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Photograph caption dated August 12, 1958 reads, "Open new Olive Avenue Bridge - New Olive Avenue Bridge opened today across Southern Pacific Railroad tracks in Burbank. Opening of bridge ended major traffic hazard at intersection where 47 accidents, including four fatalities, had been recorded in last five years by police department."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Southern Pacific Railroad Company Elevated highways--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Long-span bridges--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Railroad bridges--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Bridges--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Warehouses--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Industrial facilities--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Streets--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Panoramic views Valley Times Collection photographs
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