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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 18, 1950 reads "Harvey Sill, 23, of 12806 Sunburst St., Pacoima, peers through gaping hole in roof of father's garage at 8201 San Fernando Rd., Sun Valley which was caused by air compressor tank that exploded. Blast hurled tank 300 feet in air."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;9 x 10 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Explosions--California--Los Angeles Debris--California--Sun Valley (Los Angeles) Garages--California--Sun Valley (Los Angeles) Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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