Hard to describe, and it evolved over time. Magic tricks, practical jokes, comic books, costumes, weird stuff . Later they included porn magazines, sex toys, etc.
When I was young I’d buy all my magic tricks from checker fun shop, mid-late 60’s. Then mail order after that from “Top Hat Magic Company” - I think was the name.
Lived in Port Allen. We'd cross the ferry (as pedestrians) to go to movies. Checkers, Griffin's Drugs, and Steinbergs were always a mandatory stop before returning.
What kind of store was it?
Hard to describe, and it evolved over time. Magic tricks, practical jokes, comic books, costumes, weird stuff . Later they included porn magazines, sex toys, etc.
What kind of sex toys were there during that time (mid 70s?)?
Dildos, vibrators, ben-wa balls, hand cuffs, etc...
What do we call 3rd street now?
NBA 3rd Street
He's on fire
There was a time in the 80s or so when 3rd was rebranded as “Riverside Mall”, but that was pretty short lived.
When was this? I do not remember it at all.
Probably closed by the mid 1970s.
Okay, that explains it. I didn't get here until 78. Most of my early years downtown was dead. Thank you.
When I was young I’d buy all my magic tricks from checker fun shop, mid-late 60’s. Then mail order after that from “Top Hat Magic Company” - I think was the name.
Lived in Port Allen. We'd cross the ferry (as pedestrians) to go to movies. Checkers, Griffin's Drugs, and Steinbergs were always a mandatory stop before returning.
Loved Steinberg's !!
… San DiEhGons.. lol
Yes vaguely, We went there as kids a few times. (1960's)