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
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