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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 22, 1956 reads, "Inspectors Aris Sherwood and Bert Mann, Commissioner William McCann, of Board of Public Works and Councilman Earle Baker, from left, inspect plans as heavy equipment moves in to start work on $220,000 two-lane bridge at Ventura boulevard and Colfax avenue to replace structure washed out in 1938 flood. Byerts and Sons, contractors, expect project to be completed by April 1."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Baker, Earle D Los Angeles (Calif.).--Board of Public Works--Officials and employees Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles City council members--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Bridges--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction Construction equipment--California--Los Angeles Colfax Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Ventura Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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