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1940s - Verdugo Park

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Title

1940s - Verdugo Park

Photographer
  • Paul E. Wolfe
Description

Verdugo Park was dedicated on March 16, 1944. Half of the four-acre site was donated to the city in 1943 by developer/philanthropist Fritz B. Burns and the rest purchased for $1117.18 per acre, according to the Los Angeles Times. In this photo, taken sometime in the 1940s, men perform calisthenics in the park's gymnasium. From notes on photo: “Verdugo Park, 40’s” and "0060".

Address

3201 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91505

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Gymnasiums
  • Calisthenics
  • Physical fitness
  • Park facilities
  • Athletic shoes
  • Fashion
  • Men
  • 1940s
Format

8 x 10 b&w print

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco00745

Physical copy held by

City Clerk’s Office

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