Timeline of Anaheim, California facts for kids

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

Prior to 20th 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: 8,881.
• 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 established.[1]

20th 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.
• 1964 - 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.
• 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.[2]
• 1992 - Tom Daly becomes mayor.
• 1993
  • Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (arena) opens.
  • Mighty Ducks ice hockey team formed.
• 1994 - South Baylo University relocated to Anaheim.[3]
• 1997
  • City website online.
  • Loretta Sanchez becomes U.S. representative for California's 46th congressional district.
• 1998 - Anaheim Transportation Network established.

21st century

• 2000 - Population: 328,014.
• 2001
  • Islamic Institute of Orange County built.[4]
  • Disney California Adventure opens adjacent to Disneyland.
• 2002 - Curt Pringle becomes mayor.
• 2008 - 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.