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1962 - DeBell Elevator Construction

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Title

1962 - DeBell Elevator Construction

Year

1962

Description

Construction workers prepare to install an inclined elevator during the 1962 construction of a clubhouse and pro shop at the DeBell Golf Course. The elevator was designed to take four golfers at a time from the pro shop to the first tee and was part of a $212,000 improvement of the course undertaken that year. The golf course was built on 100 acres donated to the city of Burbank in 1954 by developer Joseph A. DeBell. Construction began in 1956 at a cost of $1.6 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. The official opening of the 18-hole DeBell Golf Club was held on Tuesday, June 16, 1959. “DeBell (rock and man on top with people climbing)”--back of photo.

Address

1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91501

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Park facilities
  • Golf courses
  • Buildings
  • Elevators
  • Construction
  • 1960s
Format

8 x 10 b&w print

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco00611

Physical copy held by

City Clerk's Office

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