1948 - Grand Opening of Buena Vista Branch Library Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Libraries--Public--Buildings--Civic--Library Staff--Ripley, Elizabeth--Grand Openings--1940s Several women, likely library employees, demonstrate circulation procedures to Library Board President Harry White at the Buena Vista Branch Library’s July 1948 grand opening. City Librarian Elizabeth Ripley is third person from left. Fourth from the left is longtime library employee Peg Underwood. The Buena Vista library opened in July 1948 and served the community for over 50 years. A new Buena Vista library opened across the street at 300 N. Buena Vista St. in 2002. From notes on photo: “Grand Opening B V Library,” “Official Photograph, City of Burbank, Calif. By Paul E. Wolfe,” “RECEIVED JUL 29 City of Burbank City Manager” and “0445” Paul E. Wolfe (Photographer) 2016-06-25 1948 nonprojected graphic 8 x 10 b&w print islandora:1003 local: cco00761 City Clerk's Office Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office