1940s - Construction of the Public Service Department Administration Building

Photo taken during the construction of the Burbank Public Service Department administration building. Building began in January, 1948, and was completed in July, 1949. Built at a cost of $500,000, the two-story, air-conditioned structure was part of a $6-million construction program planned by Public Service Department General Manager James H. McCambridge. The building was dedicated August 11, 1949. The Public Service Department, formed in 1913, changed its name to Burbank Water and Power in 2001. From notes on photo: “June 1, 1948 – Construction – P.S. Administration Bldg.”

164 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 91502

• Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
• Energy facilities
• Buildings -- Public
• Public Service Department
• Department of Water and Power
• Construction
• 1940s

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Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

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City Clerk’s Office