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1968 - Marine Day

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Title

1968 - Marine Day

Year

1968

Description

Marine Day was an annual event held at Burbank's Golden Mall in the late 60s and early 70s. Each year, several hundred Marines from Camp Pendleton were invited to a public celebration at the Mall. The event was followed by a trip to Disneyland in which the Marines were accompanied by teen hostesses from local high schools. This photo was taken at the first Marine Day, held March 23, 1968. Shops visible in the photo include Killeen Music, Boren's Fabrics, Burcal, Security First National Bank, Pep Boys, Sav-on Drugs, Mildred's Baby Shop, Howard's Jewelers, Heidelberg Haus, Reeve's Shoes, and Kay Jewelers.

Address

N San Fernando Blvd & E Palm Ave Burbank, CA 91502

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Military--United States Marine Corps.
  • Shopping Malls--Golden Mall
  • Buildings--Commercial
  • Crowds
  • 1960s
Format

35 mm b&w negative

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco01188

Physical copy held by

City Clerk's Office

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