Fleischer Studios' Miami: A Historical Landmark!
On October 14th, in an unveiling ceremony attended by Mark Fleischer (Max's grandson and current Head of Fleischer Studios), the City of Miami official designated Fleischer Studios' Miami home as a historical landmark.
Above: Thanks to the City of Miami for creating the amazing video above! Below: Mark Fleischer and Susan Wilking Horan admire the marker at the unveiling ceremony in Miami.
The building, which was one of the first fully air-conditioned buildings in the State of Florida, was constructed in 1938 to accommodate the equipment, and 750 employees, needed to create the Studio's first feature-length film, Gulliver's Travels while also continuing to produce successful shorts including the Fleischer's hugely successful Popeye cartoon and critically acclaimed Superman series. Miami served the home of Fleischer Studios until it was shuttered, and eventually closed, by Paramount Studios in 1942.
Thanks to the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and everyone who came out for this special day!
