Brick Pavers
This image of Main Street is exactly how it would have looked when the Disney’s arrived in 1906. The city did not complete installation...
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Lindsey
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Meet Your Tour Guide.
Marceline tourism has been a part of my life since I can remember. Before there was a museum, (which opened in 2001) the visiting...
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Lindsey
- Sep 13
- 2 min
DayBreak Salon
This building was completely remodeled and opened as a salon in November of 2005. It was purchased from Chris Efker, who operated his...
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Lindsey
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Park School
When Walt was living here, in Marceline, he attended Park School, on the west side of town. Walt was in the first class that attended...
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Lindsey
- Sep 13
- 3 min
Walt Disney Post Office
The first Post Office was established in Marceline in 1888. It relocated five times over the years, including a temporary location behind...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 4 min
Lady in White
Between the years of 1902 and 1918, 6 different railroad employees ended up dead in weird and unspeakable ways. Although none of their...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Hotels
Marceline’s first hotel, known as the Santa Fe House and then later the Bon Hotel, was housed in a 2-story structure, just East of the...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Coke Corner
The Coke mural was painted circa 1906. As a boy, Walt would have been fascinated with this: the wall of a building, acting as a...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 3 min
Zurcher Building
Here in Marceline, we call it the Zurcher building, in Disneyland, it’s referred to as Coke Corner, the resemblance is undeniable. Built...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Midgit Autopia
The Autopia ride that is still operating in Disneyland today, is one of the original rides from opening day in 1955; of course, the...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Uptown Theater
The Uptown Theater opened in June of 1930 and, at the time, was called the Dickinson Theater. It was specifically planned and built for...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Depot
Prior to the beautiful brick building that houses our museum today, a large wooden depot stood on the exact same foundation footprint. ...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Ripley Square
In the late 1890s, the president of the Santa Fe railroad, E. P. Ripley, donated 10 lots, next to the tracks, so that we could build a...
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Lindsey
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Steam Locomotive #2546
Santa Fe & Disneyland R.R. This oil-burning steam locomotive #2546 was built in 1911 at the ALCo’s Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It...
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Barbara Breuklander
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Brazilian Blowout: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who Is The Best Candidate For The Brazilian Blowout? A. It has been our experience, that good candidates for the Brazilian Blowout are...
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Lindsey
- May 25
- 1 min
A Magical Milestone
Just as Marcy Carriker Smothers writes in her book, 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime, where she outlines her top 100 magical Disney...
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Lindsey
- Apr 26
- 3 min
June 3, Write Down This Date
If you haven't heard already, June 3, 2023 will be a pretty exciting day here in Marceline. The town of Marceline, MO has been selected...
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Ally Jackman
- Mar 23
- 1 min
Spring is here!
Spring is finally here! Time to shake off those winter blues with some sunshine, flowers, green grass and highlights! No better time than...
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Barbara Breuklander
- Mar 9
- 2 min
The New Name In Nails
Gel-X Nails. Have you heard of them yet?! Gel-X Nails are an exciting new alternative to standard acrylic/dip nails and hard tips. Gel-X...
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Barbara Breuklander
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Question: What is a lash lift?
Answer: It's a perm for your lashes! Just like old-school perms from the '80s, lash lifts set a curl to your natural lashes using a...
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