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Valley Relics Museum Valley Relics Museum is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization with an endeavor to preserve and protect local history and artifacts while educating the public.

Valley Relics Museum is a non-profit organization with an endeavor to preserve and protect local history and artifacts while educating the public on the rich history of The San Fernando Valley. The Valley Relics Museum boasts its vast collection of historical artifacts pertaining to the San Fernando Valley abroad. The collection includes rare documents, photographs, vintage neon signs, post cards, yearbooks, negatives, clothing, books, art, automobiles, and bicycles from the valleys past.

Photograph caption dated June 12, 1950 reads, "Children of North Hollywood Junior Orchestra get ride in miniature train ...
10/21/2026

Photograph caption dated June 12, 1950 reads, "Children of North Hollywood Junior Orchestra get ride in miniature train at Sherman Oaks estate of Composer David Rose, with Conductor John Roy Weber as engineer. Members of orchestra, from 5 to 12 years of age, also enjoyed picnic in North Hollywood Park and gave concert. President of mother's group of orchestra is Mrs. Evelyn Keller." Source: LAPL

Who remembers The Factory of Nightmares at Devonshire Downs? The Factory of Nightmares, sponsored by the North Hills Jay...
10/20/2026

Who remembers The Factory of Nightmares at Devonshire Downs?

The Factory of Nightmares, sponsored by the North Hills Jaycees, began in 1975 at the Lemon Tree Bazaar, a strip of shops in San Fernando. Alice Cooper appeared the first year, to promote his new record, "Welcome to My Nightmare." 8,000 fans showed up to see Cooper, but the largest single-night attendance occurred on Halloween 1986 which landed on a Friday night, drawing in 10,000 people.

In 1976, the Factory moved to an empty building in Devonshire Downs at CSUN. In 1987 the event moved to Pierce College because Devonshire Downs (called North Campus at the time) had been sold and was facing development. It was last held in Lake View Terrace near Hansen Dam in 1988.

10/19/2026

Our dear friend Todd Drootin, owner of the Deadly Wax record store in Granada Hills is stepping up and donating 10% of all sales on this upcoming Saturday, October 24th, to the Museum! Along with that, the first five customers will receive free admission wirth a Plus One to Valley Relics. Come visit. Tommy and I will be there to listen to some records, meet aeveryone, and display some artifacts from the collection.

Ad for the Grand Opening of Iceland - October 1959.
10/19/2026

Ad for the Grand Opening of Iceland - October 1959.

Bud's Red Hots Hot Dog Stand was always a favorite of mine when I was growing up. It was on MTA property at 11277 Chandl...
10/19/2026

Bud's Red Hots Hot Dog Stand was always a favorite of mine when I was growing up. It was on MTA property at 11277 Chandler Boulevard, near Lankershim in downtown North Hollywood for more than 50 years. Amidst protests, the MTA used eminent domain to kick the place off the property to make way for the Orange Line. The owner for the last 20 years of its existence was Tommy Geas and he tried to have it declared a historic landmark but because it was on MTA property it could not be done. Tommy was an actor and was also a little cranky but he served a great burger. Michael Landon and Slim Pickens were just two of his famous customers.

Reseda Park pool and pool buildings, Reseda, circa 1950s. Source: CSUN
10/18/2026

Reseda Park pool and pool buildings, Reseda, circa 1950s. Source: CSUN

Taft High School located at 5461 Winnetka Avenue in Woodland Hills, 1961. Photo by George Birch. Source: LAPL
10/17/2026

Taft High School located at 5461 Winnetka Avenue in Woodland Hills, 1961. Photo by George Birch. Source: LAPL

The San Fernando Drag Strip, in operation during the 1950s and 1960s, was located at Glenoaks Boulevard and Arroyo Avenu...
10/16/2026

The San Fernando Drag Strip, in operation during the 1950s and 1960s, was located at Glenoaks Boulevard and Arroyo Avenue, May 1964.

The San Fernando Drag Strip became one of the busiest in the Los Angeles area when it opened in 1955 next to a San Fernando airport. Known to racers as “the Pond,” it existed until late 1969/early 1970. Neighbors were complaining about the noise and then construction began on the 210 freeway. There were 400,000 yards of dirt to get rid of. The track owners made a deal for the builders of the freeway to dump it, grade it, and compact it on the racetrack itself, which resulted in leveling the entire property off with the parking lot level and increasing the value of the place by a couple of million dollars. They cut the deal as a last-minute thing and had to start accepting the dirt immediately, so the the track was permanently shut down.

Uncle Ben’s Kiddieland in Mission Hills, 1960s.There was more than one but this one was located at Sepulveda Boulevard a...
10/16/2026

Uncle Ben’s Kiddieland in Mission Hills, 1960s.

There was more than one but this one was located at Sepulveda Boulevard and Brand Street in Mission Hills, situated south of San Fernando Mission Boulevard, right next to a McDonald's and near The Bear Pit.

Before landing in Mission Hills, the park operated in multiple Valley locations, including spots around Panorama City (such as Van Nuys Boulevard and Woodman Avenue) and Studio City.

Features included a small roller coaster (the "Little Dipper"), a kiddie carousel, a Ferris wheel, pony rides, a boat ride, mini Mustang cars, go-karts, and a game arcade.

Address

7900 Balboa Boulevard C3 & C4
Van Nuys, CA
91406

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18186164083

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