With son Arthur and wife Anne 1905. Charles had been successful at building his Merry-Go_Rounds for decades. Arthur grew up in nd around the Amusement Business.

1888-1970 -Santa Cruz B/B Photo

PLAYLAND? Maybe. he's on the Tumble Bug with who looks to be Harry Traver... Creator of the Tumble Bug. -Playland at the Beach: the Early Years -James R Smith

-Playland at the Beach: the Early Years -James R Smith

& wife Elsie. -Playland at the Beach: the Early Years -James R Smith

with John Freidle Jr and Elsie

1930's PlAYLAND

ONLY pHOTO WE HAVE OF BOTH TOGETHER. Standing next to the Chutes main Pulley. 1920-21 -Playland at the Beach: the Early Years -James R Smith

Probably from the 40's

1891-1958

Leonard Thompson (right) owner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach in England

earlier years

George, Beatrice, Eve (Daisy) and George Jr.

George front and center. George Jr over his left shoulder.

with his Last Supper attraction

I think it's an entertainer award. 1954?

1922-2002

Primarily for Disney employees. George Whitney Jr. was whisked away Playland in 1953 by Walt Disney. He was Disneyland employee #7. He assisted in the design and functionality of the park and was the only person on Walts advisory staff that had experience with a REAL amusement Park.

His contributions were great.

Letter to John C Ray designer and operator of Belmont Park in San Diego.

Seattle Worlds Fair. George Jr had lost control of Playland in 1960 after the Bob Frazier buyout. He started focusing on other ventures and jobs.

1962 Seattle Worlds fair. George was director of Century 21's Concessions and Amusements Division

"GUNS?" Why Guns? The story is George Jr apparently designed the first Disneyland SHooting gallery. Disneyland doesn't just GIVE these prime windows away. George Jrs contributions had to be great.