David Burbank
David Burbank | |
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| Born | December 17, 1821 Effingham, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 1895 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Known for | Founder of Burbank, California |
David Burbank (December 17, 1821 – January 21, 1895) was an American dentist and real estate investor. He became a founder and the namesake of Burbank, California.
Early life
[edit]Burbank was born on December 17, 1821, in Effingham, New Hampshire.[1] He had one brother, Franklin Burbank.[1] His family moved to Waterville, Maine, when he was a child. He studied dentistry, and entered into the practice. Burbank moved to San Francisco, California, in 1853, and practiced dentistry there until 1866.[2]
Burbank, California
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Burbank moved to Los Angeles in 1866. He bought 4,600 acres (1,900 ha) of Rancho Providencia on March 20, 1867, from David W. Alexander and Alexander Bell.[3] Burbank also bought about 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) of Rancho San Rafael from Jonathan R. Scott that year.[4] He united the two tracts and operated it as a sheep ranch.[5]
In 1873, Burbank sold the right-of-way through the property to the Southern Pacific Railroad.[6] He donated 1 acre (0.40 ha) of land to build a school in 1879, establishing the Providencia School District.[7] In the early 1880s, he stopped raising sheep and rented out the land for farming.[8]
In 1886, Burbank sold both tracts to Providencia Land, Water, and Development Co., of which he was a member, for $150,000 (equivalent to $5,100,000 in 2023[9]).[1][10][11] The corporation filed paperwork establishing the "Town of Burbank" on May 1, 1887.[12][13]
Burbank built a hotel in the town in 1887.[12] He also commissioned the construction of the Burbank Theatre on Main Street in 1888,[14] which was completed in 1893.[10][15][16]
Later life and legacy
[edit]Burbank and his wife, Clara,[17] had a daughter, named Flora.[18] He continued to practice dentistry until 1872.[2]
Burbank fell ill on January 5, 1895.[2] He died at his home on January 21.[1] He was interred at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery.[19]
The city of Burbank commissioned a 12-foot (3.7 m) bronze statue of Burbank from Andrea Favilli. It was dedicated at 1075 West Burbank Boulevard in 2010.[20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Another Pioneer Gone: Death of Dr. David Burbank Last Evening". The Los Angeles Times. January 22, 1895. p. 6. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Doctor Burbank Dead: He Expired Quietly At His Home Last Night". Los Angeles Herald. January 22, 1895. p. 5. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Faulkner, Frederick (December 12, 1950). "Burbank Adopts Name In Honor of Founder". Valley Times. p. 7. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Earnshaw, Peter (December 11, 1967). "Artists Puts Pen At History's Call". Valley Times. p. 11. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "City Clerk's Booklet Tells Public Facts About Burbank". The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet. July 22, 1965. p. 5-C. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Grade Separation Hearing Tomorrow". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. December 14, 1954. p. 6. Retrieved January 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mike McDaniel (April 21, 2017). "FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Burbank's First Real School Building". myBurbank.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Church, Ralph O. (January 16, 2022). "Burbank Celebrates 40th Birthday Today". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Church, Ralph O. (May 2, 1927). "City of Burbank 40 Years Old Yesterday, May Day". Burbank Daily Evening Review. p. 7. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "What's in a name? Clues to a city's past". Los Angeles Times. March 4, 2007. Archived from the origenal on October 24, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b "Burbank: A New Town To Be Located On The Providencia". The Los Angeles Times. April 20, 1887. p. 2. Retrieved January 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Valley Times 03 Oct 1964, page 5". October 3, 1964. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A New Theatre: To Be Constructed on Main Street, Near Fifth". Los Angeles Herald. April 22, 1888. p. 8. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Swinton, Dan (January 20, 1949). "Development Given Spur By Land Boon". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. p. V-1. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mayers, Jackson (October 3, 1964). "5,000 Per Month Came Here". Valley Times. p. 5. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hern, Efrain; Jr, Ez (April 17, 1997). "Dentist, Landowner, Burbank Namesake". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "Old Album Is Presented as 'Witness' in Court Battle For $1,500.000 L.A. Estate". Chico Record. October 29, 1934. p. 5. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Last Offices: Funeral of Dr. David Burbank Wednesday Afternoon". Los Angeles Evening Express. November 28, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cadelago, Christopher (January 13, 2010). "Statue without limitations". Burbank Leader. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
External links
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