Starlite Theatre, Burbank, California
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Identifier |
clloy_121 |
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Title |
Starlite Theatre, Burbank, California |
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Creator |
Unknown |
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Date Published |
circa 1950 |
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Subject (Topic) |
Amphitheaters--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Outdoor concert facilities--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); |
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Subject (Name) |
Starlight Bowl (Burbank, Calif.); |
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Subject (Place) |
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.); |
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Type |
image |
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Form/Genre |
Postcards |
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Physical Description |
1 postcard : Color ; 9 x 14 cm. |
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Institution |
Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University |
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Country of Creation |
US |
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Copyright Status |
public domain |
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Copyright Statement |
http://library.lmu.edu/generalinformation/departments/digitallibraryprogram/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/#d.en.3004 |
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Publisher |
Columbia Wholesale Supply |
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Place of Publication |
1047 N. Havenhurst, Hollywood 46, Calif. |
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Language |
eng |
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Description |
A view looking uphill at the back of the concrete stage of the Starlight Bowl, with parking on the left. |
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Historical Background |
Located at 275 East Olive Ave. in the foothills of the Verdugo mountains, Burbank's natural amphitheater has been in use since at least 1935. Discarded telephone poles were used as benches, and in 1946, surplus generators from World War II provided energy for electric lighting, and a makeshift stage was constructed. The Burbank Symphony often used the facility for rehearsals, due to its excellent acoustics. In 1951, a contest to name the bowl was held, and Katherine Willeford's entry, the "Skyline Bowl" was chosen, but changed to "Starlight Bowl" shortly afterward. At around the same time, the amphitheater received a new concrete stage and dressing rooms, some landscaping to increase the seating capacity, and wooden benches to seat 3,000 people. Since then, the Starlight Bowl has been a popular venue for school programs, benefits, and concerts, and is especially well known for its 4th of July show. |
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Additional Printed Matter |
On back: "This world famous open air theatre is located high above the city in Sough Park." |
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Publisher's Identifier |
Publisher's serial number: H279; 12715 |
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Additional Notes |
Color photography by Max Mahan. |
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Contributors |
Mahan, Max |
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Source |
Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection |
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