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- Episode 008: Turkey Crossing
Wes Clark of Burbankia joins us to talk about the history of the Turkey Crossing which dates back to 1899. But what was the Turkey Crossing and how did it get its name, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
8 min - Episode 007: It's the Great Pumpkin, Burbank
From the 1920s to 1957 there was a giant, orange, pumpkin-shaped building in Burbank. What was the purpose of a pumpkin-shaped building, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
7 min - Episode 006: University of California, Burbank
In 1925 the University of California was looking for a new home for its Southern Branch and Burbank was a site contender. What made Burbank such a great place for an institution of higher education, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
12 min - Episode 005: "Red Cars" arrive in Burbank
The Pacific Electric trolley line, nicknamed "Red Cars", arrived in Burbank a few months after the city was incorporated in 1911. How did the small population of Burbank convince a major transportation system to travel to the rural community, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
12 min - Episode 004: Start of the Starlight Bowl
With views overlooking the San Fernando Valley and the city of Los Angeles, the Starlight Bowl has witnessed many concerts, performances, and school events over its decades of existence. How did the outdoor amphitheater come to be you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
13 min - Episode 003: Dr. Coulter's Acts of Gallantry
In the book Burbank History a brief mention is made of Dr. F.W. Coulter who went to Buckingham Palace to receive the Distinguished Conduct Medal. What did he do to receive such a prestigious medal, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!
12 min - Episdoe 002: The Mystery of the Library Time Capsule
In 1986 a time capsule was discovered in an office closet at the Burbank Central Library. The copper box had been unearthed when the old library was demolished in the early 1960s, but rather than being opened it was stored in a closet and forgotten for nearly a quarter of a century. What was found inside when it was finally opened you ask? Listen to find out!
11 min - Episode 001: The President Goes to the Prom
In 1963 President John F. Kennedy attended the John Burroughs High School prom. Why would a sitting President of the United States attend a high school dance, you ask? Listen to find out!
For full shownotes, including photos of the President at the prom, visit the episode page at burbankinfocus.org/rememBURBANK/episode001
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rememBURBANK is a podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library.