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Title
1959 - Public Works Department Yard Construction
Contributor
(Photographer)
Date Created and/or Issued
1959
Contributing Institution
Burbank Public Library
Collection
Burbank City Government
Rights Information
Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description
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.
Type
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
Relation
City Clerk's Office

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