After a short time (and reasons undisclosed or unfound), they moved approximately 17 blocks east to yet another home (the Bellefontaine address). This house was not far from the future site of architect Nelle Peter's McConaughey Building (completed in 1922) - eventual home to Walt's 'Laugh-o-Gram Films' business. 38-61.)īefore we talk about the significance of the Bellefontaine address, I must mention that the Disneys rented their first home at another address in Kansas City - 2706 East 31st Street (from 1911 to 1914). (*There are a few printed sources that state this move occurred during the spring of 1910, as does 'Walt Disney, An American Original', pp. As painful as it was, the farm was sold, and Elias, Flora, Roy, Walter, and Ruth moved to Kansas City around the spring of 1911. Even with Flora and his remaining children's assistance, the Disneys could no longer maintain the family's Marceline farm. Herbert and Raymond were adults and had left home by now. During 1910, Elias Disney fell ill with typhoid. It was winter time in the small town farm community of Marceline, Missouri. Now, I would like to present to you the setting of our story. By respecting the owners and their property lines, we can continue to show ourselves honorable honorary Disney historians (and good Mouseketeers too)! 'PROLOGUE' Before we visit our next location, I would like to share a 'Mouse-ke-thought' with you : Please remember, that these are private residences. Please, step this way as we explore one of two Disney family Kansas city homes.

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