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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated December 21, 1956 reads “Resembling prehistoric monuments found in Great Britain, these columns rise skyward in Griffith Park near Los Feliz boulevard and will eventually support reinforced concrete on and off ramps of Golden State Freeway into park proper. Work is being done near Forest Lawn drive and the Los Angeles River bed.” See images 00146988 through 00146995 for all photos in this series.
Express highways--California, Southern--Design and construction Construction projects--California--Los Angeles Columns, Concrete Interstate 5 Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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