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Title: 1942 - WPA Olive Park Recreation Building
Contributor: (Photographer)
Date Created and/or Issued: 1942
Contributing Institution: Burbank Public Library
Collection: Burbank Parks and Recreation
Rights Information: Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description: From notes on photo: “1942-WPA. Olive Park Recreation bldg.” The Olive Recreation Center was built in 1942 using joint funds from the City of Burbank and the Federal government. It served as a United States Organization (USO) Headquarters during World War II, then was purchased by the City of Burbank and incorporated into what is now George Izay Park.
Type: image
Format: nonprojected graphic
4 x 5 b&w print
Identifier: islandora:605
local: cco00598
Subject: Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Parks and Recreation--Park facilities--Urban Parks--Works Progress Administration--Buildings--Public--1940s
Relation: City Clerk's Office

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