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rememBURBANK Burbank Public Library
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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rememBURBANK is a podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Customer Reviews
What a delight!
I just discovered this podcast. As a long-time Burbank resident, I have found the well researched stories to be of great interest - whether I have heard of them before or not!
The quality of the podcast is high - easy to listen to and understand.
Give it a try!!!
A nice slice of local history
RememBurbank is thoroughly researched and very well presented. Give it a go.
Thoroughly researched!
Can't wait for more episodes!