Just inside the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios is an odd little shop, Sid Cahuenga's One-of-a-Kind Antiques and Curios. The story of Sid's goes back to the earliest days of Hollywood. In fact, Sid and his wife moved into this Craftsman-style bungalow near the corner of Hollywood & Prospect before the movie business even came to town. As Hollywood grew up around them, the Cahuengas held tight to their cozy, little home, refusing to sell to developers. Mrs. Cahuenga had fallen in love with the place.
The Cahuengas were always avid collectors. Just take a look at the assortment of lawn ornaments and thingamajigs around the house. It was only a matter of time before their interest turned to collecting items from movies and movie stars.
I miss the Sid Cahuenga streetsmosphere character that was initially developed but clearly hasn't stuck around.
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I liked the shop when it used to have a variety of props for sale but hardly ever go in anymore since it is always almost 100% autographs. Nothing wrong with that, just doesn't hold any interest for me.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. The mix isn't quite what it was when Sid's opened. They do still have a small selection of props and costumes, though. Mostly on the left side as you enter.
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