Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Nitrate Film Vaults

1939-2014

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2024

1. Nitrate Film Vaults Marker

Inscription.
This site once housed The Walt Disney Studios' original film vaults, which were built in 1939. These three original vaults were used as storage for the daily activities in the adjacent Cutting Building, playing an important role supporting the editorial needs of the production process.

At the time of their construction, the nitrate vaults were considered state of the art, boasting features to minimize damage should the highly flammable nitrate film stored inside catch fire.

Over time, the Company's success and increased film production necessitated the construction of additional storage space. Subsequently, new vaults were added in 1944, 1946, 1953, 1973, 1974, and 1983.

Erected 2015 by The Walt Disney Studios.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 34° 9.433′ N, 118° 19.488′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue. The studio property is not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 N Buena Vista St, Burbank CA 91521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stage Three (within shouting distance of

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this marker); The Shorts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camera Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stages B and C (about 300 feet away); The T.E.A.M. Building (about 300 feet away); The Fantasia Stage (about 300 feet away); The Ink and Paint Building (about 300 feet away); Stage Two (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2024

2. Nitrate Film Vaults Marker

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Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2024

3. Nitrate Film Vaults and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.