Churches and Organizations Image Collection

: 1916 - First Presbyterian Church; This image shows the original building that housed the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank.

: 1927 - First Methodist Church; First Methodist Church on the corner of Third Street and Olive where the county courthouse is today. 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."

: 1927 - Women's Club Building; In Fall of 1924, the clubhouse of the Woman's Club of Burbank was completed at 705 East Olive Avenue. This photo of it was taken in 1927. The club was organized in 1916 when the members of the Lavender Salad Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce joined forces. 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."

: 1944 - First Methodist Church; Photo of First Methodist Church on the corner of Olive Ave and 3rd St.

: 1960s - First Baptist Church; The First Baptist Church is now St. Ephraim Syriac Orthodox Cathedral, undated. 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."

: 1960s - First United Methodist Church; First United Methodist Church, undated. 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."

: 1960s - Seventh Day Adventist Church; The 7th Day Adventist Church is still in the same location in Burbank. The sign says the Pastor is J.C. Powers.

: 1960s - St. Robert Bellarmine Church; The front entrance of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church at the corner of Orange Grove and Fifth Street.

: 1960s - Y.M.C.A. Building; The Burbank YMCA Building at the corner of Magnolia Blvd and Third Street.

: 1971 - Earthquake Damage at First Christian Church; Photo of bricks knocked off the front of the Burbank First Christian Church after the Sylmar earthquake, February 9, 1971.

: 1973 - B.P.O. Elks Lodge; Elks Lodge #1497. From notes on back of photo: “145 E. Palm.”

: 1980s - Mentzer House at Olive Park, Burbank Historical Society; The Mentzer House was built prior to the official incorporation of the City of Burbank. The house was moved to its current site in 1977 and restored by the Burbank Historical Society to its original condition. It is now part of the Gordon R. Howard Museum. From notes on photo: “Olive Park.”

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