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- Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955 - 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.
- 1955
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Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955
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.
- The Adirondack Experience, Your Vacation Guide, circa 1960 - Established in 1885, the Adirondack Forest Preserve in upstate New York has been a popular vacation destination for people in the northeast. This circa 1960 guidebook outlined a host of activities, including water sports, hiking, fishing, scenic and historic attractions, and traveling the open road among other possibilities that vacationers to the Adirondacks Mountains could enjoy.
- circa 1960
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The Adirondack Experience, Your Vacation Guide, circa 1960
Established in 1885, the Adirondack Forest Preserve in upstate New York has been a popular vacation destination for people in the northeast. This circa 1960 guidebook outlined a host of activities, including water sports, hiking, fishing, scenic and historic attractions, and traveling the open road among other possibilities that vacationers to the Adirondacks Mountains could enjoy.
- More Fun Outdoors with Coleman, 1953 -
- circa 1953
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More Fun Outdoors with Coleman, 1953
- Another "World First" from Nash! Revolutionary New Air Conditioned Cars for Hundreds of Dollars Less!, June 24, 1954 - Nash introduced a compact, practical air conditioning system for its cars in 1954. It was a $395 option -- substantial on a car that started around $2,000, but less expensive than earlier systems from other automakers. Customers liked the comfort and convenience, and within 15 years more than half of new American cars were equipped with air conditioning.
- June 24, 1954
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Another "World First" from Nash! Revolutionary New Air Conditioned Cars for Hundreds of Dollars Less!, June 24, 1954
Nash introduced a compact, practical air conditioning system for its cars in 1954. It was a $395 option -- substantial on a car that started around $2,000, but less expensive than earlier systems from other automakers. Customers liked the comfort and convenience, and within 15 years more than half of new American cars were equipped with air conditioning.
- Are We There Yet?, 1985 - As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. Rand McNally, a company known for its road maps and atlases, produced this book of family-oriented games, puzzles, and quizzes in the 1980s.
- 1985
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Are We There Yet?, 1985
As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. Rand McNally, a company known for its road maps and atlases, produced this book of family-oriented games, puzzles, and quizzes in the 1980s.
- Travel Brochure, "Visit Historic LincolnLand," Indiana, circa 1955 - Regional sightseeing often focuses on a theme. This brochure from about 1955 highlights Southern Indiana's ties to Abraham Lincoln, but it also gives other tourist possibilities.
- circa 1955
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Travel Brochure, "Visit Historic LincolnLand," Indiana, circa 1955
Regional sightseeing often focuses on a theme. This brochure from about 1955 highlights Southern Indiana's ties to Abraham Lincoln, but it also gives other tourist possibilities.