As always, the illustrations are so great, and really add a lot to the fun of each article. Such a shame that art directors (or SOMEBODY) have mostly decided that people really want to see photos. Just look at the man and woman on the cover! So great.
What a wonderful find. I've seen so many "vacation fun in California" maps from this era, and this is one of the "funnest". It's always made me feel comforted living with the notion that underneath the LA/OC urban sprawl there lies a fabulous playground!
Saturday, 05 December, 2009
Did you know that Anaheim, California is “The Newest Year-Round Vacation Center of America"? Of course it’s also “The Home of Disneyland”. This travel brochure is brought to you by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
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This brochure is (say it with me) undated, however, the Dodger’s are shown at the Coliseum, which would place this between 1958 and 1961. The art work is great on this vintage map and looks very familiar – compare it to the back cover to the Fall 1957 issue of the Disneyland Holiday Magazine (link).
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“Its summer year-round in Southern California”, well, that might be a bit of a stretch but it is looking to be another sunny beautiful December day here in the Southland. And don’t forget that “Hollywood Magic”.
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Ah good time’s night and day…
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The back cover has a nice section for Knott’s Berry Farm and Ghost Town. And there’s your “Fun Emblem” pledging “high standards of hospitality, services and fair practice".
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posted by Vintage Disneyland Tickets at 12:04 AM on Dec 4, 2009
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Close this window Jump to comment formHave you ever noticed the 'Bowl Year Round' indication near the 'Golf Year Round' legend? Kinda funny - unless they're talking about lawn bowling...
Fun brochure!
Friday, 04 December, 2009
As always, the illustrations are so great, and really add a lot to the fun of each article. Such a shame that art directors (or SOMEBODY) have mostly decided that people really want to see photos. Just look at the man and woman on the cover! So great.
Friday, 04 December, 2009
What a wonderful find. I've seen so many "vacation fun in California" maps from this era, and this is one of the "funnest". It's always made me feel comforted living with the notion that underneath the LA/OC urban sprawl there lies a fabulous playground!
Saturday, 05 December, 2009