Wildwood Park Scene in Thousand Oaks in the 1960s and Today

A then and now comparison in Wildwood Park, with Mountclef Ridge in the background. The black and white shot from the T.O. Library's Conejo Through the Lens collection I believe is from the 1960s - a movie set with a corral, jail and adobe house.

Some of the TV shows and movies filmed in Wildwood Park in the 50s/60s included Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, How the West Was Won and Davy Crockett.

Pederson Ranch House and Water Tower at Cal Lutheran is a Ventura County Historical Landmark

Pederson Ranch House and Water Tower on CLU campus. (Photo courtesy CLU)

The Pederson Ranch house, built in 1913, is a Ventura County and Thousand Oaks Historical Landmark. This house originally was built for the Lars and Karn Pederson family, Norwegian immigrants who were part of a group in 1890 that settled in the Conejo Valley.

The nearby water tower, built at the same time, provided plumbing for the residence.

It was donated to CLU in 1967 and has been moved several times. It is now located at the corner of Regent Ave and Faculty Street in Thousand Oaks and is used by the school's music department.

Sherwood Homes in Newbury Hills in the Conejo Valley in 1969

Sherwood Homes in the delightful new community of Newbury Hills offered 3 and 4 bedroom homes in 1969 with pass thru service bars, ceramic tile kitchens, double door entries and more. Starting at $21,820. Walter Avenue and Wendy Drive. See you there!

Today (2021) these homes are in the $700K to $800K range. That outpaces the inflation rate over that period by a five!

1964 - The First Christmas Season in the City of Thousand Oaks

The City of Thousand Oaks was incorporated in the fall of 1964, thus making December 1964 the city’s first Christmas season. Here are some advertisements from that year.

Christmas gifts at the local Conejo Village Camera store.

Double feature at the Fox Conejo includes Roustabout (starring Elvis Presley and Barbara Stanwyck) and Looking for Love, starring Connie Francis. Roustabout featured scenes shot in the Conejo Valley, including Elvis’ “Wheels on my Heels” scene in local Hidden Valley.

The perfect head to toe Christmas gift from the Los Robles Greens Gift and Golf Shop.

Talk to Santa Claus, courtesy of the Conejo Village (now Janss Marketplace) Shopping Center. KNJO “Conejo” signed on in 1963, whose claim to fame was that it was the first FM station on the west coast to broadcast in stereo. The original owner of KNJO apparently was Sandy Koufax!

Santa appearances at Jungleland every Saturday and Sunday!

Hillview Homes in Thousand Oaks in the Mid-1960s

Perhaps some of you live in the Hillview tract in Thousand Oaks, off of Erbes Road and Sapra Street.

"When you see the homes at Hillview you'll realize just how much you really knew about the home you've always wanted. It’s like coming home from a long journey - and you know the search for contentment and security is ended."

Care-free comfort and convenience includes electric built-in double ovens and countertop range, decorator carpeting, underground utilities and special added feature: ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING (included in price of home!).

"Here you can relax with family and friends in the quiet country charm of Thousand Oaks."

From $27,500 to $32,500 in 1966.

Wildwood Tract Thousand Oaks Ad From 1969

The year was 1969. Ten minutes ago, they got home from school, had a glass of milk and cookies...then went out to play. Wildwood in Thousand Oaks. Exciting new homes that have been designed to capture the natural beauty of their spectacular outdoors setting. "Begin an executive life as a 'country gentleman family.'" Starting from $31,950 for 3 to five bedrooms.

Roller Dome Thousand Oaks Originally Opened in the Spring of 1995

Roller Dome, which was located at 950 Avenida de Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, closed its doors in October 2010.

Roller Dome originally opened in May 1995. "Roller Dome, a new roller skating facility...might be the best new rink in the country." - Richard Graham, Inline Hockey News.

Ah yes, the good ole days, with the occasional kids' birthday parties at Roller Dome.

The 99 Cents Only Store has been thriving in this spot since 2013.

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