the comments about drinking, when aside from the cocktail glasses all the subjects still seem in control. I don't see the droopy eyed drunk look I spy in many contemporary party pics.

This does make me want to pull out the home movies from 1963 of a party my parents had with friends - there's at least included bits of a girl passed out on the floor - now that's a real party.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4051877344_97f8a9742c.jpg

Looks like a photo shoot for Namba...

[Kevy Baby]

NAMBLA (you forgot the "L")

[Ghoulish Delight]

They're lucky to have you as a spokesman, Kevy.

[JWBear]

Maybe he meant this (http://nambagear.com/).

[RStar]

And to think all of those people could have gone to Disneyland's opening.

I would have said the party was New Years, but the hats and decorations say otherwise (normally a "55" would appear on something). It could be a birthday party, but it looks rather formal, so perhaps a wedding announcement party, or anniversary?

And was it that common to wear loud socks then??

[Kevy Baby]

They're lucky to have you as a spokesman, Kevy.I'm a big fan of twenty eight years olds

[blueerica]

Watching her husband rhumba with another woman, Rita slips into a mellow, Bourbon-y rumination.

LOL

Agree with € on this... they don't look nearly as bad as drunk party-goers do today.

[RStar]

I found out where 611 Tenth Ave. is!

Check it out! (http://events.idahostatesman.com/caldwell-id/venues/show/799980-carls-jr)

This, too! (http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/portland-oregon/portland-oregon/SWTenthAve/corporate-events-banquets.aspx)

This looks likely (http://www.trackmy.com/tmapps/vsflyer/?m=V114843&ls=OWS&sid=TMOCBA)

[flippyshark]

I'm a big fan of twenty eight years olds

I presume you mean 28 year olds and not twenty 8-year-olds.

Okay, hideous joke aside, I've got to get to transferring more of my box olf old movies. I'm sure I have party footage from the 50s and 60s.