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Aerial and Scenic Images of Burbank
Aerial photos of Burbank.
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- 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.
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- 1950s - Aerial View of William McKinley Elementary School
- An aerial view of William McKinley Elementary School and surrounding neighborhood.
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- 1950s - Olive Avenue Bridge
- In 1954, Burbank voters approved a 10-year capital improvement program to help improve city infrastructure. One project was building three overpasses to traverse the Golden State Freeway and the railroad tracks. These were the Olive, Magnolia, and Burbank bridges.
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- 1953 - Aerial View of Stough Canyon Park and Landfill
- From notes on photo: “Hill Area-landfill. Stough Park. 12-22-53"
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- 1956 - Picture of Aerial Map
- From notes on photo: “5/9/56 Picture of aerial map.” Included are labels for numerous planned venues, including: Boy Scout Camp; Girl Scout Camp; Rifle & Pistol Range; Golf Course; Baseball & Softball Fields; Outdoor Theatre; Hiking Trails; Nature Study Groups; and Scenic Drives, among others.
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- 1959 - Aerial View of Burbank
- Aerial view overlooking the 134 freeway, Providence St. Joseph's Hospital, and Disney Studios. Photo is dated 12-1-1959.
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- 1959 - Aerial View of Burbank
- Aerial view overlooking the 134 freeway, Providence St. Joseph's Hospital, and NBC Studios. Photo is dated 12-1-1959.
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- 1959 - Aerial View of Stough Canyon Park and Landfill
- From notes on photo: “Landfill-Stough Park. 1959-JUL-19”
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- 1960 - Aerial View of Burbank
- Aerial photograph of Burbank. 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."
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- 1960s - Aerial View of Brace Canyon Ball Park and Tennis Courts
- From notes on photo: “Brace Canyon – Ball Park – Tennis Courts, McLure Debris Basin & Reservoir, Lamer (formerly “Brace”) Street, Scott Road, Haven Way.” Aerial view of Brace Canyon showing debris basin and reservoir in foreground, with tennis courts bordering the reservoir along Haven Way. Two baseball diamonds surrounded by trees border Scott Road behind tennis courts. A parking lot with several parked automobiles is located between the tennis courts and ballpark. The 5 freeway and the Valley are visible in the background.
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- 1960s - Aerial View of Burbank
- Aerial view of Burbank, appears to be east facing with Glenoaks Blvd in the center and the 5 Freeway on the right.
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- 1960s - Aerial View of Burbank
- An aerial view of Burbank with Brace Park to the top left. This is likely taken in the early 1960s as much of that area appears to be still undeveloped.