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Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Sea World was proceeding with plans to develop a water-oriented theme park on property located within five miles of Disney World on Interstate 4 in Orange County, Florida. It was Sea World’s intention to capitalize on the expected large influx of tourists brought to the area by Disney World. Sea World’s concept is to bring together the best elements of its San Diego and Ohio parks with a distinct identity and a level of quality similar to that of Disney World. The capital expenditure of the park was estimated at approximately $12 million. Economics Research Associates was retained …

Advertisement: Hotel George Washington [Sale Offering], Buckman, Ulmer & Mitchell, Inc.

Tourism

Buckman, Ulmer & Mitchell, Inc. Real Estate - Property Management - Mortgage Loans. Broker Cooperation Invited. The flyer lists the land statistics, building statistics, asking price, and terms for purchasing the Hotel George Washington located at the corner of Julia and Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville, circa 1972.

Ashford Castle, Menu, 6th July 1971, Ashford Castle

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Central Beach, Biloxi, Miss., Dexter Press (Pearl River, N.Y.)

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Ashford Castle, Dinner Menu, 6 July 1971, Ashford Castle

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

The Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh, Lunch Menu, 14th May, 1971, The Towers Hotel

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

The Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh, Lunch Menu, 26th March, 1971, The Towers Hotel

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Ashford Castle, Lunch Menu, 11 April 1971, Ashford Castle

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Quarantine : Two New Inspection Centres Built, C R. Chambers

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

A BIGGER population, a busier State; more travellers, more goods from more places; faster, more frequent transport—these things have demanded for Western Australia greater efforts to protect its primary industries from the chance introduction of disease and pests which could attack our plants and animals.

Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Texas, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1970, Lion Country Safari, owned by National Leisure, Inc. operated two animal parks one in Florida and one in California. Lion Country Safari was looking for a third location at which to expand its operations; the Dallas, Texas, area had been tentatively selected as the location, and negotiations for a parcel of property on which to locate an attraction were under way. However, prior to making a final decision regarding this area, Economics Research Associates was retained to conduct an analysis and feasibility evaluation of the proposed Dallas attraction. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary …

The Red Bank Restaurent, The Red Bank Restaurent

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

The Proposed Eastern Nebraska International Airport Plan, George T. C. Peng, Joseph H. Bain

Nebraskiana Publications: Resources and Materials on the 37th State

Excerpt from the prologue:

Passenger growth has led to expansion of facilities at both the Omaha and Lincoln airports; but like many others in the nation, they are rapidly becoming congested. The Federal Aviation Administration, the State Government officials, and many civic leaders in Nebraska are now becoming aware of the need for establishing a regional airport for the Eastern Nebraska region in order to promote and handle international air transportation for the future. People are also beginning to think of such a modern airport as an essential factor in bringing new industries to Nebraska and in shaping the urbanization …

The Oyster Tavern, A La Carte Menu, The Oyster Tavern

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

General Aviation Trends In The European Market Memorandum Report, Economics Research Associates, John H. E. Rombouts, William S. Lund, Harrison A. Price

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1969, as western Europe was becoming a common market, significant economic growth was projected. His Highness, The Aga Kahn requested that Economics Research Associates (ERA) perform a memorandum report and forecast the trends for private aviation potentials in Europe over the decade of the 1970s. The resulting report by ERA reviews the history of European aviation, current and future economic trends in the common European market area as these pertain to the growth of private aviation, advantages and disadvantages involved in noncommercial flying, and future trends in private aviation. Data was gathered from such sources as aviation publications, interviews …

Development Potentials Of Costa Smeralda, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

An international consortium, presided over by His Highness The Aga Khan, was engaged in developing the Costa Smeralda area of Sardinia as a major destination resort and residential area. The consortium owned in excess of 25,000 acres on the northeastern coast of Sardinia. A major resort area of the type envisioned would create substantial demand for commercial and residential development. To provide a sound basis for economic planning for the Costa Smeralda master plan, Economics Research Associates (ERA) were retained to project market potential for residential and commercial land uses and tourist demand for existing and proposed hotel accommodations. The …

Researching The Building Of A Great Attraction, Harrison A. Price

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Speach by Harrison A. Price given to the 17th Annual PATA Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, February 8, 1968

Jury's Copper Grill, Menu, 1968, Jury's Copper Grill

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Walt Disney World: Background And Philosophy, Marty Sklar

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This assemblage has been prepared as a background and starting point for developing a "philosophy" for the Disneyland-style theme park in Walt Disney World. There is a great deal of other material, particularly articles about Disneyland, that might have been included. However, the intent here is to provide, as a foundation, Walt's thinking and philosophy as it was applied in Disneyland, and additionally Walt's thoughts about Walt Disney World as they apply to what we are now beginning."--WED Enterprises, Inc., inter-office communication, September 21, 1967, written by Marty Skyler.

