This photo is likely older than the 1953 date written on the back of the photo. From notes on photo: "Feb. 5, 1953. Public Service Dept. Magnolia steam plant. Old Water & Power bldg.”
The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. The notes accompanying this photo indicate the year as 1953, though the photo appears to be significantly older than that. “Feb. 5, 1953. Public Service Dept. Magnolia steam plant. Old Water & Power bldg.”--back of photo
Exterior of the old Public Services administration building at the corner of Magnolia Boulevard and Lake Street. The photo is labeled as being taken on September 20, 1937, but the sidewalk, landscaping, and structures in the background suggest much later, possibly in the mid- to late-1940s. The building and another structure, a well and pump house situated directly across Lake Street, were built in the early 1920s and used by the Public Service Department until 1948, when they were razed and construction on the current Public Services Building began. The Public Service Department itself was formed in 1913, following the city’s sale of bonds totaling $70,000 to purchase electrical and water facilities, and changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. Notes on back of photo: “"Photo Art Shop, Burbank Calif. September 20, 1937, Public Service Dept. Office, Lake Street & Magnolia Blvd."
The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. The notes accompanying this photo indicate the year as 1953, though the photo appears to be significantly older than that. There is a similar photo that was dated 1937 hence the dating on this image. Public Service Dept. Magnolia steam plant. Old Water & Power bldg.”
Photo taken during the construction of the Burbank Public Service Department administration building. Building began in January, 1948, and was completed in July, 1949. Built at a cost of $500,000, the two-story, air-conditioned structure was part of a $6-million construction program planned by Public Service Department General Manager James H. McCambridge. The building was dedicated August 11, 1949. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001.
Photo taken during the construction of the Burbank Public Service Department administration building. Building began in January, 1948, and was completed in July, 1949. Built at a cost of $500,000, the two-story, air-conditioned structure was part of a $6-million construction program planned by Public Service Department General Manager James H. McCambridge. The building was dedicated August 11, 1949. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. From notes on photo: “June 1, 1948 – Construction – P.S. Administration Bldg.”
Photo taken during the construction of the Burbank Public Service Department administration building. Building began in January, 1948, and was completed in July, 1949. Built at a cost of $500,000, the two-story, air-conditioned structure was part of a $6-million construction program planned by Public Service Department General Manager James H. McCambridge. The building was dedicated August 11, 1949. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001.
An interior view of the office of the Public Service Department’s General Superintendent in the newly-completed administration building in 1949. Building of the new facility began in January 1948, and was completed in July 1949. Built at a cost of $500,000, the two-story, air-conditioned structure was part of a $6-million construction program planned by Public Service Department General Manager James McCambridge. The building was dedicated August 11, 1949. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913 following the city’s sale of bonds totaling $70,000 to purchase electrical and water facilities, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001.
The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. Magnolia Blvd. bridge can be seen in the background.
The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. This image shows the construction of the facilities at the corner of Olive Avenue and Lake Street.
Photo of the exterior of the Burbank Public Service Department administration building taken November 25, 1951. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. From notes on photo: “PSD – November 25, 1951.”
Exterior of the Public Services Department. The PSD, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. From notes on photo: “PSD - November 25, 1951”
