All I know is that on my first trip to Disneyland in 1964, this house made the biggest impression on me. I was 12 and wanted to live there. The picture of the house is my desktop picture, and I own a replication figurine of it that I bought in Disneyland. Love this video.
Iris Dottery+Couldn't agree with you more.Walked through this house as a kid there in 1966 and was blown away straight out of the Jetsons cartoon I was watching on 25 inch TV then.Indeed Futuramic as GM used to say in ads back then.🚀
Me too! I grew up nearby Disneyland and went there countless times. To this day, the Monsanto House was my favorite attraction! I would love to have owned a house like that.
This may have been the future of homes in 1957, but honestly mid century modern homes are the future of homes :). Mid century homes of the 50’s and 60’s was the pinnacle of home style and design and sadly it’s been in decline ever since. They sadly will never make things like they did back then whether it be cars, appliances, and furniture.
It`s Acrylic - plastic folks durable not a phone wrapper they almost couldn`t tear it down , it was surviving jack hammers and torches looks like the digs in the movie oblivion , great
Old upload, but does anyone recall either of this attraction, or another that had to do with plastic, where there was a little voice in the background trying to get attention during the walk-through, and when the announcer asked, “who are you?“, The voice piped up and said, “my name is caution“…?
This is a very nice design, not too geometrically complicated but still has character and can be made in various shapes and forms. Imagine how cheap this would be to actually make and buy today.
actually it was rather cool. That is until a fire starts. know what that stuff does when ignited?! Besides the toxic deadly fumes, that joint will burn to the ground in moments!
I love this home. Monsanto is truly an innovative company that has always been on the cutting edge of technology and a leader in materials science and engineering. Marvelous minds!
I visited the so-called house of tomorrow when I was 10. Even at that age I found it to be a place I would not enjoy to live in. Cold and soulless. The Curse of Plastic.
6:05 Is this what they thought TV screens/monitors of the future would look like? It would make more since if this white translucent screen was some kind of rear projection device- - for photo-slides or microfiches -
This attraction couldn't survive today - at least not the way it was. Today people would take anything that wasn't firmly affixed, destroy anything that was remotely fragile and vandalize everything else. The house would be a big plastic shell of garbage in a week. I remember when they "revamped" it, but was also happy to see the Monsanto Molecule ride (anything that was free back then was great). If you say "that's an E ticket" these days nobody has a clue what you mean. Still, I thought this was fantastic and inspirational. Back when we were optimistic about the future and what could be accomplished! Heck, this thing went down before we landed on the moon!
with all that plastic, if these places were actually put into mass production, someone better not have dropped their lit cigarette in there, the whole place would melt down like a Shrinky-Dink , and they would have ended up in the Monsanto Hall O Macabre Paperweights.
Eghh! Back in the 1960's , Space Aliens did invade America 6:05 Is this what they thought TV screens/monitors of the future would look like? It would make more since if this white translucent screen was some kind of rear projection device- - for photo-slides or microfiches - - - - - ?
Can you imagine the off-gassing from all the plastics in this home? Sure, it looks super-cool---but imagine being a person with chemical sensitivities living there. (Thanks to all the plastics and chemical compound materials we are surrounded by now, such sensitivity has become more and more common since this amazing house was built.) People had no idea about such problems back in the 50s...this all-plastic house must've seemed like just another miracle thing, seemingly without issues.---I also find it very interesting that Monsanto, after paying for the design and engineering and building of this home, states clearly that they had no interest in merchandising it---I wonder if, as part of their agreement to "give" it to Disney, to guarantee its uniqueness as an attraction, that Disney held some kind of legal restriction over it, so Monsanto couldn't manufacture it themselves for a mass market? Or is this just more atomic-age wastefulness (our company doesn't want to be bothered with building homes, it's not our line of interest, so this extraordinary expense is a one-off), or, better yet, a type of wisdom---perhaps they knew it wouldn't be that healthy to live in an all-plastic home, and didn't want to take the risk on future liability for it? Just wondering. I mean, did they work out the heating, plumbing, and all of that for it too? Or was it just for looks---a stunning shell?
