"Disneyland," 1975

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Artifact Overview

Disneyland, America's first theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, California. With the consummate skill of a filmmaker and storyteller, Walt Disney (with his Imagineers) reduced popular American themes to their essence to create each land and attraction. This postcard features Sleeping Beauty Castle (Fantasyland), Mark Twain Steamboat (Frontierland), Jungle Cruise (Adventureland), and a view into Tomorrowland.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Subject Date

17 August 1975

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.9.1.1500

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in