Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Burbank Post Office
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2026
1. Burbank Post Office Marker
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 34° 10.825′ N, 118° 18.567′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Olive Avenue east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 E Olive Ave, Burbank CA 91502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Story Hardware (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burbank City Hall (about 700 feet away); Burbank's First City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burbank Railway Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Compass Tree Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grangetto Winery (approx. Ύ mile away); Tropico Strawberry Growers (approx. Ύ mile away); The Mentzer House (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cartoon Network Studios (was approx. Ό mile away but has been
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Regarding Burbank Post Office. Constructed in 1937, this building features classic Mission Revival architecture and is celebrated for its stunning architectural details. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Designed by renowned architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, it features a characteristic Spanish tile roof, arched facade, and hacienda-style suspended lanterns. The interior is known for geometric masonry brick floors, tiled walls, and hand-painted tile murals depicting traditional Spanish scenes. The building was funded and constructed as part of the Great Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) New Deal programs to provide civic jobs and infrastructure. It continues to operate as an active post office.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012
2. Burbank Post Office and Markers
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2026
3. Burbank Post Office
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 31, 2026
4. Bob Hope Marker
This building is named in honor of Bob Hope by act of Congress P.L.108-120 November 11, 2003.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012
5. Burbank Post Office Ceiling
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012
6. Burbank Post Office Mural
“Motion Picture Filming” painted in 1940 by Barse Miller
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012
7. Burbank Post Office Mural
“Aviation” painted in 1940 by Barse Miller
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,239 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
