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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 23, 1957 reads, "Confued [sic] sign painter apparently thought he was in Massachusetts when he did lettering for sign at right. Correct spelling of North Hollywood street is at left. Sign painter isn't only one confused, however, at least one Valley map lists 'Worster' in its index and spells street both ways on map." This photograph has incorrect spelling of street name.; See images #00113158 through #00113159 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Street signs--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Wortser Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Riverside Drive (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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