The Old Mill Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781735769189, 184 pages

The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow is a thorough look at and “tour” of The House of the Future from inception to construction and through the soft and grand opening on June 11—12, 1957, to the final closing of the attraction in 1967.

This Disneyland attraction offered guests a glimpse into the future of homes utilizing modern plastics, cutting-edge construction techniques and futuristic household appliances like the microwave oven, revolutionary then though commonplace today. It was an experiment in living during the age of optimism sprinkled with the wonder of plastics and an unbridled enthusiasm for the fantasy of a perfect tomorrow.

The attraction left a lasting impression on countless young-at-heart guests who looked to the future through a lens of wonder instilled in them by the vision of Walt Disney, his Imagineering team, MIT, and Monsanto. All of which is unpacked in detailed text and profusely illustrated images and photographs, many never-before-seen in this comprehensive book.

“…Dave Bossert captures for the first time, in great detail, the very beginnings of the thinking that went into this concept home as well as a close examination of all of its furnishings and various updates. This book is an absolute must-have for Disneyland fans, Mid-century aficionados, architects, and engineers alike!”

–Thomas K. Morris, Imagineer

“... And there will be many architects, interior designers, urban planners, and cultural historians, who will see this book as a chronicle of a milestone in design history. It’s an immersive innovation, one that involved some of the finest residential design thinkers of the time.”

–Bob Weis, Former President Walt Disney Imagineering

“Bossert takes us on a most incredible “model home tour” showing us through context and innovative details how futurism got real.”

–Eddie Sotto, former Imagineer