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Description
Photograph of a view of the entrance to the Figueroa Street Tunnel, ca.1937. The concrete mouth of the tunnel is at center. The opening is arch-shaped and triangular sections of concrete hold back the steep hillside. Several automobiles, including a pickup truck, can be seen emerging from the tunnel. A wide concrete sidewalk is visible at left. A steep brushy hill rises above the tunnel.
Type
image
Format
1 photograph : photonegative, b&w 21 x 26 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
Los Angeles--Public Works--Bridges Los Angeles--Department of Public Works--Construction scenes #3--Unidentified Los Angeles--Department of Public Works--Tunnels Tunnels Streets
Time Period
circa 1937
Place
California Figueroa Street Los Angeles USA
Source
33272 [Accession number] CHS-33272 [Call number] California Historical Society [Contributing entity]
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