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- Jigsaw Puzzle, "Disneyland: Tomorrowland," 1955-1960 -
- 1955-1960
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Jigsaw Puzzle, "Disneyland: Tomorrowland," 1955-1960
- 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.
- Union High School, Anaheim, California, 1914 - Union High School was dedicated in 1912 to serve the student population of Anaheim, California. Ionic columns and a Parthenon-type frieze welcomed students as they entered the Greek revival style building. The building served the community until 1933 when the Long Beach earthquake rendered the building unsafe. The new school building, dedicated in 1936, reflected the more contemporary Art Deco style.
- circa 1914
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Union High School, Anaheim, California, 1914
Union High School was dedicated in 1912 to serve the student population of Anaheim, California. Ionic columns and a Parthenon-type frieze welcomed students as they entered the Greek revival style building. The building served the community until 1933 when the Long Beach earthquake rendered the building unsafe. The new school building, dedicated in 1936, reflected the more contemporary Art Deco style.
- Lady and the Tramp Charm Bracelet, circa 1955 - Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film <em>Lady and the Tramp</em> in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.
- circa 1955
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Lady and the Tramp Charm Bracelet, circa 1955
Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film Lady and the Tramp in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.
- "Disneyland," 1975 - 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), <em>Mark Twain</em> Steamboat (Frontierland), Jungle Cruise (Adventureland), and a view into Tomorrowland.
- August 17, 1975
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"Disneyland," 1975
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.
- Walt Disney's Tomorrowland Rocket to the Moon Game, 1956 - 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. Tomorrowland, including Rocket to the Moon, was designed to be an optimistic interpretation of how science and technology would improve people's lives.
- 1956
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Walt Disney's Tomorrowland Rocket to the Moon Game, 1956
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. Tomorrowland, including Rocket to the Moon, was designed to be an optimistic interpretation of how science and technology would improve people's lives.
- Ticket to Park at Disneyland Auto Park, 1957 - Walt Disney opened Disneyland, his highly influential theme park in Anaheim, California, in 1955. For 25 cents, visitors could park in the adjacent 100-acre parking lot that had room for more than 12,000 cars. Disneyland's original parking lot was closed in 1998, and the site became home to another theme park, Disney's California Adventure, in 2001.
- 1957
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Ticket to Park at Disneyland Auto Park, 1957
Walt Disney opened Disneyland, his highly influential theme park in Anaheim, California, in 1955. For 25 cents, visitors could park in the adjacent 100-acre parking lot that had room for more than 12,000 cars. Disneyland's original parking lot was closed in 1998, and the site became home to another theme park, Disney's California Adventure, in 2001.
- Disneyland Cup & Saucer Set, 1955-1960 - Souvenirs help visitors remember and relive their trip. This cup and saucer were sold at Disneyland in the late 1950s. This California amusement park, based on Walt Disney's vision, enticed children of all ages to visit and have fun.
- 1955-1960
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Disneyland Cup & Saucer Set, 1955-1960
Souvenirs help visitors remember and relive their trip. This cup and saucer were sold at Disneyland in the late 1950s. This California amusement park, based on Walt Disney's vision, enticed children of all ages to visit and have fun.
- Walt Disney's Adventureland Game, 1956 - 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. Adventureland, including Jungle Cruise, enticed guests to experience "the four corners of the globe and untamed nature" within a safe, comforting environment.
- 1956
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Walt Disney's Adventureland Game, 1956
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. Adventureland, including Jungle Cruise, enticed guests to experience "the four corners of the globe and untamed nature" within a safe, comforting environment.
- "Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disneyland: Your Guide to the Happiest Place on Earth," circa 1965 - 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. Sleeping Beauty Castle, the icon of the park and entrance to Fantasyland, is featured on the cover of this travel brochure.
- circa 1965
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"Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disneyland: Your Guide to the Happiest Place on Earth," circa 1965
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. Sleeping Beauty Castle, the icon of the park and entrance to Fantasyland, is featured on the cover of this travel brochure.