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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 15, 1954 reads, "Comedian Bob Hope quips with Frank B. Durkee, director of State Department of Public Works, before he snipped ribbon which opened four-lane dream highway to Valley residents. Hope officiated at ceremonies held today at Mulholland Bridge to open last link of Hollywood Freeway."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Hope, Bob,--1903-2003 California.--Department of Public Works--Officials and employees Dedications--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Express highways--California, Southern Comedians--United States Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Men--California--Los Angeles United States Highway 101 Cahuenga Pass (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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