Timeline of Anaheim, California facts for kids

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 established.[1]

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.[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.
• 2000 – Population: 328,014.

Twenty-first century

• 2001
  • Islamic Institute of Orange County built.[4]
  • 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