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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 22, 1955 reads, "Mayor Norris Poulson pulls switch to set off final charge connecting north and south sections of San Fernando Valley relief sewer line tunnel, under Santa Monica Mountains. Waiting, fingers in ears, are Councilman Earle Baker, left, and city engineer Lloyd Aldrich."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Poulson, Norris,--1895-1982 Baker, Earle D Mayors--California--Los Angeles City council members--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Men--California--San Fernando Valley Sewerage--California--San Fernando Valley Tunnels--California--San Fernando Valley Spectators--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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