My newest purchase: A 1958 Disneyland "B" map. This is the 2nd Disneyland map poster made, which you can tell because of the inclusion of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines. Also, in the "A" map, the water in the Jungle Cruise is green. I was pretty excited about this purchase, because the map was never folded, as the vast majority of these maps were (even the one in the picture), it was rolled. I got a pretty good deal on it, and since there were no creases, I couldn't pass it up.Some things to note on this map:
- Edison Square and Liberty Street: Two off-shoots of Main Street that never came to be.
- New Orleans Square: The size and scope of it seen here pales in comparison of the final product.
- Wax Museum: This later went on to become Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted House: Which was later renamed "Haunted Mansion." Not the location, next to the Jungle Cruise.
- Holidayland: The tent located outside the berm. A short lived idea that was never very popular.
For more info on vintage Disneyland maps, check out this awesome website: Disneyland Maps
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Nice pick up. My parents are huge Disneyland collectors and have the same one. I was admiring it and they ended up picking one up for for my birthday about a year ago. I just got it from the framer yesterday. Now that I have some free space to hang it I figured I should get it framed. It is a great piece and has some extra meaning to me. My Grandmother owned one of the shops on Main Street before Disney decided not to renew the leases. This is one of the few items that show it. Her shop was Show Business right next to the Opera House. I love looking at it and seeing how much things have changed and to think of things that might have been. Enjoy.
Great blog very informative Keep up the good work.
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I have the same exact map except mine has been folded . What are they worth may I ask? thanks, pat
I found the same map on a garage sale :) its pretty cool
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