In July 2021, the City of Burbank observed its 110th anniversary, celebrating more than a century of tradition and growth coming together to create the community we know today.
From the earliest days as the Rancho Providencia and then the Providencia Land, Water and Development Company, Burbank has evolved to be a place of civic pride, achievement and innovation. Burbank’s 1911 incorporation as a city set us on a path from agriculture to industry, from aircraft manufacturing to film production, while maintaining the neighborhoods and small-town feel that draw people here today.
Throughout the summer, the City of Burbank invited residents to explore their community and its history through events and activities for the whole family. We hope you will share your experiences and stories through Burbank Public Library’s Burbank in Focus collection of historical photos to build a more inclusive record of our community.
Read the Burbank at 110 brochure
Kick Off
City Hall at 275 E. Olive Avenue was lit in Burbank blue on July 8, the City's incorporation date. Completed in 1943, the building epitomizes the best of civic architecture in terms of aesthetics as well as function and remains a point of pride for our city. (laconservacy.org)
Thursday, July 8, 2021: Historical Burbank - Virtual Author Event - Watch on YouTube
On July 8, 2021, local Burbank historians and authors Michael McDaniel and Wesley Clark presented the virtual author event “Looking Back at Burbank” on Zoom. Mike and Wes are the creators of the website Burbankia, where history, lore, images, and stories are collected and stored for the enjoyment of current residents and former Burbankers. They shared some of their favorite stories and anecdotes from our City’s past.
Digital Photo Contest
From July 8-August 31, 2021, residents were able to submit photos for the Friends of the Burbank Public Library digital photo contest using the theme: Burbank, My Hometown.
Winning photos were selected by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library and will be used to create a 2022 calendar. Winners will receive 4 copies of the calendar in a Library swag bag. Winners and additional selected submissions may be added to Burbank in Focus, a digital library of historical Burbank images. Calendars will be available for purchase at all Burbank Public Library locations, while supplies last.
This activity was supported by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library to raise funds for Library programs and services.
Discover Burbank Tour
A family-friendly hometown tour of the “Media Capital of the World,” from the Verdugo mountains to the airport to the studios, from famous landmarks to favorite eateries, and everything in between. From July 8-July 31, residents explored their hometown and snapped a selfie with Dr. David Burbank at 11 locations to win a Burbank at 110 commemorative coin. You can view the photos on Facebook and Instagram by searching the hashtag #burbank110.