Brace Canyon Park was built at a cost of $112,500 on top of a working reservoir in Burbank's water system. According to the Los Angeles Times, "a nine-inch thick reinforced concrete slab roof over the reservoir with 20 inches of turf on top keeps the children from getting their feet wet." According to Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, the park was opened May 5, 1955, though it wasn't dedicated as Brace Canyon Park until January 25, 1963 after the naming of the surrounding canyon by the U.S. Geological Survey. In this photo, children play on the swing set, and cars are visible parked along the hillside street. “Bray [sic] Canyon Park, mid 60’s”--back of photo.
Type
Image
Format
nonprojected graphic 3¼" x 4-1/8" b&w photo
Identifier
islandora:126 local: cco00728
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Parks--Playgrounds--Children--Automobiles--1960s
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