History Of Anaheim, California

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Anaheim, California, US.

Nineteenth century

* 1858 – Settlement named "Annaheim."
* 1859 – Anaheim Water Company founded.
* 1862 – Flood.
* 1869 – Schoolhouse rebuilt.
* 1870
** City of Anaheim incorporated.
** ''Anaheim Gazette'' newspaper begins publication.
** Anaheim Police Department established.
** Population: 881.
* 1871 – City Hall built.
* 1875 – Southern Pacific railway begins operating.
* 1878 – California Brewery in business.
* 1887 – Santa Fe Railroad begins operating.
* 1895 – Anaheim Chamber of Commerce establishe

Twentieth century

* 1902 – Anaheim Public Library established.
* 1911 – Anaheim Orange Growers Association incorporated.
* 1919
** Anaheim Citrus Packing House built.
** Public park established (approximate date).
* 1923 – ''Anaheim Morning Bulletin'' begins publication.
* 1938 – Los Angeles flood of 1938.
* 1941 – Prado Dam built in vicinity of Anaheim.
* 1944 – Yorba Orange Growers Association established.
* 1955 – Disneyland and Anaheim Drive-In cinema in business.
* 1966 – Anaheim Stadium opens.
* 1967 – Anaheim Convention Center and the public library's Anaheim History Room open.
* 1968 – Fox Cinemaland theatre in business.
* 1970 – Population: 166,701.
* 1972 – Anaheim Hills Golf Course opens.
* 1974 – Living Stream Ministry relocated to Anaheim (approximate date).
* 1976 – Anaheim Historical Society founded.
* 1987 – Anaheim Museum established.
* 1990 – Population: 266,406.
* 1991 – East West Community Church established.
* 1992 – Tom Daly (American politician), Tom Daly becomes mayor.
* 1993
** Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (arena) opens.
** Mighty Ducks ice hockey team formed.
* 1994 – South Baylo University relocated to Anaheim.
* 1997
** City website online.
** Loretta Sanchez becomes U.S. representative for California's 46th congressional district.
* 1998 – Anaheim Transportation Network established.
* 2000 – Population: 328,014.

Twenty-first century

* 2001
** Islamic Institute of Orange County built.
** Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney opens adjacent to Disneyland.
* 2002 – Curt Pringle becomes mayor.
* 2008
** Anaheim GardenWalk opens to public.
** Garden Walk cinema in business.
* 2010
** Tom Tait becomes mayor.
** Population: 336,265; metro 12,828,837.
* 2012 – July 21: Anaheim police shooting and protests begin.
* 2020 - The COVID-19 Pandemic have reached the city, which have impacted the community, society, economy, and the culture and diversity of this city.
* 2021 - The Disneyland Resort reopens

See also

* Anaheim history
* List of mayors of Anaheim, California
* Timelines of other cities in the Southern California area of California: Bakersfield, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana

References

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Items related to Anaheim
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