Photo of Public Works Department Yard during its construction.Prominent in the photo is a sign reading "PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING, CITY OF BURBANK. H.R. BENNETT - CITY MANAGER, CLAYTON W. PAIGE - CITY ENGINEER. Daniel A. Elliott, Charles M. Grant, Robert G. Smith, A.I.A. Architects. Wheeler & Grey - Structural Engr. L.B. Rayl & Assoc. - Heat & Vent. Engr. Jos. L. Cusick & Assoc. - Electrical Engr. MAYFAIR CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR." Construction began in May 1959. The yard opened at 124 S. Lake St. in May 1960, at a cost of $619,000, as a part of the city's 10 Year Capital Improvement Program.
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Image
Format
nonprojected graphic 3½ x 5 b&w print
Identifier
islandora:1439 local: cco01421
Subject
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Building--Automobiles--1950s--Signs and signboards
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