Disney Family Avenue
Walt Disney, and his brother Roy, were born in Chicago in a house built by their parents. Their father, Elias, was a carpenter. He built the family house, he also worked on the 1893 World Fair in Chicago and he told his children stories about the Fair.
Disney is best known for his animated films and theme parks. As an individual Walt won 22 Oscars and was nominated for an Academy award 59 times. He also won 2 Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy.
Born in Chicago: Walt, 1901; Roy, 1893
Alumni
McKinley High School. Chicago
predecessor to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
WWI Red Cross Ambulance Driver
Honorary Disney Family Avenue
North Tripp Street between West Armitage Avenue and West Fullerton Avenue
Approved: May 2016
Ward: 35
Alderman: Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Hermosa
Walt Disney’s Birthplace
2156 N. Tripp Avenue
Walter Elias Disney
b. December 5, 1901. Chicago
d. December 15, 1966. Age 65. Los Angeles, California
Photo credits: Kari Carbone karicarbone.com
Walt Disney Birthplace and Facebook page and Wikipedia and IMDB
A Cinderella story for Walt Disney's childhood home - Chicago Tribune