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Burbankers

The most important thing that makes up Burbank's story is it's people. Everyday people doing everyday things are the true representatives of our City's history.


1890 - Peach Picking
Peach pickers in Toluca in 1890. Back of photo is stamped "This photograph is furnished on condition that whenever it is used credit will be given to Historical Collections: Security First National Bank." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1890s - Local Agriculture
Local farmers cultivating the land in the 1890s. Back of photo is stamped "This photograph is furnished on condition that whenever it is used credit will be given to Historical Collections: Security First National Bank." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1900s - Burbankers at a Picnic
Burbankers having a picnic. Image caption reads "Picnics in the hills above Burbank were popular with the young people. On Sunday afternoons they used their bicycles to travel to a picnic site under live oak trees. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1900s - Corralling Rabbits
"A History of Burbank" states that "Jack rabbits were plentiful in the valley and destroyed many crops. The ranchers would get together periodically to roujnd up the rabbits in much the same manner as cowboys round up cattle. After the rabbits were 'corralled,' they were shot." Back of photo is stamped "This photograph is furnished on condition that whenever it is used credit will be given to Historical Collections: Security First National Bank." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1903 - Wedding picture of Milo and Marjorie Weddington
Photo of Milo and Marjorie Weddington on their wedding day. Milo helped develop the North Hollywood area. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1910s - A group of Burbankers in front of a building
An unidentified group of people standing in front of an unidentified building.
1910s - Bicycle and Auto Repair Shop
This bicycle and auto repair shop was located on San Fernando Road between Olive Avenue and Angeleno. Image was taken around 1910. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1910s - Couple in Horse and Buggy
Couple sitting in a horse and buggy. Negative envelope is marked "6th and Orange Grove - Burbank, Prior to 1920." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1910s - Family Posing in Front of Home
A family poses on their automobile in front of a house.
1910s - Farmer Harvesting
Negative envelope is marked " Lake and Western - Glendale prior to 1920." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1910s - Fawke's Aerial Trolley
Negative envelope is marked "Fawkes Aerial Trolley Car." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1910s - Home at 6th Street and Olive Avenue
Negative envelope is marked "6th and Olive Ave - Burbank, Prior to 1920." This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."

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