Burbank City

[Zipme17 18]

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Information about Burbank

Burbank sits on the banks of the River Oscuro, the origin of the name is unknown, althought it is thought that the river was first discovered by Italian settlers in the 11th century, who, on the way to Asia, decided to make camp here for the winter. However this was a bad choice as it is thought that many of them were eaten by bears or died of frostbite whilst swimming in the icy river. Those who remained decided to make a permant settlement to hounour those who died.

The city is named after the Burbank Trading Company who arrived here in the 17th century and set up a logging and mining company, as many of the townsfolk worked for the company the city was named after it. Unfortunatley the Burbank Trading company went bankrupt in 1899.

By 1900 Burbank was a large capital city of one of the world's greatest powers, Liberland. However in the summer of 1924 a communist revolution broke out, this divided the city in two, the communists took control of the south and the remaining Imperial Burbankians moved to the north, but in 1926 the communists tried to move to the North. These events caused the Imprialists to build a wall dividing the city in two, this wall remained until the city united under a new more democratic leadership in 1972. Despite this sections of the wall still remain in some parts of the city.

Today Burbank remains the capital of Liberland, it is the nation's principal political, economic, financial, educational, and transportation center. It is home to many scientific and educational institutions, as well as numerous sport facilities. It possesses a complex transport system that includes the world's busiest subway systems.

[jacqulina 162]

wow great start and intro and beautifull pics

[J.A.M 0]

Reminds me of Berlin, Germany. Is that were you got your history from? Nice pics and can't wait for more.

-Aaron M.

[Voulpiotis 4]

Great start and good luck with your new cj!!!

[sc4portugal 10]

Nice history

[exgamer07 0]

great start

[kraft_d 0]

Looks Great, you've got a good city layout...

[Schulmanator 5,793]

A nice start- eager to see more.

[mikex182 0]

it looks really good, cant wait 4 more

[collgab 10]

Great start, waiting for more

[Zipme17 18]

UPDATE I -- Sitford Olympic Park

The Sitford Olympic Park is situated on the banks of the River Oscuro. It was built to host the 1978 Simlympic Games. These games were one of the most important events in Burbank history, they were influential in healing the wounds of the north/south divide and further united the city.

Immediatley to the North of park is the Oscuro Ring Road which was completed in 1975, it is the city's second ring road after the Garden Ring Road which surrounds the city centre. The park also has a ferry port to the east.

The opening cermony was held on July 19th in the United Olympic Stadium:

The stadium underwent an extensive renovation in 1999 to meet new regulation for future sporting events.

The other large stadium within this complex is Stevenson Football Stadium:

The only other venue within this park is in the indoor arena which was used for wrestling, it is situated next to the olympic waterfall:

All the other events where held at different location throughout the city. Burbank hopes that the simlympics will return to the city but for now the city plans to concentrate on holding other events. Due to its location, across the river from Burbank State University, the park hopes to host the Universiade, although the university it self has the facilities to host some of the events.

jacqulina:Thanks, glad u liked it.

J.A.M:Some of the history is from Berlin (the wall part) as is the picture of the wall construction. It is supposed to be a composite of many european capitals. Thanks.

Voulpiotis: Thanks alot.

sc4portugal: Glad you like it

exgamer07: Thanks

kraft_d: Thanks for the comment.

Schulmanator: Thanks for visiting

mikex182: Thanks, hope you like the new update

collgab: Thank you

[jacqulina 162]

wow thats excellent work and pics my friend,beautifull olympic area

[Schulmanator 5,793]

A truly impressive sports complex!

[exgamer07 0]

love the side view of the stadium. Always wondered how people get those shots.

[kraft_d 0]

I love the stadium park, impressive stadiums. Great job!

[Zipme17 18]

UPDATE 2 ------ Burbank State University

Burbank State University is the largest and oldest university in Liberland, founded in 1777. Now the University has 4,000 staff, 29 faculties and 30,000 students. The university was founded by Scott Brian by a decree of Emperor William on January 12th, teaching began on March 15th which is celebrated as student's day in Liberland. The university was first housed in a church, moving to its current location in 1800. Below we can see one of the original faculty buildings, which washome to the law faculty:

The universtity press was the Burbank Imperial, which until the revolution of 1924 was the most popular paper in the country. Many believe that the university was the birthplace of the revolution itself. In the main building a social-democratic society was formed.

The society was founded by children of the proletariat and peasants, who had been eligable for admission since 1900. This led to the Emperor ordering a military prescence on the campus. It is thought that up to 30 students may have been secretly killed around this time.

In the 1970's a new area of campus was created which was home to 10 new faculties:

The university is home to the national library which is home to the largest collection of books in the city.

The university's also has an arena and a championship sized swimming pool and due to its closeness to the Sitford Olympic Park, which is just across the river, it sometimes uses the facilities there.

jacqulina: Thanks, not alot of parking though.

Schulmanator: Thank you, always appreciate the comments

exgamer07: Thanks, I dunno how they get those shots, good question though.

 

kraft_d: Thanks, i think a stadium similar to the football stadium was destroyed today.

[AfroThunda 1]

Nice campus, where did you get the library building... It is sweet!

-Afro

[exgamer07 0]

dormitories look awesome

[Khorasaurus1 1]

Nice city! I like the university campus....do you have a wider picture of the whole area?

[Krio 624]

Ooh, very nice but sporting area looks lifeless for some reason. Real pictures are cool!

[Zipme17 18]

UPDATE 3 -- Burbank River Walk

This update is a guide to the sights along the River Oscuro which runs through Burbank. It is the heart of the city and used to be the economic hub of the country.

The first place of interest is the historic flower market and the Blue Inn. The flower market opened in the 1920's where Tulips, imported from Holland, were traded. This was an important part of the economy until the late 70's when commerical services and hi tech industry took over. Today it is popular with Burbank's many tourists.

Just to the east of flower market is the old lifeguard station, up until 1988 this served as the main base for the coastguard in Burbank. Today it is a museum and a mermorial to the lifeguards who died try to save passengers from the striken RMS Empress which had arrived from England and struck rocks in the fog.

Next is the Burbank Eye which offer stunning views of downtown and the river. It opened in 2000 to celebrate the new millenium.

The St Peter Church is the oldest church in Burbank, every sunday hundreds of people come here to practice there religion. Tourists also come here because the famous landmark due its prominent feature in many films including; From Burbank with Love & the Sim Vinci Code.

The Burbank Imax is the main cinema in the city and where hudred of residents go each day to watch the latest blockbusters. Its interesting architecture has made it iconic within the city:

The art deco strip is Burbank's best area for nightlife. Sims enjoy drinks on the banks of the river which is lit by romantic neons:

Finally; the Imperial War Museum, this building was designed by the famour architect Sir Bradley Benz. It contains exibits and accounts from Liberlands bloody past and was opened in 1998 by the Mayor of the City:

Will do replies tommorow, hope people enjoyed the update.

[exgamer07 0]

great update

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Great waterfront! Great pictures too.

[jacqulina 162]

excellent work i do love what you have done along the waterfront,excellent work and pics my friend

[Urbandogg 0]

nice

[Schulmanator 5,793]

Cool stuff- I like what you have done

[belfastuniguy 18]

I like what you have done so far, love the stadiums.

[Narya 14]

That is lovely cj you have here. Looking foward to see more.

[gshmails 534]

I love the St. Peter's picture! Great job and thanks for sharing.

[koekie01 3]

Very good job. But where can I find that night life buildings?