FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Old Trapper’s Lodge
Many may remember the Legend of the Old Trapper’s Lodge
FRIDAY FLASHBACK – James J. Jeffries
Jeffries retired undefeated as the World Heavy Weight Champion in 1905. His barn later became the place to go for many valley events
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Burbank’s First Radio Station
“Every day Burbank is Broadcast to the World”! began the advertisement for Magnolia Park radio station KELW
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Mary Frances Reynolds (Debbie)
Many know her name but do not realize she got her start as the 1948 Miss Burbank and was discovered and started in the motion picture industry soon after
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Empire China Company
Ever Driven on Empire Ave by the Empire Center and wonder why it is called that?
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Burbank, Birthplace of the Starship Enterprise
Yes, back in the 60's the Enterprise NCC1701 model was created right here in Burbank and now hangs in the Smithsonian
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Magnolia Park
In the 1920’s, a project to build homes and a shopping district was begun
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Burbank Back in the Day
Ever wonder what it was like in Burbank 50,80 even 100 years ago?One way to find out is to look at the many archives...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 3 G Distillery
A little know producer of hard liquor in Burbank was The 3 G Distillery. They produced a number of interestingly named whiskeys for the local public
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Burbank High School Pumpkin
Pictures in old yearbooks and other professional photos show the Pumpkin up there and then later it is gone