Actor Lex Barker of the film "Tarzan", drives the first and golden spike with an air hammer as Pacific Electric begins construction of a new rail line between Azusa and Baldwin Park. Holding the spike is William Cunningham, PE agent in Azusa. From left to right: T.L. Wagenbach, PE general manger, Barker, Karl Jones, Azusa mayor and Al Wise, Azusa Chamber of Commerce president. Photo dated: January 18, 1951.
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