ShakespearesDaughter it doesn't matter everyone is allergic to everything and anything nowadays somehow. There are kids allergic to all of the nuts my cousin is allergic to dirt there's seafood allergies chocolate allergies fruit allergies you just can't win
I think it was meant to be more of a technology demonstrator for plastics than an actual, literal future house. Also, half of the exhibit was about the items and appliances that were inside the house like ultrasonic cleaners, flat panel TV's, electric toothbrushes, and dimmable lights - all of which exist now. But some aspects of the house design were probably more for the efficiency of moving tourists through it than about actual practicality - people flow through the exhibit in a circular pattern so you're always facing a room on one side and the kitchen on the other side, for example. With all those huge windows it would probably also be difficult to heat and cool. But the plastics were flexible and could be molded in large seamless pieces, which is similar to how we're building a lot of parts, these days. As a house, probably not so practical. But keep in mind that this was 1957 when this was absolutely space age.
A commercial for plastic, not a feature about the home of the future. Ultra violet rays from the sun would break down the structure of plastic to the point of the place disintegrating within 15 years - THUMBS DOWN
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All I know is that on my first trip to Disneyland in 1964, this house made the biggest impression on me. I was 12 and wanted to live there. The picture of the house is my desktop picture, and I own a replication figurine of it that I bought in Disneyland. Love this video.
That's awesome...never saw it myself...lucky you!!
I want my space age future back!
Iris Dottery+Couldn't agree with you more.Walked through this house as a kid there in 1966 and was blown away straight out of the Jetsons cartoon I was watching on 25 inch TV then.Indeed Futuramic as GM used to say in ads back then.🚀
Me too! I grew up nearby Disneyland and went there countless times. To this day, the Monsanto House was my favorite attraction! I would love to have owned a house like that.
They've brought back the Home of the Future. Home of the Retro Future Suite.
This may have been the future of homes in 1957, but honestly mid century modern homes are the future of homes :). Mid century homes of the 50’s and 60’s was the pinnacle of home style and design and sadly it’s been in decline ever since. They sadly will never make things like they did back then whether it be cars, appliances, and furniture.
It`s Acrylic - plastic folks durable not a phone wrapper they almost couldn`t tear it down , it was surviving jack hammers and torches looks like the digs in the movie oblivion , great
Disney always sells impossible dreams, so this house fits right in.
Old upload, but does anyone recall either of this attraction, or another that had to do with plastic, where there was a little voice in the background trying to get attention during the walk-through, and when the announcer asked, “who are you?“, The voice piped up and said, “my name is caution“…?
Take a drink every time he says "plastics."
What was this "home of the future" made of again? #WASTED
Laura Caskey I did and I woke up realizing I tried to order this house online.
Take a drink every time you pick up your cell phone.
I would have loved to visit it!!!
This is a very nice design, not too geometrically complicated but still has character and can be made in various shapes and forms. Imagine how cheap this would be to actually make and buy today.
If this house was done now, it would have been 💯 made-up from water bottles to show how much plastic we throw out.
Beautiful concept. It's a shame the structure wasn't put into production. The gadgets are interesting, too, although time has tended to pass them by,
They need to turn it into an Air Bnb.
Fires 🔥 would be my concern from toxic fumes chemical out gas in home also.
actually it was rather cool. That is until a fire starts. know what that stuff does when ignited?! Besides the toxic deadly fumes, that joint will burn to the ground in moments!
Not quite
I love this home. Monsanto is truly an innovative company that has always been on the cutting edge of technology and a leader in materials science and engineering. Marvelous minds!
“Plastics” that’s all I’m gonna say.
:)
Wow, people in the future will be living in houses with decor from the early 1960s! Who would have guessed?
The decor of the 1960's and earlier had way more character than todays boring rubbish.
Exactly, Tim. I love the 50's & early 60's.
I love 50’s and 60’s decor! ❤️
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I hear a lot of whiny High schoolers
complaining about plastic?
While your on your plastic cell phone or laptop?
I’d give my left arm to see this place in real life.... But unfortunately , since life generally sucks, I won’t be able to.
I visited the so-called house of tomorrow when I was 10. Even at that age I found it to be a place I would not enjoy to live in. Cold and soulless. The Curse of Plastic.
6:05 Is this what they thought TV screens/monitors of the future would look like? It would make more since if this white translucent screen was some kind of rear projection device- - for photo-slides or microfiches -
This attraction couldn't survive today - at least not the way it was. Today people would take anything that wasn't firmly affixed, destroy anything that was remotely fragile and vandalize everything else. The house would be a big plastic shell of garbage in a week. I remember when they "revamped" it, but was also happy to see the Monsanto Molecule ride (anything that was free back then was great). If you say "that's an E ticket" these days nobody has a clue what you mean. Still, I thought this was fantastic and inspirational. Back when we were optimistic about the future and what could be accomplished! Heck, this thing went down before we landed on the moon!
