rememBURBANK

rememBURBANK is a podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library.

Episode 028: Sinister Spouses 08/26/2024

Episode 028: Sinister Spouses This calculated and cold-hearted killing shows what lengths a human will go to for cash. A sensational crime that made national news happened right here in Burbank. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/32752282

Episode 027: Banned in Burbank? 04/22/2024

Episode 027: Banned in Burbank? The controversial practice of banning books has been going on for centuries. But what has this looked like in our city's history? This month's podcast reports on two Burbank Public Library book ban debates that made the news in the 1960s. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/30942628

Episode 026: Rose Float Rescue 12/19/2023

Episode 026: Rose Float Rescue The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association turns out amazing and often award-winning parade floats year after year. But did you know this tradition was about to be scrapped in 1948? That is until a tenacious Burbanker took up the cause to rescue the float! This month's podcast tells the story of Esther Klein's endeavors to ensure Burbank's legacy in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/29150368

Episode 025: The Warner Bros. Collection 08/23/2023

Episode 025: The Warner Bros. Collection In the not-too-distant past, Burbank Central Library offered an extensive Cinema and Television archive. Find out its history and fate in this month's RememBurbank Podcast. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/27832266

Episode 024: A Tale of Two Ranchos 04/11/2023

Episode 024: A Tale of Two Ranchos Have you ever imagined what was Burbank like before it was ever Burbank? The origins of California as a state started with Spanish occupation and the granting of ranchos to various men of importance. Burbank is built on the land of two of those ranchos and this month's podcast is dedicated to the story of Rancho San Rafael and Rancho Providencia. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/26514603

Episode 023: Street Smarts 12/09/2022

Episode 023: Street Smarts Do you ever wonder how a street gets its name? This podcast looks at the origins and histories behind some of Burbank's boulevards, roads, and ways. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/25280064

Episode 022: A Bludgeoning in Burbank 08/05/2022

Episode 022: A Bludgeoning in Burbank Mob-style murders of innocent old ladies don't happen here in Burbank, right? This month's podcast explores one such unfortunate crime and the sensationalized trail that ensued. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/23972724

Episode 021: The Villains of Valhalla 04/15/2022

Episode 021: The Villains of Valhalla Valhalla Memorial Park has been Burbank's local cemetery for nearly 100 years, but many of those years have not been lifeless! Listen to the podcast to find out what makes Valhalla's history so unique. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/22806491

Episode 020: Hollywood Black Friday 02/25/2022

Episode 020: Hollywood Black Friday It is called Hollywood Black Friday, but it happened right here in Burbank. Unions clashed and blood was shed in a studio labor riot. Find out more details in this month's podcast! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/22258580

Episode 019: Everything But Their Dignity 12/07/2021

Episode 019: Everything But Their Dignity The sad truth is that Japanese American internment is just a footnote in the history we're taught. But it really hits close to home when we learn that resettlement housing was right here in Burbank. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/21414056

Episode 018: Burbank Bosses 10/08/2021

Episode 018: Burbank Bosses You might be surprised to hear that Burbank had a significant brush with organized crime. Corruption abounded for a handful of years right here in this idyllic town! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/20759117

Episode 017: Dolores Huerta Middle School 08/13/2021

Episode 017: Dolores Huerta Middle School It is not very often that a school changes its name, but Burbank has just recently made history by changing the name of one of its Middle Schools. Listen to the podcast to find out why! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/20133206

Episode 016: How Burbank Got Its Name 06/14/2021

Episode 016: How Burbank Got Its Name Burbank got its name from a local dentist turned sheep-farmer. This month's pocast examines our namesake's history and how he helped our city become the place we know and love today. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/19471004

Episode 015: Our Library's History 04/17/2021

Episode 015: Our Library's History The Burbank Public Library has been a cornerstone of the city for more than 100 years. Listen to find out more about the library's evolution and continuing contributions to the community. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/18760244

Episode 014: Human Relations and Fair Housing 02/24/2021

Episode 014: Human Relations and Fair Housing The 1960s was a turbulent time in America. Racial tensions were high and change needed to happen. The Burbank Human Relations Council is a local organization that has helped pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse community and has been doing so since 1958. Listen to the podcast to hear more about their cause and the Rumford Fair Housing Act's history in Burbank. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/18081218

Episode 013: Crazy Like a Fawkes 12/18/2020

Episode 013: Crazy Like a Fawkes Do you ever get frustrated just trying to get across town? Turns out it's not a new dilemma. Find out what early Burbanker Joseph Fawkes did to try to solve his transportation problem. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/17250302

Episode 012: Bonnie Gray, Burbank's Cowgirl 10/13/2020

Episode 012: Bonnie Gray, Burbank's Cowgirl Many fascinating people have trod through Burbank, but how many dared do it on horseback, while leaping over an automobile full of people? Check out our Burbank bio podcast to find out more! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/16386491

Episode 011: St. Joe's Hospital 08/12/2020

Episode 011: St. Joe's Hospital St. Joe's has been a long standing pillar in the Burbank community. Listen to find out more about its origins and historical highlights in this podcast recorded in honor of our local heroes: the hospital staff from Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center. /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/15593399

Episode 010: Major League Burbank 06/12/2020

Episode 010: Major League Burbank Did you know that Burbank was once the spring training home of a major league baseball team? That's right, from 1949 to 1952, the St. Louis Browns called home a ball park that was only a long home run from downtown Burbank. Listen to the show to find out more! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/14793623

Episode 009: The Early Days of the Media Capital 02/05/2020

Episode 009: The Early Days of the Media Capital Burbank's connection to the media industry dates back to at least 1919, and since then many more movie, television, and animation studios have opened, it would be impossible to name them all. What made Burbank an ideal location for the media industry, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/13032545

Episode 008: Turkey Crossing 12/11/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/12365897

Episode 007: It's the Great Pumpkin, Burbank 10/22/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/11742269

Episode 006: University of California, Burbank 09/10/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/11201489

Episode 005: "Red Cars" arrive in Burbank 08/01/2019

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 below to find out! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/10659482

Episode 004: Start of the Starlight Bowl 07/02/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/10321520

Episode 003: Dr. Coulter's Acts of Gallantry 05/26/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/9922880

Episdoe 002: The Mystery of the Library Time Capsule 04/30/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/9522680

Episode 001: The President Goes to the Prom 04/03/2019

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! /episode/index/show/rememburbank/id/9258755

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