First, a bit of history…
Burbank was born during the Southern California land boom of the 1880’s when thousands of Americans came West during the railroad rate war between Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. The newcomers so completely Americanized their little town that Burbank’s Native American and Spanish heritage appears visible only in our city’s street signs.
 
Burbank Historical Society:
A small group of individuals, led by Mary Jane Strickland, were intent on preserving the rich history of their community. They founded the Burbank Historical Society in 1973 and later incorporated and received non-profit status in 1975.