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Title
1940s - Bas-relief Sculpture “Tribute to Craftsmen” on City Hall Facing Third Street
Contributor
(Photographer)
Contributing Institution
Burbank Public Library
Collection
Burbank City Government
Rights Information
Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description
One of three bas-relief panels designed by artist Batholomew Mako (1890-1970) that adorn the exterior of City Hall. According to notes on the rear of the photo, this panel on the Third Street-facing side of the building is entitled “Tribute to Craftsmen,” and is the only one of the three reliefs on City Hall with a title. Additional panels are present on the east and west wings of the building facing Olive Avenue. Mako was also responsible for the painting, “Justice,” that once hung in the police courtroom in City Hall and presently hangs in the City Attorney’s office.
Type
Image
Format
nonprojected graphic
8x10 b&w print
Identifier
islandora:1352
local: cco01362
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--City halls--Architecture--Sculpture--Bas-relief
Relation
City Clerk's Office

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