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Title
1873 - First Known Photograph of San Fernando Valley
Contributor
(Photographer)
Date Created and/or Issued
1873
Contributing Institution
Burbank Public Library
Collection
Burbank Public Photos Collection
Rights Information
Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description
First known photograph of the San Fernando Valley taken in 1873. The picture was probably taken from a hill behind the mission which is the large building in the center of the image. Back of photo is stamped "This photograph is furnished on condition that whenever it is used credit will be given to Historical Collections: Security First National Bank." This image came from a collection of negatives donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
Type
image
Format
nonprojected graphic
8x9 b&w print
Identifier
islandora:2279
local: pub00146
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--San Fernando Valley--San Fernando Mission--1870s

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