An employee teaches children about an exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. A Saturday May 1, 1993 Burbank Leader articles reads: "The new $2 million Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County at Burbank staged a monster sized opening today with an impressive display that could easily be nicknamed 'Land of the Giant Insects.' The facility, at 555 N. Third St., has two levels, the main area downstairs and a 1,700-square foot Discovery Center upstairs for children. The museum, a private-public partnership among the city, Alexander Haagen Co., Los Angeles County and the Natural History Museum, opened to the public amid much fanfare. Celebrity guests included Gary Owens of 'Laugh-In' fame and Eric Boardman from the Disney Channel."
An employee shows a tarantula to children at the Museum of Natural History. A Saturday May 1, 1993 Burbank Leader articles reads: "The new $2 million Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County at Burbank staged a monster sized opening today with an impressive display that could easily be nicknamed 'Land of the Giant Insects.' The facility, at 555 N. Third St., has two levels, the main area downstairs and a 1,700-square foot Discovery Center upstairs for children. The museum, a private-public partnership among the city, Alexander Haagen Co., Los Angeles County and the Natural History Museum, opened to the public amid much fanfare. Celebrity guests included Gary Owens of 'Laugh-In' fame and Eric Boardman from the Disney Channel."
Runner lights another runner's torch in Burbank, CA for the 1996 Olympic Torch Run to Atlanta, GA. The 15,000 mile route to Atlanta began in Los Angeles and ran through Burbank, crossing Riverside Drive, through Glendale, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach. The Torch relay traveled through 42 States, visited 29 state capitols and was carried by 10, 000 torch bearers. Each bearer carried the torch approximately one kilometer. The torch traveled by runner, bicycle, steamboat, plane and sail boat, and traveled an average of 182 miles per day, 14 miles per hour, and 13.5 hours per day. The 10,000 torchbearers included 5500 individuals chosen by local United Way organizations, 2200 Olympians and others, and 2500 individuals selected by the sponsor, Coca-Cola (Washington Post).
Crowd watches runner and caravan of police, support staff and the press travel across Riverside Drive in Burbank. The 15,000 mile route to Atlanta began in Los Angeles and ran through Burbank, crossing Riverside Drive, through Glendale, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach. The Torch relay traveled through 42 States, visited 29 state capitols and was carried by 10, 000 torch bearers. Each runner carried the torch approximately one kilometer. The torch traveled by runner, bicycle, steamboat, plane and sail boat, and traveled an average of 182 miles per day, 14 miles per hour, and 13.5 hours per day. The 10,000 torchbearers included 5500 individuals chosen by local United Way organizations, 2200 Olympians and others, and 2500 individuals selected by the sponsor, Coca-Cola (Washington Post).
Torch bearer flanked by police escorts as onlookers applaud. The 15,000 mile route to Atlanta began in Los Angeles and ran through Burbank, crossing Riverside Drive, through Glendale, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach. The Torch relay traveled through 42 States, visited 29 state capitols and was carried by 10, 000 torch bearers. Each runner carried the torch approximately one kilometer. The torch traveled by runner, bicycle, steamboat, plane and sail boat, and traveled an average of 182 miles per day, 14 miles per hour, and 13.5 hours per day. The 10,000 torchbearers included 5500 individuals chosen by local United Way organizations, 2200 Olympians and others, and 2500 individuals selected by the sponsor, Coca-Cola (Washington Post).
Torch bearer running while flanked by motor escorts, Press and support staff. The 15,000 mile route to Atlanta began in Los Angeles and ran through Burbank, crossing Riverside Drive, through Glendale, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach. The Torch relay traveled through 42 States, visited 29 state capitols and was carried by 10, 000 torch bearers. Each runner carried the torch approximately one kilometer. The torch traveled by runner, bicycle, steamboat, plane and sail boat, and traveled an average of 182 miles per day, 14 miles per hour, and 13.5 hours per day. The 10,000 torchbearers included 5500 individuals chosen by local United Way organizations, 2200 Olympians and others, and 2500 individuals selected by the sponsor, Coca-Cola (Washington Post).
"The statue honoring police and firefighters at the Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters has become a shrine for the people of Burbank to place notes and flowers." Burbank Leader, Sept. 15, 2001
"The statue honoring police and firefighters at the Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters has become a shrine for the people of Burbank to place notes and flowers." Burbank Leader, Sept. 15, 2001
Crowd watches the Tribute to America at City Hall on September 18, 2001. According to the Burbank Leader, "dozens arrived at the steps at 275 E. Olive St. to join in an hour of prayer, reflection, speeches and patriotic songs".
"Think of it as 16 degrees of Kevin Bacon. As part of the venue's premiere, every auditorium at AMC's new theater complex in Burbank will feature a movie with the 44-year-old actor today. The film festival and party will benefit Earth Communications Office, and environmental action group." LA Times June 18, 2003
