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Photograph caption dated November 16, 1957 reads "Realizing a 10-year-dream, Arno Bender, second from left, holds blueprint of new single story building which will house his new Eli Studio at 5344 Laurel Canyon, North Hollywood, as his wife turns first shovel of earth. Assisting in groundbreaking ceremony are B. S. Hand, standing, cement contractor, and O. S. Dewees, contractor and builder."
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