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

Burbank's First City Hall

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

1. Burbank's First City Hall Marker

Inscription. Burbank's first City Hall was built here in 1916. The building housed the offices of the City Council and City Manager, and was also home to the Police and Fire Departments. In 1943, these offices were relocated to the present-day City Hall across the street. The building was demolished in 1959 and replaced by a new Police Headquarters, which stood on this site until 1999.

The Burbank Heritage Commission thanks the Cusumano Family for recognizing Burbank's history.

Erected by The Burbank Heritage Commission, and the Cusumano Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 34° 10.912′ N, 118° 18.444′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Olive Avenue and Third Street, on the right when traveling east on Olive Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burbank City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Story Hardware (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burbank Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burbank Railway Depot

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Compass Tree Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grangetto Winery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tropico Strawberry Growers (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Mentzer House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cartoon Network Studios (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

2. Burbank's First City Hall Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

3. Burbank's First City Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.