Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction
The themed style of the building is known as "California Crazy" architecture. It became popular in the 1930's and was designed to attract the attention of potential customers in a big way.
Erected by Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 28° 21.423′ N, 81° 33.539′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is on World Drive north of Osceola Parkway, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Disney MGM Studios (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cameraman (about 300 feet away); The Brown Derby (about 500 feet away); Bonsai (approx. 0.9 miles away); English Tea Garden (approx. one mile away); Miniature Garden (approx. 1.1 miles away); From Ships to Staves (approx. 1.2 miles away); Prehistoric Plants (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.
Also see . . . Gertie the Dinosaur at Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 25, 2022.)
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