Disneyland is more than a theme park, it is a place to learn about the past. Resort imagineers and designers are committed to getting it right down to the very last details. Paying attention to detail reaches far beyond architecture true to the given time period and the use of antique furniture.
Next time you are in New Orleans Square, keep an eye out for one instance in which Disneyland’s designers have really done their homework and committed to details. Back in the 1700s and 1800s, buildings were adorned with fire marks. These plaques would tell firemen that the building was insured by the company whose name or emblem was illustrated on the plaque. The fire mark was placed on the outside of a building so that the fire brigade (or anyone else for that matter) would know that the building was insured and by which company. Typically the plaques were found between the first and second floors rather than on the ground floor, as this prevented the fire mark from being destroyed or removed by pranksters or children.
Next time you are in New Orleans Square, look for all of the fire insurance plaques on Royal Street and Orleans Street. See how many you can find!
If you have an interesting fact you would like to share with the Babes in Disneyland readers, send me an email!
Next time you are in New Orleans Square, look for all of the fire insurance plaques on Royal Street and Orleans Street. See how many you can find!
If you have an interesting fact you would like to share with the Babes in Disneyland readers, send me an email!
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Living in the DC area – they are all over the “old town” areas.. think they’re so cool! The other thing we have – I wonder if it’s there – are the stars on the sides of the buildings – back in the day, they had poles connecting them! Love that kind of history and something else to look for on my eventual DLR trip!