Sam McKim is Dead

[Cheshire Figment]

Sam McKim, a Disney Legend (with Main Street Window) died a couple of days ago. Here is a link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm to an article about him.

 

[mrsR123]

According to Jim Hill's article you linked, McKim has yet to receive his window. In fact, Hill calls to fans to start a campaign for one.

Disney will surely be lesser off for McKim's passing.

 

[WDWHound]

I had the honor of briefly talking with Mr McKim a few years ago at Disneyland. He was one of the speakers on an Imagineering tour I took and I was able to speak to him for a few minutes after his presentation. Sam was well known for his souvenir wall maps that he drew during the early days of Disneyland. I have an original wall map from Disneyland's first year and I mentioned to him how much I enjoyed owning it. He told me to bring the map back to the park and he would be happy to sign it for me. Sadly, that wasn't possible, but I really appreciated the offer. He seemed like a genuinely nice man.