The Oyster Tavern, Wine List, The Oyster Tavern

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Economic Analysis Of Rail Transportation System For Mineral King, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior requested Walt Disney Productions to submit data on the relative feasibility of two transportation systems to Mineral King, California. The alternatives were a modern all-weather highway, as proposed by the State Division of Highways, or a railroad. The original economic evaluation of Mineral King’s development potentials prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA) and submitted to the U.S. Forest Service in support of an application for a use permit assumed a new highway. Dependence on rail transportation in lieu of an adequate highway has serious implications for both attendance and …

Economic Appraisal Of The Proposed Universal City Development Plan, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Universal City, owned by MCA Inc., encompassed some 410 acres adjacent to the Hollywood Freeway, gateway to suburban San Fernando Valley. In 1967, television and motion picture operations occupied approximately 200 acres of the total. MCA management believed that in future years approximately 140 acres would be adequate for studio operations. Economics Research Associates was retained to determine an appropriate land use program for the remaining 270 acres. Earlier studies completed since 1963 indicated the optimum development program was a mixture of urban land uses, including 1, 250,000 square feet of commercial office space, 3,000 high rise and garden apartment …

Economic Impact Of Disney World On Florida, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Disneyworld, near Orlando, Florida is to be a unique and ambitious new type of development. It will consist not only of an imaginative theme park built with the experience and knowledge gained in developing Disneyland, but will also contain a model community representing the optimum living patterns of the future. This model community, called EPCOT -- Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow -- will feature a town center with a full complement of commercial facilities, office space, and a cultural-recreation complex. The town center will be surrounded by residential areas and necessary community services, as well as an industrial park designed …

Feasibility Of Proposed Universal City Specialty Center, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

1966—over the past several years Economics Research Associates has made several studies for developing a 410-acre incorporated city in Los Angeles -- Universal City. The city, owned by MCA, Inc., includes production facilities of Universal Studios and its subsidiaries, but a large portion of the land is vacant. Since acquiring the property, MCA has devised a master plan for developing the unimproved areas. The plan includes 1,500 hotel rooms, apartments, and a retail complex. Two features of the plan already in operation are the Universal Studio Tour and a tour center recreation complex. A 500-room hotel is near the ground-breaking …

An Economic Master Plan For Project Future, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

1965—Walt Disney Productions has had development of a theme park in Florida under consideration for several years. Recognizing Disneyland's impact on the Anaheim economy, Project Future was envisioned as taking full advantage of the vast potential of a Disney theme park as an economic catalyst to build a complete community. Considerable research previously was completed on a possible Florida project to help in selecting a suitable site and to estimate the impact and economic rewards of such a development if carried to completion. The purpose of this report is to formulate an economic master plan for Project Future, incorporating the …

Economic Potential For Resort Development At Mineral King, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

1965—The U.S. Forest Service has requested private investors submit development plans and supporting data in competitive bidding for developing Mineral King as a year-round recreation area. Walt Disney Productions, expressing a continuing interest through Mr. Disney in the potential of Mineral King, asked Economics Research Associates to determine demand for various types of recreational uses at Mineral King and to present economic criteria for physical planning of the proposed development. This report sets forth the results of the research. In addition, the study suggests an appropriate methodology for establishing lease payments to the Forest Service for use of government land. …

Royal Hibernian Hotel, Dublin, Lafayette Restaurant Menu, 28th January 1965, Royal Hibernian Hotel

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Restaurant Jammet, Menu, 27 January 1965, Restaurant Jammet

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Locating In Searcy, Arkansas: Facts For Business And Industry (1964), Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Books

Compiled for the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the 1964 edition of this book contains information and statistics about Searcy, Arkansas from the Arkansas Department of Labor, Arkansas Economic Council, and various commissions throughout Arkansas and Searcy. This project was a relevant, practical and interesting experience for the Belden Center staff and, at the same time, it helped Searcy by providing a current and complete course of city information.

Economic Impact Of The Disneyland Recreation Complex On The City Of Anaheim, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In May of 1964, Economics Research Associates (ERA) was requested by the management of Disneyland to prepare a measurement of the basic economic impact and contribution of the Park and its neighboring recreation and service facilities on the community of Anaheim. The purpose of the inquiry, as defined in discussions with the Park management, City Officials, and the Anaheim Area Visitor and Convention Bureau was to determine what role Anaheim commercial recreation plays in the economy of its home city and whether such activity is the highest and best use of the commercial recreatioCR) property in which it is located.

Preliminary Investigation Of Available Acreage For Project Winter, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The management of Walt Disney Productions has expressed interest in determining the availability and price of large acreages in the central Florida area. More specifically, the client has shown an interest in the area between and around Orlando and Ocala. Before proceeding with any internal planning studies, it has been deemed advisable to conduct a detailed field investigation of available ranch land in the general area mentioned above. To accomplish this, Economics Research Associates (ERA) was requested to conduct such a field survey. The primary objectives of this survey were: (1) to evaluate in greater detail the location advantages offered …