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Skunk Works

Skunk Works is an official alias for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP), formerly called Lockheed Advanced Development Projects. Skunk Works is responsible for a number of famous aircraft designs, including the U-2, the SR-71 Blackbird, the F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-22 Raptor. Currently its largest officially known project is the F-35 Lightning II, which will be used in the air forces of several countries. Production is expected to last for up to four decades.

Located at 34.2008, -118.352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aerospace engineering organizations, American military aviation, History of aviation, Military facilities in the Mojave Desert, Military industrial facilities, National Medal of Technology recipients, United States government secrecy, Secret military programs, Buildings and structures in Palmdale, California, Research and development organizations, Research and development in the United States

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 10621 Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood, California. The cemetery has a special section called the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation that is the final resting place for a number of aviation pioneers — barnstormers, daredevils and sundry architects of aviation. There is a memorial to Amelia Earhart and others, honoring their accomplishments. Among those interred here are some celebrities from the entertainment industry.

Located at 34.1903, -118.354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Los Angeles, California, Burials at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, San Fernando Valley, 1923 establishments in California

Bob Hope Airport Train Station

Bob Hope Airport Train Station is an unstaffed Amtrak and Metrolink rail station at Bob Hope Airport in the city of Burbank, California. It is served by both Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and Metrolink's Ventura County Line from Los Angeles Union Station to Montalvo.

Located at 34.1928, -118.352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Amtrak stations in Los Angeles County, California, Metrolink stations in Los Angeles County, California, Burbank, California, Airport railway stations in the United States

Woodbury University

Woodbury University, founded as "Woodbury Business College", is a private, non-profit, coeducational, nonsectarian university located in Burbank, California.

Located at 34.2085, -118.342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, California, Educational institutions established in 1884, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Architecture schools in California, Universities and colleges in Los Angeles County, California

Battle of Providencia

Battle of Providencia (also called the Second Battle of Cahuenga Pass) took place in 1845 on Rancho Providencia in the San Fernando Valley of southern California. It was a battle rooted in the fact that Mexico was choosing Mexicans to be Governors of Alta California instead of Californians. In 1842, the Mexican government appointed Manuel Micheltorena as governor. The native-born Californios did not like him and, by 1844, a revolt began.

Located at 34.18, -118.328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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California Campaign, History of the San Fernando Valley, Battles involving Mexico

Southwest Airlines Flight 1455

Southwest Airlines Flight 1455 (N668SW) was a scheduled passenger flight from McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada to Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (BUR), Burbank, California that overran the runway during landing on March 5, 2000. The aircraft came to rest on a city street adjacent to a gas station. The National Transportation Safety Board found that the incident was due to the pilots attempting to land with excessive speed.

Located at 34.1972, -118.349 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 2000, Burbank, California, Southwest Airlines accidents and incidents, Airliner accidents and incidents involving runway overruns, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737, Airliner accidents and incidents in California, 2000 in California

Rancho Providencia

Rancho La Providencia was a 4,064-acre Mexican land grant in present day Los Angeles County, California given by governor Juan B. Alvarado in 1843 to Vincente de la Osa. The majority of Rancho Providencia land north of the modern channel of the Los Angeles River is now part of Burbank. The street grid change along Burbank Boulevard marks the northwestern boundary of the rancho grant. The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros.

Located at 34.18, -118.328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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California ranchos, Ranchos of Los Angeles County, California, History of the San Fernando Valley, History of Los Angeles, California, Burbank, California

Chili John's

Chili John's is a restaurant located in Burbank, California that opened in 1946. Lithuanian immigrant John Isaac began serving Southwestern chili at his Green Bay bar in 1900. Thirteen years later, the chili grew so popular that he renamed the establishment Chili John's. Son Ernie moved to Los Angeles and launched Chili John’s of California in 1946, installing the U-shaped counter and, since he was an avid fisherman, painted the mountain lake mural.

Located at 34.18, -118.334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Los Angeles, California, Burbank, California, Restaurants established in 1946