Identifier	clloy_121
Title	Starlite Theatre, Burbank, California
Creator	Unknown
Date Published	circa 1950
Subject (Topic)	Amphitheaters--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Outdoor concert facilities--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
Subject (Name)	Starlight Bowl (Burbank, Calif.);
Subject (Place)	Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.);
Type	image
Form/Genre	Postcards
Physical Description	1 postcard : Color ; 9 x 14 cm.
Institution	Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University
Country of Creation	US
Copyright Status	public domain
Copyright Statement	http://library.lmu.edu/collections/digitallibraryprogram/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/
Publisher	Columbia Wholesale Supply
Place of Publication	1047 N. Havenhurst, Hollywood 46, Calif.
Language	eng
Description	A view looking uphill at the back of the concrete stage of the Starlight Bowl, with parking on the left.
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.
Additional Printed Matter	On back: "This world famous open air theatre is located high above the city in Sough Park."
Publisher's Identifier	Publisher's serial number: H279; 12715
Additional Notes	Color photography by Max Mahan.
Contributors	Mahan, Max
Source	Werner von Boltenstern Postcard Collection