This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 1, 1956 reads, "Alfred Lushing, back to camera, left, asks for and gets show of hands of those opposed to his proposal to rezone three acres in Panorama City for use by Union Oil Co. as bulk storage plant. Faced with unanimous disapproval, Lushing withdrew application." The article partially reads, "Faced with the unanimous opposition of the householders and businessmen who packed the American Legion Hall in Van Nuys, Alfred Lushing, representing the owners of the land, asked for a show of hands and then informed City Planner Bert Krell that he was withdrawing his application."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Legislative hearings--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Audiences--California--Los Angeles Raising hands Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
