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1970s - Brace Canyon Park

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1970s - Brace Canyon Park

Description

Brace Canyon Park was built at a cost of $112,500 on top of a working reservoir in Burbank's water system. According to the Los Angeles Times, "a nine-inch thick reinforced concrete slab roof over the reservoir with 20 inches of turf on top keeps the children from getting their feet wet." According to Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, the park was opened May 5, 1955, though it wasn't dedicated as Brace Canyon Park until January 25, 1963 after the naming of the surrounding canyon by the U.S. Geological Survey. In this photo, children skateboard and Big Wheel along the path, while a woman walks across a picnic area. Foothills with homes overlooking the park are in the background. “Brace Canyon Park, mid 70’s"--back of photo.

Address

2901 Haven Way, Burbank CA 91504

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Parks
  • Children
  • Skateboarding
  • Foothills
  • 1970s
Format

3½ x 5 b&w photo

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco00729

Physical copy held by

City Clerk's Office

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