Jackie Treehorn wants his house back
1: 41, it's a hand with the red jewel in it from 'Logan's Run'....
with all that plastic, if these places were actually put into mass production, someone better not have dropped their lit cigarette in there, the whole place would melt down like a Shrinky-Dink , and they would have ended up in the Monsanto Hall O Macabre Paperweights.
Shrinks-Dinks! I’d forgotten them!
Why an Earth they must use that Ken Burns effect where you slowly pan and zoom still pictures? They put it everywhere today.
Love plastic wish it was a reality.
Can you say off-gassing? (It WAS cool tho.)
I would love to know the name and source of the background music!
Hi Kenn, The background music is from the CD set "Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair" used at the General Electric Pavillion. Thanks again!
It’s beautiful!
Eghh! Back in the 1960's , Space Aliens did invade America
6:05 Is this what they thought TV screens/monitors of the future would look like? It would make more since if this white translucent screen was some kind of rear projection device- - for photo-slides or microfiches - - - - - ?
Hey Jeffrey, you sound like a broken record.
Really? 'Cause a broken record just won't play!
I think you sound like a scratched record - -
Yes, how many times do you need to repeat this comment?
How many times do you want to count it? Since I posted it months ago
if you listen closely, you can hear the tumors forming from plastics residues
If you listen closely, you can hear the tumors forming on your hand every time you pick up your cell phone.
what's the music in the background?
"music to buy toasters by"
thanks!
The background music is from the CD set "Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair" used at the General Electric Pavillion.
Can you imagine the off-gassing from all the plastics in this home? Sure, it looks super-cool---but imagine being a person with chemical sensitivities living there. (Thanks to all the plastics and chemical compound materials we are surrounded by now, such sensitivity has become more and more common since this amazing house was built.) People had no idea about such problems back in the 50s...this all-plastic house must've seemed like just another miracle thing, seemingly without issues.---I also find it very interesting that Monsanto, after paying for the design and engineering and building of this home, states clearly that they had no interest in merchandising it---I wonder if, as part of their agreement to "give" it to Disney, to guarantee its uniqueness as an attraction, that Disney held some kind of legal restriction over it, so Monsanto couldn't manufacture it themselves for a mass market? Or is this just more atomic-age wastefulness (our company doesn't want to be bothered with building homes, it's not our line of interest, so this extraordinary expense is a one-off), or, better yet, a type of wisdom---perhaps they knew it wouldn't be that healthy to live in an all-plastic home, and didn't want to take the risk on future liability for it? Just wondering. I mean, did they work out the heating, plumbing, and all of that for it too? Or was it just for looks---a stunning shell?
You know, the off-gassing from many humans is just as deadly...
ShakespearesDaughter it doesn't matter everyone is allergic to everything and anything nowadays somehow. There are kids allergic to all of the nuts my cousin is allergic to dirt there's seafood allergies chocolate allergies fruit allergies you just can't win
I think it was meant to be more of a technology demonstrator for plastics than an actual, literal future house. Also, half of the exhibit was about the items and appliances that were inside the house like ultrasonic cleaners, flat panel TV's, electric toothbrushes, and dimmable lights - all of which exist now. But some aspects of the house design were probably more for the efficiency of moving tourists through it than about actual practicality - people flow through the exhibit in a circular pattern so you're always facing a room on one side and the kitchen on the other side, for example. With all those huge windows it would probably also be difficult to heat and cool. But the plastics were flexible and could be molded in large seamless pieces, which is similar to how we're building a lot of parts, these days. As a house, probably not so practical. But keep in mind that this was 1957 when this was absolutely space age.
Lucas Fernandez Most allergies can be conquered by your own body with just a little exposure to the substances.
chemical sensitivity? first time hearing that shit, are you sure you guys are genetically viable to reproduce and spread your defective genes?
Where's Woody Allen?
I was thinking the same thing!
Oh he was still getting neutered for that film What's Up Tiger Lily
XD
mon-SAHN-toe
Cabrini-Green are the homes of the future. (sigh)
See that 2012 DREDD movie? Full of that kind of architecture
A commercial for plastic, not a feature about the home of the future. Ultra violet rays from the sun would break down the structure of plastic to the point of the place disintegrating within 15 years - THUMBS DOWN
Monsanto was always amazing.
So are Martians!
looks like cheese :D
Plastic,plastic,plastic ,the use of it and throwaway of it, polluting our planet.
looks like cheese :D