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[[Image:0001closingsponsors.jpg|thumb|300px|A rare view of the street before it curved at the Arbor, from [[episode 0001|the very first episode]].]] |
[[Image:0001closingsponsors.jpg|thumb|300px|A rare view of the street before it curved at the Arbor, from [[episode 0001|the very first episode]].]] |
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| − | The '''Arbor''' (sometimes referred to as the courtyard<ref>''Sesame Street'' [[Monopoly]]</ref>) is between [[123 Sesame Street]] and [[Hooper's Store]]. The area has gone through many changes over the years. At one time, the carriage house that serves as its backdrop housed a garage; for a while it was the location of [[Gina|Gina's]] veterinary practice. In [[Season 39 (2008)|Season 39]], it was converted into "Charlie's Auto Repair." For [[Season 46 (2016)|Season 46]], the building was converted into a community center. |
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| + | The '''Arbor''' is the space between [[123 Sesame Street]] and [[Hooper's Store]] which houses a structure that started as a community [[#Garage|garage]]. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,<ref>''Sesame Street'' [[Monopoly]]</ref> or simply the yard — has gone through many changes over the years. |
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| − | During the first season, when [[Sesame Street (location)|the street]] was straight, this area was simply a tall fence between 123 and Hooper's Store. The fence had a palm tree painted on it. A series of lawn chairs were placed in front of it, where stories would sometimes be read. When the show went into it's second season, the street was curved, and the more commonly-known arbor area was added at the bend between Hooper's and 123. At first, the arbor area included a tall fence between Hooper's and a building that was used as a garage for [[Susan|Susan's]] [[Volkswagen]]. This building also sat closely next to 123. Behind the fence was a simple backdrop of a couple of apartment buildings in the distance, and a red tower with the alphabet painted on them. In 1992, when the set was moved to a new, larger, studio, the background was updated, and more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to an actual tower that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened a year later). In 1998, the fence was shortened and the backdrop was replaced with a new small two-story apartment building (where [[Elmo]] now resides) and the alphabet tower was replaced with another new apartment building. The garage was later transformed into Gina's new veterinary office. That same year, the arbor area was enlarged to allow for more camera angles according to [[Caroll Spinney]], and a small community garden was added in between the garage and 123. {{Cite}} Beginning in 2002, the arbor area has gone through a series of small changes that can be seen in the photos provided. |
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| + | During the [[Season 1 (1969-1970)|first season]], when [[Sesame Street (location)|the street]] was straight, this area was confined simply by a tall fence with a palm tree painted on it. The space was occupied by some lawn chairs where stories would sometimes be read. |
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| − | In 2008, the arbor went through another change, adding a bigger garden, getting rid of the large crates, fences and adding more plants. The garage also changed, removing the staircase and upper-door and converting it into "Charlie's Auto Repair". |
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| + | When the show went into its [[Season 2 (1970-1971)|second season]], the street was curved, expanding the area. At first, the arbor included a tall fence next to Hooper's Store separating the area from a simple backdrop of apartment buildings in the distance, and a tower with the alphabet painted on it. |
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| + | In 1992, when the set was moved to a larger studio, the background was updated, more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to a set structure that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened a year later). |
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| + | The fence was shortened in 1998, and the backdrop was replaced with a small two-story apartment building. The alphabet tower made way for another apartment building, and a small community garden was added in between the garage and 123. |
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| + | In 2008, a larger garden was added, and the large crates were removed. |
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| + | The small building at the back end of the arbor has also gone through several changes. It originated mostly as a multi-purpose storage space for the neighborhood, and also housed [[Susan]]'s [[Volkswagen]]. In 2001, [[Gina]] opened up her own veterinary practice in the building, as seen in [[Episode 3918]]. In [[Season 39 (2008)|Season 39]], it was converted into "Charlie's Auto Repair", and in [[Season 46 (2016)|Season 46]] the building became a community center. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Image:Box blocks.jpg|The Courtyard as seen pre-1979. |
Image:Box blocks.jpg|The Courtyard as seen pre-1979. |
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80sarbor.png|The Arbor area as of the 1980s |
80sarbor.png|The Arbor area as of the 1980s |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Locations]] |
[[Category:Sesame Street Locations]] |
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Revision as of 16:56, 3 October 2018
A rare view of the street before it curved at the Arbor, from the very first episode.
The Arbor is the space between 123 Sesame Street and Hooper's Store which houses a structure that started as a community garage. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,[1] or simply the yard — has gone through many changes over the years.
During the first season, when the street was straight, this area was confined simply by a tall fence with a palm tree painted on it. The space was occupied by some lawn chairs where stories would sometimes be read.
When the show went into its second season, the street was curved, expanding the area. At first, the arbor included a tall fence next to Hooper's Store separating the area from a simple backdrop of apartment buildings in the distance, and a tower with the alphabet painted on it.
In 1992, when the set was moved to a larger studio, the background was updated, more distant buildings were added, and the alphabet tower was converted to a set structure that stood behind the garage (and was later repainted gray when the set was cleaned up and brightened a year later).
The fence was shortened in 1998, and the backdrop was replaced with a small two-story apartment building. The alphabet tower made way for another apartment building, and a small community garden was added in between the garage and 123.
In 2008, a larger garden was added, and the large crates were removed.
Garage
The small building at the back end of the arbor has also gone through several changes. It originated mostly as a multi-purpose storage space for the neighborhood, and also housed Susan's Volkswagen. In 2001, Gina opened up her own veterinary practice in the building, as seen in Episode 3918. In Season 39, it was converted into "Charlie's Auto Repair", and in Season 46 the building became a community center.
Gallery
