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Industrial, Factories, and Plants Image Collection

1910s - Burbank Furniture Manufacturing Company
Employees pose in front of the Burbank Furniture Manufacturing Company.
1920s - Moreland Truck Factory
In 1917 Watt L. Moreland was planning to move his business to Alhambra, California. When Burbank city officials heard about this news they offered Moreland 25 acres of land free of cost, located on the corner of San Fernando Blvd. and Alameda Ave. The city of Burbank raised $25,000 to pay for the land, buildings were constructed and the truck company moved in. The factory was still surrounded by acres of farms. Due to wartime shortages the plant had to close in 1940. (Wikipedia)
1920s - Moreland Truck Factory
In 1917 Watt L. Moreland was planning to move his business to Alhambra, California. When Burbank city officials heard about this news they offered Moreland 25 acres of land free of cost, located on the corner of San Fernando Blvd. and Alameda Ave. The city of Burbank raised $25,000 to pay for the land, buildings were constructed and the truck company moved in. The factory was still surrounded by acres of farms. Due to wartime shortages the plant had to close in 1940. (Wikipedia)
1927 - Andrew Jergens Company Factory
Back of image reads: 1927 - Andrew Jergens Co. - Mfgr. of Woodbury's Soap" and 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."
1927 - The Empire China Company plant
The Empire China Company plant that became Lockheed in 1928. It is currently the site of the Empire Shopping Center. Photo was taken in 1927. 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."
1964 - Asphalt Plant
The gravel pit/asphalt plant at 3130 Clybourn Ave. was opened in the late 1930s and put up for sale in the late 1960s, according to the Los Angeles Times. This photo was taken August 10, 1964. The site was operated by the city's Public Works Department and more than a million cubic yards of raw material was extracted from the pit and used to cover "all Burbank streets, sidewalks and curbs." Much of the machinery used at the quarry came from older mines operated at the turn of the 20th century. From notes on photo: “Asphalt Plant 1964” “8-10-64".
1964 - Asphalt Plant
The gravel pit/asphalt plant on Clybourn Ave. was opened in the late 1930s and put up for sale in the late 1960s, according to the Los Angeles Times. The site was operated by the city's Public Works Department and more than a million cubic yards of raw material was extracted from the pit and used to cover "all Burbank streets, sidewalks and curbs." Much of the machinery used at the quarry came from older mines operated at the turn of the 20th century. In this street view photo, a sign on top of building reads: “City of Burbank, Asphalt Plant, 3130 N. Clybourn.” From notes on photo: “Asphalt Plant 1964”; “City – Misc”; and “8-10-64 Picture of Asphalt Plant located at 3130 Clybourn Avenue showing front view from street."
1964 - Asphalt Plant
The gravel pit/asphalt plant on Clybourn Ave. was opened in the late 1930s and put up for sale in the late 1960s, according to the Los Angeles Times. The site was operated by the city's Public Works Department and more than a million cubic yards of raw material was extracted from the pit and used to cover "all Burbank streets, sidewalks and curbs." Much of the machinery used at the quarry came from older mines operated at the turn of the 20th century. In this photo, some of the plant's machinery (hopper, stack, primary crusher and drag line) is visible. From notes on photo: “Asphalt Plant"; "Gravel Pit"; "RECEIVED Sep 13 1964, City of Burbank, City Manager”; and “Official Photograph, City of Burbank, Calif. By Paul E. Wolfe".
1967 - Keim Precision Mirrors Corporation
Exterior of Keim Precision Mirrors Corporation. From notes on photo: “124 E. Angeleno – 1967”
1970s - Big Boy Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Exterior of Big Boy Manufacturing Company warehouse. From notes on back of photo: “64-72 E. Palm.”
1973 - Aquafine Corporation, Pacific Ultraviolet Co.
From notes on photo: “135-137 E. Tujunga-1973”. Photo of 135 and 137 Tujunga Ave and parking lot. 137 bears a sign for Aqualine Corporation, Pacific Ultraviolet Co. This location is near First St and in the space where the Holiday Inn opened in 1981.
1973 - Big Boy Manufacturing Company, Inc.
From notes on photo: “48 E. Orange Grove. 1973.” Photo shows Big Boy Manufacturing Company Inc.

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