1953 - McCambridge Park Dedication

1953

McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park dedication 1953.” Plaque reads "In Grateful Acknowledgement For the Best Years of a Lifetime of Devotion to Public Service In the Development and Distribution of Water Light and Power This Public Area Is Dedicated And Shall Be Known For All Time As McCambridge Memorial Park In Honor Of James H. McCambridge, General Manager Public Services Department 1891-1952"

1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
Parks and Recreation
Plaques, plaquettes
Park Facilities
Urban Parks
McCambridge Park
1950s

7.5x9.5 b&w print

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

cco00546

City Clerk's Office