Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955
THF205151 / 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Published by American Souvenir Company, printed by Colourpicture Publishers, Boston, Massachusetts, for Walt Disney Productions.
Collection Title
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
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