In an effort to restore the home where Walt Disney was born in Chicago, a Walt Disney Birthplace Restoration Benefit will take place on May 29 in Hollywood, CA. The Walt Disney Birthplace invites you to an evening of magic, featuring Disney Legend Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Disney’s Academy Award-winning Beauty and The Beast! This exclusive dinner event will feature the musical performances of Michael-Leon Wooley, the voice of Louis the Alligator from Disney’s Academy Award-Nominated The Princess and The Frog, and his hand-picked cast of Broadway stars!
Disney fans from all different walks and websites working together to restore the house Flora Disney designed, her husband Elias built and where their son Walt was born. This is, in its entirety, being done by Disney fans
This musical Disney celebration will take place at the glamorous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and a night of simply unforgettable live entertainment. All proceeds from this very special event will help fund the ongoing restoration of the historic Walt Disney Birthplace!
The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation at The Walt Disney Birthplace (CECCI) is not only coordinating the restoration of Walt’s historic birthplace, but also supports arts education for children. CECCI is inspired by Walt Disney and his phenomenal legacy and we are fortunate to have the support of wonderful artists who have also been inspired by Walt.
One of those tremendous artists is Shane Grammer, a themed entertainment industry professional and former Imagineer, who has very generously created a spectacular one of a kind painting of Mickey Mouse for bid at our silent auction. You can own this gorgeous tribute to Walt’s most iconic creation, but only if you attend this amazing event!
General Admission Tickets are $150.00 and include cocktails, dinner, and a night full of spectacular music and entertainment!
VIP Tickets are $750.00 and tickets holders can be our very special guest and dine with Paige O’Hara herself! You’ll enjoy the entire evening from your front of stage table with Belle, the delightful Paige O’Hara! VIP ticketed guests will also receive a very special signed keepsake gift.
Can’t attend this wonderful event? Not to worry, as Disney fans, you are still able to help in this wonderful and worthy restoration project.
The home designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney in 1893, just outside of downtown Chicago, is being restored for two reasons. It will honor the memory and legacy of Walt and Roy Disney, who were both born in this house, and it will serve as a platform to launch The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation (CECCI), which will be dedicated to inspiring future generations of dreamers and doers.
A VERY BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HOUSE
A carpenter with a growing family, Elias Disney decided to build a home and put down roots in Chicago.
He purchased property on the southwest corner of Tripp Avenue on October 31, 1891.
Elias obtained a permit to build a two-story, 18 x 28 foot wood cottage for $800 on November 23, 1892,
Flora, Elias’ wife, drew up the architectural plans and Elias built the house. In early 1893, the Disney family settled into their new home with their two sons: Herbert and Raymond. Shortly thereafter, their third son, Roy, was born on June 24, 1893.
Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901, on the second floor.
And on December 6, 1903, the Disneys welcomed their fifth child, Ruth.
On February 10, 1906, Elias sold the property to Walter Chamberlain, moving his family to Marceline, Missouri.
In 1991, Chicago attempted to designate the property as a historical landmark but the owner fought the designation and won, putting the home at risk of demolition.
The Present: After years of neglect, the home is purchased with the intent to restore it to its 1901 state. The new owners are working with the City to protect the home forever.
“I think the Disney House is Chicago’s equivalent of the Abraham Lincoln log cabin,” as stated by Timothy Barton, Chicago Zoning and Historical Preservation Consultant.
PHASE ONE – NOW TAKING PLACE – HAS 3 GOALS
1) Restoration of ten windows
2) Restoration of the original wood siding on the two street-facing sides of house
3) Sealing and painting the two restored sides
This fundraising campaign will give us the means to achieve Phase Two, which will:
1) Restore the covered front porch
2) Add the rose gardens around the street-facing sides of the home
3) Add a beautiful white picket fence around the property
4) Add trees to the front and sides of the home
5) Restore the remaining four windows
There are several different levels of contributions starting at $25 and going up to $40,000 allowing every one the opportunity to contribute the this wonderful restoration project. All contributors receive a “Perk” whether it is a collectible pin, a paver stone, or name plaque on a picket fence or rose shrubs. Friends of the Walt Disney Birthplace can sponsor a tree, a bench or even the porch. Click on the link below to view all levels of contributions and help The Walt Disney Birthplace restoration team.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-walt-disney-birthplace
Mad About the Mouse will be sponsoring this project….will you??
Visit www.capturing-the-magic.com for a preview of the stunning coffee table book, Capturing the Magic and purchase your copy today.
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