Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955

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Artifact Overview

Walt Disney's idea for "a new kind of family park" began in the 1930s, while he was watching his young daughters ride a carousel. In creating what would become known as Disneyland, Disney chose a clean, harmonious, unified environment. Disneyland, considered the first theme park, opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955. It would set the model for other theme parks.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1955

Subject Date

1955

Creator Notes

Published by American Souvenir Company, printed by Colourpicture Publishers, Boston, Massachusetts, for Walt Disney Productions.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

86.13.27.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 8.75 in

Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955