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Studios and Media Image Collection

1930 - First National Studio
First National Pictures built a movie lot in Burbank in 1926 and was acquired by Warner Bros. in 1928. For tax reasons, the companies functioned as distinct entities until 1936, according to the book, Early Warner Bros. Studios. This photo is labeled "First National Studio March 1930" and has the men's names written on the back of the photo, though the names are quite difficult to read. "HR King, JL Norwood, Lou [unreadable], Strohm, Thos. F. Hamilton, Jim [unreadable], L.S. [unreadable]."--back of photo
1950s - Aerial View of Walt Disney Studios
An aerial view of Disney Studios. Buena Vista Street runs vertically on the right, with a glimpse of Providence Saint Joseph's Medical Center on the far right. The future site of Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills can be seen in the far back at the base of the hills.
1950s - Aerial View of Warner Brothers Studios
An aerial view of Warner Bros. Studios. Olive Avenue is running along the right hand side and the L.A. River runs horizontally across the top of the image with Forest Lawn Drive just above it.
1950s - NBC Headquarters Building
NBC: National Broadcasting Company, Inc. Headquarters building at Olive Avenue and Alameda Street. They bought this property in 1951 and the site later became the location of NBC's color television studios.
1950s - Walt Disney Productions, Inc.
In 1939, Walt Disney Productions purchased 51 acres on Buena Vista Street between Alameda and Riverside Drive. Their studios are still there, but the buildings look much different today.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
Interior pipe system of NBC Studios. Image is dated October 6, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
Interior framing of NBC Studios. Image is dated October 6, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
Interior pipe system of NBC Studios. Image is dated October 6, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
From notes: "This photo, No. 5 of the series, is from the same vantage point as No. 1, and is just two months later. Men are applying thermal insulation and roofing. Inside the building, acoustic treatment is going on stage walls. Many miles of conduit and pipe have been placed, and finish is being applied in many areas. Picture No. 6 will be an interior." Image is dated August 10, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
From notes: "Here is Progress Picture #2. Structural steel erection started 6/28 and is nearly complete. Precast wall panels are ready for erection, a few are in place. Watch for Picture #3, to be taken 7/2, four days from #2." Image is dated June 29, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
NBC Color TV Studios construction site; design and construction by The Austin Company. Image is dated June 10, 1954.
1954 - Construction of NBC Studios
After wall panels were added to the NBC Building. Image is dated July 2, 1954.

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