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1959 - Public Works Department Yard Construction

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Title

1959 - Public Works Department Yard Construction

Year

1959

Description

Photo of Public Works Department Yard during its construction.Prominent in the photo is a sign reading "PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING, CITY OF BURBANK. H.R. BENNETT - CITY MANAGER, CLAYTON W. PAIGE - CITY ENGINEER. Daniel A. Elliott, Charles M. Grant, Robert G. Smith, A.I.A. Architects. Wheeler & Grey - Structural Engr. L.B. Rayl & Assoc. - Heat & Vent. Engr. Jos. L. Cusick & Assoc. - Electrical Engr. MAYFAIR CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR." Construction began in May 1959. The yard opened at 124 S. Lake St. in May 1960, at a cost of $619,000, as a part of the city's 10 Year Capital Improvement Program.

Address

124 S Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Buildings--Civic
  • Public Works
  • Building and Construction
  • Signs and signboards
  • Automobiles
  • Streets--Roads
  • Mountains--Hills
  • 1950s
Format

3½ x 5 b&w print

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco01421

Physical copy held by

City Clerk's Office

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