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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 27, 1963 reads, "Valeri Barnes, 4, and her brother Bill, 4, of 8858 Laramie Ave., Canoga Park, watch city officials break ground for 1,400-acre Nordhoff-Winnetka Industrial Tract. From left: Symore Mann (with shovel), Industrial Association president; Sam Ball, former city engineer, and Howard Chappell, Department of Public Works commissioner. Wearing hats are Mayor Samuel W. Yorty and West Valley Councilman Thomas D. Shepard. The ceremony was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at corner of Nordhoff Street and Oakdale Avenue."
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Yorty, Sam,--1909-1998 Shepard, Thomas D Industrial Association of the San Fernando Valley--Presidents Nordhoff-Winnetka Industrial Tract (Los Angeles, Calif.) Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) City council members--California--Los Angeles Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Mayors--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Shovels--California--Los Angeles Nordhoff Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Oakdale Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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