The original City Hall and Fire Station in 1927. It was located on the corner of Olive Avenue and Third Street. 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."
Interior view of the offices for the Building and Engineering Departments at City Hall in the 1940s. Burbank’s City Hall was designed by architects William Allen and W. George Lutzi in the Streamline Moderne style, a type of Art Deco architecture (also sometimes described as “WPA Moderne”) that became popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Ground was broken across the street from the old city hall in 1941 and construction was completed in 1943. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The lettering on window at the center-rear of the photo says “Cashier”. The name plate on the counter to the left reads “Building Dept.”, and the lettering on window of the second-from-left office door reads “Building Superintendent”. The name plate on the counter to the right says “Engineering Dept., Street Dept.” and the lettering on the window of the office door on the far-right reads “City Engineer and Street Superintendent”. Notes on rear of photo: “4534-4. 0352. City Hall Interior – Engineering Dept circa 1940’s.”
Interior of the Burbank City Council Chamber featuring the “Four Freedoms” mural by artist Hugo Ballin on the wall behind the council seats. Measuring 11 by 12 feet, the mural was inspired by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Speech, in which he proposed four freedoms that everyone should enjoy: Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. A 1978 renovation of the chambers removed the wooden pew seating, replacing it with padded theater-style seats, and removal of the tile floor and the laying down of carpet. Note on back of photo: “City Hall – Mural – circa 1940s.”
Front side of postcard showing "City Hall Building, Burbank Calif." and "Paul E. Wolfe 6". Notes on the back of the postcard read: "City Hall Mid '40s"
Front side of postcard showing "City Hall Building, Burbank Calif." and "Paul E. Wolfe 18". Notes on the back of the postcard read: "City Hall Mid '40s"
Parked automobiles and a gas pump behind City Hall. Burbank’s City Hall was designed by architects William Allen and W. George Lutzi in a Streamline Moderne style, a type of Art Deco architecture (also sometimes described as “WPA Moderne”) that became popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Ground was broken on Olive Avenue, across the street from the old city hall, in 1941 and construction was completed in 1943. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Side view of City Hall facing Third Street. Burbank’s City Hall was designed by architects William Allen and W. George Lutzi in a Streamline Moderne style, a type of Art Deco architecture (also sometimes described as “WPA Moderne”) that became popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Ground was broken on Olive Avenue, across the street from the old city hall, in 1941 and construction was completed in 1943. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
One of three bas-relief panels designed by artist Batholomew Mako (1890-1970) that adorn the exterior of City Hall. According to notes on the rear of the photo, the untitled west wing panel represents “free men bearing the body of peace while an eagle hovers in the background; at right soldiers [are] on guard [while] mechanics work on an airplane.” Additional panels are present on the east wing of the building as well as on the Third Street-facing side. Mako was also responsible for the painting, “Justice,” that once hung in the police courtroom in City Hall and presently hangs in the City Attorney’s office.
One of three bas-relief panels designed by artist Bartholomew Mako (1890-1970) that adorn the exterior of City Hall. According to notes on the rear of the photo, this panel on the Third Street-facing side of the building is entitled “Tribute to Craftsmen,” and is the only one of the three reliefs on City Hall with a title. Additional panels are present on the east and west wings of the building facing Olive Avenue. Mako was also responsible for the painting, “Justice,” that once hung in the police courtroom in City Hall and presently hangs in the City Attorney’s office.
One of three bas-relief panels designed by artist Bartholomew Mako (1890-1970) that adorn the exterior of City Hall. According to notes on the rear of the photo, the untitled east wing panel represents “a Jehovah-like figure representing religion,” a “Goddess of Plenty,” a “family scene,” and a “scene [that] represents the hurts of war.” Additional panels are present on the west wing of the building as well as on the Third Street-facing side. Mako was also responsible for the painting, “Justice,” that once hung in the police courtroom in City Hall and presently hangs in the City Attorney’s office.
View inside a City Hall conference room on the second floor of the west wing during the 1940s. Burbank’s City Hall was designed by architects William Allen and W. George Lutzi in the Streamline Moderne style, a type of Art Deco architecture (also sometimes described as “WPA Moderne”) that became popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Ground was broken across the street from the old city hall in 1941 and construction was completed in 1943. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. “0342. City Hall – Conference Room – 2nd Floor West Wing circa 1940’s”--back of photo.
