Disneyland Sign is Removed
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On Monday, June 14th, 1999 a piece of Disneyland history came down. The Disneyland sign and marquee on Harbor Blvd. that has stood in one form or another since Disneyland opened in 1955 was brought to the ground. By Wednesday it should be all cleared away.
This was only the second sign to greet guests as they entered Disneyland in the park's 44 year history. The original marquee, erected in 1958, had letters that had to be changed by hand. This sign was updated in the mid-60s and removed completely on October 2nd and 3rd, 1989. The current computer controlled marquee has stood since then welcoming guests to Disneyland in a number of languages and letting them know the park's hours, entertainment and special events.
Disneyland has not yet announced what the replacement sign will look like or where it will be located. Below are some pictures of the sign intact and how it looked on Monday.
 Welcome to Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth
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 The computer controlled marquee in the midst of the change
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 And lowered to its temporary resting place
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 A construction worker gets a unique perspective |
 Notice the Castle silhouette and the castle pieces behind it |
-- Photographs courtesy of Kaszandra A. Liput and Chris
Peters
-- Story by Doobie Moseley
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