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Stough Park, Starlight Bowl, and DeBell Golf Course

Nestled in the hills of Burbank are three gems offering relaxation, entertainment and exercise opportunities. DeBell Golf Course opened mid-twentieth century with newly planted trees and crowds of people. Hiking trails in the hills offer wonderful opportunities to explore nature. The Stough Canyon Nature Center opened in 2000 with exhibits and programming. The Starlight Bowl, built in the Burbank hills in 1948, has long been Burbank's best-kept secret. Over the years it has presented movies, stage shows, and concerts. Today the popular venue hosts summer concerts by the Burbank Chamber Orchestra and a variety of popular music groups, children's participatory theater, and the City's 4th of July concert with fireworks.

1960s - Starlight Bowl
From notes on back: “Starlight Bowl - 60’s.”
1960s - Starlight Bowl Summer Film Site
From notes on back: “Starlight Bowl – Summer Film Site – Early 60’s.”
1960s - The Burbank Polic Boys Band at the Starlight Bowl
The Burbank Police Boys Band at the Starlight Bowl. No other information is known about this image. Donated by Elaine Paonessa.
1961 - Artist's Rendering of DeBell Golf Course Club House
Slide says "Golf Course Club House Rendering Debell, Best of 2." Slide dated Oct. 1961.
1962 - Aerial View of DeBell Golf Course Construction
From notes on photo: “Golf course construction.”
1962 - Burbank City Council at DeBell Golf Course Clubhouse
From notes on photo: “Councilmen - 1962. Robert Brandon (Mayor), John Whitney, Charles Compton, Dallas Williams, Harmon Bennett (City Manager)." Mayor Brandon and city officials with plaque at DeBell golf course clubhouse.
1962 - DeBell Elevator Construction
Construction workers prepare to install an inclined elevator during the 1962 construction of a clubhouse and pro shop at the DeBell Golf Course. The elevator was designed to take four golfers at a time from the pro shop to the first tee and was part of a $212,000 improvement of the course undertaken that year. The golf course was built on 100 acres donated to the city of Burbank in 1954 by developer Joseph A. DeBell. Construction began in 1956 at a cost of $1.6 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. The official opening of the 18-hole DeBell Golf Club was held on Tuesday, June 16, 1959. “DeBell (rock and man on top with people climbing)”--back of photo.
1962 - DeBell Golf Course
From notes on photo: “Picture taken 1-15-1962.” Road sign at entry of "City of Burbank DeBell Golf Course."
1962 - DeBell Golf Course Construction
From notes on photo: “Picture taken 1-15-1962.” Construction at DeBell golf course.
1962 - DeBell Golf Course Construction
From notes on photo: “Picture taken 1-15-1962.” Construction at DeBell Golf Course.
1962 - DeBell Golf Course Construction
From notes on photo: “Picture taken 1-15-1962.” Construction at DeBell golf course.
1962 - DeBell Golf Course Construction
From notes on photo: “Picture taken 4-2-62.” DeBell golf course construction.

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