Sunnyside facts for kids

"Sunnyside" is a name that means a bright, cheerful, or hopeful place. It's often used for towns, neighborhoods, or even buildings because it sounds positive and welcoming. You'll find many places around the world named Sunnyside or Sunny Side, as well as movies, TV shows, and other things.

Arts and Entertainment

The name "Sunnyside" has been used for different creative works:

• Sunnyside (1919 film): This was a silent movie made by the famous actor and director Charlie Chaplin.
• Sunnyside (1979 film): Another movie with the same name, starring Joey Travolta.
• Sunnyside (American TV series): A comedy TV show (sitcom) that started in 2019.
• Sunnyside (Canadian TV series): A different comedy TV show from Canada, known for its funny sketches.
• Sunnyside (novel): A book written by Glen David Gold in 2009.
• Sunnyside Records: A record label in New York City that focuses on jazz music.
• The Sunny Side: A collection of short stories and essays by A. A. Milne, who also wrote the Winnie-the-Pooh books.

Places Called Sunnyside

Many places around the world are named Sunnyside or Sunny Side. Here are some examples:

In Australia

• Sunnyside, Kangaroo Point: A historic house in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Sunnyside, South Australia: A small village and rural area.
• There are also rural areas named Sunnyside in Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

In Canada

• Sunnyside, Calgary: A neighborhood in the city of Calgary, Alberta.
• Sunnyside, Toronto: A lakefront area in Toronto, Ontario, which was once home to a popular amusement park.
  • Sunnyside Amusement Park: This was a fun park that operated from 1922 to 1955. It had rides and attractions right by the lake.
    • Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion: A building at the amusement park where people could change into their swimsuits.
• Sunnyside, Newfoundland and Labrador: A town in Canada.

In New Zealand

• Sunnyside Hospital: A former mental hospital located in Christchurch.

In the United Kingdom

• Sunnyside (Hitchin): A residential area in the market town of Hitchin, England.
• Sunnyside (Luss): A historic building in Scotland.

In the United States

The name "Sunnyside" is very common across the United States. Here are a few examples:

• Sunnyside, California: There are several places with this name, including a neighborhood in San Francisco and communities in Fresno and Placer Counties.
• Sunnyside, Florida: An unincorporated community.
• Sunny Side, Georgia: A city in Georgia.
• Sunnyside, Illinois: A former village now part of Johnsburg.
• Sunnyside, Queens, New York: A well-known neighborhood in New York City.
• Sunnyside, Oregon: There are a few places in Oregon with this name, including a neighborhood in Portland.
• Sunnyside, Texas: A neighborhood in Houston and other communities.
• Sunnyside, Utah: A former city that joined with East Carbon.
• Sunnyside, Washington: A city in Washington state.
• Many historic homes and plantations across the US are also named Sunnyside, and some are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Elsewhere

• Sunnyside, Pretoria: A suburb in the city of Pretoria, South Africa.

Stations and Yards

The name "Sunnyside" is also used for transportation hubs:

• Coatbridge Sunnyside railway station: A train station in Scotland.
• Sunnyside railway station, New South Wales: A train station in Australia.
• Sunnyside station (Calgary): A train station in Calgary, Canada.
• Sunnyside station (Toronto): A train station in Toronto, Canada.
• Sunnyside Yard: A large train yard in Queens, New York, used by Amtrak to store and maintain trains.

Other Uses

• Sunnyside High School (disambiguation): This refers to several high schools across different places that share the name "Sunnyside."

See also

In Spanish: Sunnyside para niños