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Photograph article dated May 1, 1962 partially reads, "Construction of a North Hollywood train-auto grade separation began Monday despite a brief delay caused by a slow-moving freight train. Mayor Samuel W. Yorty, Supervisor Warren M. Dorn, Councilman Everett Burkhalter and other dignitaries were ready to begin groundbreaking ceremonies for the $4 million Laurel Canyon Blvd.-Sherman Way underpass grade separation when a Southern Pacific freight pulled into sight." Photograph caption reads, "Officials break ground for Valley underpass. City and county dignitaries are, from left, Dorn, Burkhalter, Yorty and Tillman."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Yorty, Sam,--1909-1998 Burkhalter, Everett G.--(Everett Glen),--1897-1975 Dorn, Warren M Ground breaking ceremonies--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Civic improvement--California--Los Angeles City council members--California--Los Angeles Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Mayors--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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