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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 9, 1962 partially reads, "The rains came and the freeways went - or at least parts under construction that were soft dirt. A pool of water, left, is remains of what was a few days earlier a torrent of water spilling down the sides of fill. The water cut deep gullies, left debris and made harried construction workers set opening dates of freeways a few more days later. Who pays for the rain damage? The construction company. In the case of these pictures, taken near Riverside Dr. and Cahuenga Blvd., Toluca Lake, the Ukropina-Polich-Kral Construction Co. will foot the bill." The freeway under construction is State Route 134, part of the Ventura Freeway.; See images #00146369 through #00146370 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Express highways--California, Southern Express highways--California, Southern--Design and construction Construction and demolition debris--California--Los Angeles Puddles--California--Los Angeles State Route 134 (Calif.)--Design and construction State Route 134 (Calif.) Toluca Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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