Tag Archives: History

Photo Spot: Chain Drive Transmission

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Now that should get ‘er done! In the early days of automotive design and fabrication, things were more industrial. How something looked took a back seat to making it work as inexpensively as possible. And so, we have the fully … Continue reading →

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Vintage HOLIDAY INN Key on Fob

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Kemmons Wilson, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was inspired to build a motel after being disappointed by the poor quality of roadside accommodations during a family road trip. Now that might just be the most reactive and extreme thing to do just … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mickey Mouse – My Life in Pictures

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-3150-2 “Three thumbs up! Way up!” – The Three Little Pigs This is a cute little book that gives a good primer to any new Disney enthusiasts while also giving quite a few interesting likely … Continue reading →

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LIFE Magazine from Oct. 1971 – Disney World Opens

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Before Walt Disney World opened in 1971 it was very much up in the air as to whether it would be a good thing for Florida. It seems strange now, but especially the residents of Kissimmee were of the opinion … Continue reading →

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Happy Time Records Davy Crockett & Western Record

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I can always spot a Disney tie-in a mile away, and although this Happy Time Records Davy Crockett LP isn’t an official Disney Records release, it does have one real Disney song on it. Albeit sung by session singers and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Coca-Cola Work Shirt by Riverside

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia, the Riverside Manufacturing Company, established in 1911, has consistently provided the highest quality products available to companies all over America. It manufacturers uniforms for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Budweiser, UPS, and many others. As a dedicated Coke drinker, … Continue reading →

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Places: ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ Promotional Booklet

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Old promotional booklets are a wonderful way to see what a place in the world was like ‘back in the day’, as it were. Hawaii has always been an exotic location that many want to visit, me included, but likely … Continue reading →

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History 101: Mickey Mouse Welcomes the SS Normandie

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey was just over 5 years old when he first appeared in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 1934. One year later he would welcome the equally famous Ocean Liner the SS Normandie when it sailed into New York Harbor … Continue reading →

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History 101: Songs and Stories of Uncle Remus LP Record

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

For such a controversial movie, Song of the South sure has managed to endear itself in the minds and hearts of many a Disney fan. From the fun animated characters to the catchy and memorable music, the many songs and … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot Week: The Marietta Diner

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Welcome to a full week of photographs! Photo Spot Week will feature one photograph a day from February 21st through to February 27th. The fifth in this series is an image from the past in the present: The Marietta Diner. … Continue reading →

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