1958 - Nordahl Property Back of Big Trees Trailer Park

1958

Big Trees Trailer Park was located at 141 N. Verdugo Ave. This photo was likely taken by the city of Burbank in regards to a property dispute between the city and Andrew and Annette Nordahl. According to the Los Angeles Times, the city was ordered to pay the Nordahls $260,000 for a four-acre parcel that the city had taken over, through eminent domain "condemnation" proceedings, for use in a new city maintenance building and yard. The Burbank Public Works Department 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. From notes on photo: “Nordahl Property 4-9-58. Back of Trailer Park – Public Works yard – Now 2010 – Big Trees Trailer Park.

141 N. Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91502

• Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
• 1950s
• Trailer camps
• Railroad tracks
• Streets

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