The Burbank Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of our community.
Burbank California
Joined March 2012
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Did you know Burbank was once the epicenter of heavy truck manufacturing in the American West?
Long before Burbank became world-famous for entertainment and aviation, a visionary named Watt L. Moreland put our city on the industrial map!
In 1917.
#BurbankHistory #MorelandTruck
Looking back at how the 1940s imagined the "flying car" of the future! Imagine it’s 1943. You step out of your suburban home, hop into your sleek personal aircraft, and bypass traffic entirely to commute to work. "A helicopter in every garage!" #burbankmuseum #AviationHistory
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE BURBANK MUSEUM INDOOR RANCH #history #burbank #bu... youtu.be/LixpXhKGQ-E?si=9IXh… via @YouTube
Lockheed’s Lost Legends: The Odd Aircraft That Never Made It
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#burbankhistory #burbankmuseum #lockheed #aircraft
🎬 CALLING ALL DISNEY & POP CULTURE FANS! 🎬
Mark your calendars! The Burbank Museum is hosting a FREE special screening of Beyond Godolphin: The Hank Jones Story!
#DisneyHistory #HankJones #BurbankMuseum #ClassicDisney #LiveActionDisney #FilmScreening #BurbankEvents
Step back in time with us! 🕰️✨ #automobile #burbank #history #burbankmus... youtu.be/GFzVmTKkgfs?si=Ey2d… via @YouTube
53rd Annual Member Appreciation Day
Welcome Members to the Annual Free Luncheon.
June 27th from 1pm to 4pm @ the Burbank Museum 1100 West Clark Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506
Members RSVP By June 13th
#burbankhistory #burbankmuseum #burbank #burbankhistoricalsociety
Pause to remember. Live to honor.
This Memorial Day, the Burbank Historical Society invites our community to pause and reflect on the profound sacrifices made by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
#BurbankHistory #burbankmuseum #MemorialDay
🌙 Heeere’s a Trip Down Memory Lane! 📺
Before the era of streaming and endless scrolling, there was one sound that meant the day was officially over: the sharp snap of a suit jacket and the swing of a legendary golf club.
#JohnnyCarson #TheTonightShow #Burbankmuseum
Whether you’re a vintage collector or just here for the world-famous double-deck burger, there is something undeniably nostalgic about the Adventures of Big Boy comic books. 🍔📖
#BobsBigBoy #BigBoyComics #VintageComics #Americana #Burbankmuseum #burbankhistory
⛽ Flashback: Burbank, 1940 Gas
Take a stroll down memory lane to Sam Boyd’s Service Station on San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. Back when "filling 'er up" didn't require a small loan!
#BurbankHistory #VintageCalifornia #1940s #TheGoodOldDays #LocalHistory #Burbankmuseum
The Lockheed Vega
While Lockheed had produced aircraft before, the Vega was the first to be manufactured at the new Burbank plant. The Vega was a radical departure from the boxy, wire-braced biplanes of the era.
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#burbankmuseum #burbankhistory #lockheed
The Moreland Legacy
The Great Depression and wartime material shortages eventually brought truck production to a halt in 1941. Though the original factory buildings were demolished in 1999, the legacy remains.
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#burbankmuseum #burbankhistory #burbank
Throwback: Missing the Magic of Don’s
If you grew up in Burbank, you know that the intersection of Victory and Olive was more than just a street corner—it was the home of the legendary Don’s Restaurant.
#DonsRestaurant #BurbankHistory #VintageBurbank #Burbankmuseum
Step Into the Spotlight!
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the "Media Capital of the World"? Whether you're a local history buff or a movie fanatic, the Burbank Museum is calling your name!
#burbankmuseum #burbankhistory #burbank
Ever wonder how a small aviation hub became the "Media Capital of the World"? 🎬✈️
Discover the hidden history of Burbank—from vintage aircraft to the magic of the backlot.
📍 Visit the Burbank Museum this weekend!
#Burbank #burbankHistory #VisitBurbank #Museums #burbankmuseum
From Orchards to Orbit: The History of Burbank Aviation youtu.be/ELdmIibwTSU?si=nM6D… via @YouTube
Are you a Burbank student or parent of a student looking for a fun event on the weekend? If so, join us for a fun and fast scavenger hunt! To learn more, visit burbankhistoricalsoc.org/sig….
#discoverburbank #burbankhistory #gordonrhowardmuseum #burbankhistoricalsociety
ALT We’re celebrating Burbank’s birthday with our first-ever scavenger hunt! Learn more about our city’s history during this fun-filled event scheduled on Saturday, July 10th at George Izay Park. Register and learn more at burbankhistoricalsoc.org/signup.