The Golden State Project was a large-scale Burbank redevelopment endeavor in the 1970s and 1980s in the "industrial northwest section" of the city, according to the Los Angeles Times. This photo was likely taken at the beginning of construction at the intersection of Avon St. and San Fernando Blvd. Former Burbank mayor John Whitney (1963-1964, 1968-1969) is at center. "Jim Algie, City Manager; Jack Whiney, City Treasurer; Dave Augustine, Bandy Hinge Co. Production Manager"--back of photo.
Type
image
Format
nonprojected graphic 7½ x 9½ b&w print
Identifier
islandora:1095 local: cco00863
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Building and Construction--Freeways--City Officials--Ground Breakings--1970s
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