Orange County Business Journal | Allen Staff, President, Bank of America Orange County
In the 1930s, Bank of America played a key role in supporting Walt Disney’s ambitions—first by financing landmark animated films like “Snow White,” “Cinderella” and “Fantasia.” Then, in the 1950s, Disney once again turned to Bank of America to provide financing for the construction of Disneyland, which is celebrating its 70th birthday this year.
For a more up-close view of this history and partnership, visit the “Banking on a Dream” exhibit at the Hilbert Museum on the Chapman campus. The exhibit, which also features the bank’s corporate art collection, is running through the end of the year.
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