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Burbank Historic Homes Survey Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1996-11-04

Scope and Contents

The Burbank Historic Homes Survey Records consists of research materials relating to the completion of the survey. These materials include: preliminary data records, completed DPR forms, evaluation sheets, photographs and area maps for Phases I and II of the survey. Also included are: guidelines and instructions from the Office of Historic Preservation for the registration of historical resources, correspondence, volunteer and home owner information, and a Burbank Community Council Agenda.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1995

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been assigned to the San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Biographical / Historical

The Burbank Historic Homes Survey was initiated on July 15, 1991 after the Burbank district was not included in the Santa Clara County Historic Resource Inventory. The survey, conducted under the Santa Clara County Historic Commission and the Burbank Community Council, and lead by Marben Associates, evaluated the historical and architectural significance of homes within the Burbank district. The Survey covered the area located within the perimeters of Bascom Avenue to the West, Meridian to the East, Forest to Wabash in the North and Scott Street to the South.

An evaluation committee, composed of members of the Burbank community, selected twenty historic homes during Phase I. Their selections were based on information and photographs gathered by volunteers under the guidance of Mardi Bennett, project coordinator from Marben Associates, and Natalie Wells, project manager from supervisor Rod Diridon’s office. A final project report on Phase I was published by Marben Associates. The committee met again during Phase II to evaluate additional homes.

Extent

1 Box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Burbank Historic Homes Survey Records includes materials relating to the survey of historic homes in the Burbank district of San Jose. The survey was conducted in 1991 by Mardi Bennett for Marben Associates. The records consist of preliminary data records, completed DPR forms, evaluation sheets, photographs and area maps.

Arrangement

The original order of this collection was maintained.

Related Materials

Marben Associates. "Burbank Historic Home Survey, Santa Clara County District 4, Project Report." Los Gatos, Calif.: Marben Associates, 1991. King Special Collections 5th Floor, F869.S394 B87x 1991.

Condition Description

Good

Title
Guide to the Burbank Historic Homes Survey Records
Status
Completed
Author
Stephanie Watson
Date
June 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
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