Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Shorts Building
The Walt Disney Studios
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. The Shorts Building Marker
The Shorts Building was constructed from the two original Animation Buildings located at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood. The two sections were moved to the Burbank site in 1939-1940 as part of the Studio construction project.
At the Hyperion location, the building housed the creative and animation staffs for the many Disney short subject cartoons as well as the animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It also was the home of Walt and Roy's original offices. When moved to Burbank, the Shorts Building housed the Comic Strip, Publicity and Foreign departments.
Because of its use at both Walt Disney Studio locations, the Shorts Building is unique to the Company's history.
The building underwent an extensive renovation in 1992-1993 and now is home to various Studio Operations departments.
Erected 1990 by The Walt Disney Studios.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 34° 9.416′ N, 118° 19.53′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stages B and C (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fantasia Stage (within shouting distance of this marker); Nitrate Film Vaults (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Three (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camera Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Two (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stage A (about 300 feet away); The Bungalow (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Hyperion Studio location.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. The Shorts Building
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. The Shorts Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
