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[[File:0441 05.jpg|thumb|300px|The arbor in [[Episode 0441]] with the tire swing and trellis.]]
[[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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[[File:Episode 0755 high angle view of the yard|thumb|300px|High angle pan of the yard from [[Episode 0755]].]]
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[[File:arbor season 46.jpg|thumb|300px|The arbor in season 46.]]
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]], it was converted into "Charlie's Auto Repair." For [[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]] that houses the [[carriage house]]. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,<ref>''Sesame Street'' [[Monopoly]]</ref> the play yard,<ref>''Sesame Street'' scripts, including episodes [[Episode 0659|0659]], [[Episode 1001|1001]]</ref> or simply the yard — has gone through many changes over the years.
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. 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.
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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The arbor can be looked over from [[Bob]]'s apartment window above Hooper's Store and [[Maria]]'s window above 123 Sesame Street. The space is often occupied by tables and chairs where customers of Hooper's Store can enjoy a treat or play a game with a friend.
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In the late 1980s, the background was gradually updated. By [[Season 21 (1989-1990)|1989]], 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 in [[Season 25 (1993-1994)|1993]]).
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The fence was shortened in [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|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|community garden]] was added in between the garage and 123.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery orientation="square" captionalign="left" widths=209 spacing=small>
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<gallery orientation=landscape widths=200 spacing=small>
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arbor bw season 1.jpg|Behind the scenes photo of the arbor in season one
Image:Box blocks.jpg|The Courtyard as seen pre-1979.
 
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Sesame-SansCurve.jpg|Full street view from [[Episode 0001]]
80sarbor.png|The Arbor area as of the 1980s
 
File:3995g.jpg|The Courtyard as seen in 2002 for [[Season 33]].
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0307 01.jpg|Big Bird imagines the arbor under water in [[Episode 0307]]
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0138 Bob window.jpg|Bob has a view from his apartment window above Hooper's Store...
File:4001b.jpg|Season 33 angle #2.
 
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0804 05.jpg|...while Maria's apartment over 123 Sesame Street also oversees the arbor.
Image:Courtyard.jpg|The Courtyard as seen in [[Season 36]]
 
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0393 04a.jpg|Side angle of the arbor just beneath the fire escape for Maria's apartment in [[Episode 0393]]
Image:Courtyard2.jpg|Season 36 angle #2
 
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0837 05a.jpg|The arbor (with [[Biff]] and [[Sully]]) covered with snow in [[Episode 0837]]
Image:4119a.jpg|An aerial view of the courtyard in [[Season 37]].
 
 
Box blocks.jpg|The courtyard as seen pre-1979.
Image:Neil-Patrick-Harris-Fairyshowend.jpg|An aerial view of the [[Season 39]]-present arbor with new garage doors, a larger garden, and with the staircase and extra door removed
 
 
80sarbor.png|The arbor area as of the 1980s
Image:4194g.jpg|An aerial view of the community garden, as of [[season 39]].
 
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1293b.jpg|The trellis and mural on Hooper's Store seen in [[Episode 1293]]
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arbor 1839.jpg|The adults comfort [[Big Bird]] in the arbor after the death of [[Mr. Hooper]] in [[Episode 1839]].
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3043 hooper mural and arbor.jpg|The arbor and mural in [[Episode 3043]]
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3995g.jpg|The courtyard as seen in 2002 for [[Season 33 (2002)|Season 33]].
 
4001b.jpg|Season 33 angle #2.
 
Courtyard.jpg|The courtyard as seen in [[Season 36 (2005)|Season 36]]
 
Courtyard2.jpg|Season 36 angle #2
 
4119a.jpg|An aerial view of the courtyard in [[Season 37 (2006)|Season 37]].
 
Neil-Patrick-Harris-Fairyshowend.jpg|An aerial view in [[Season 39 (2008)|Season 39]] with new carriage house doors and a larger garden
 
4194g.jpg|An aerial view of the community garden, as of [[Season 39 (2008)|Season 39]].
 
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Revision as of 00:56, 19 December 2020

0441 05

The arbor in Episode 0441 with the tire swing and trellis.

Episode_0755_high_angle_view_of_the_yard

Episode 0755 high angle view of the yard

High angle pan of the yard from Episode 0755.

File:Arbor season 46.jpg

The arbor in season 46.

The arbor is the space between 123 Sesame Street and Hooper's Store that houses the carriage house. The area — which has also been referred to as a courtyard,[1] the play yard,[2] 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.

The arbor can be looked over from Bob's apartment window above Hooper's Store and Maria's window above 123 Sesame Street. The space is often occupied by tables and chairs where customers of Hooper's Store can enjoy a treat or play a game with a friend.

In the late 1980s, the background was gradually updated. By 1989, 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 in 1993).

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.

Gallery

Sources

  1. Sesame Street Monopoly
  2. Sesame Street scripts, including episodes 0659, 1001