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Title
1948 - Construction of Old Buena Vista Library
Contributor
Paul E. Wolfe (Photographer)
Date Created and/or Issued
1948
Contributing Institution
Burbank Public Library
Collection
Burbank Public Library
Rights Information
Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description
The Buena Vista library opened in July 1948 and served the community for over 50 years. A new Buena Vista library opened across the street at 300 N. Buena Vista St. in 2002. In this photo, signs at the original construction site read: “Site of Buena Vista Library, City of Burbank” and “M. J. Brock & Sons, Contractors.” From notes on photo: “Buena Vista Library”; “Official Photograph, City of Burbank, Calif. By Paul E. Wolfe”; “RECEIVED APR 7 City of Burbank City Manager”; and “0441”.
Type
Image
Format
nonprojected graphic
8 x 10 b&w print
Identifier
islandora:900
local: cco00754
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Burbank Public Library (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Libraries--Public--Building--Architecture--Contractors--1940s
Relation
City Clerk's Office

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