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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 26, 1959 reads "Alex Carbena, wearing protective helmet in trench, adjusts a form screw so that shoring will bear proper tension to hold back sands forming sidewall of trench. Protective measures must be taken at all times to insure safe working conditions and to provide room for huge installations."; See images #00118554 through #00118559 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--California--Los Angeles Storm sewers--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction Flood control--California--Los Angeles Flood routing--California--Los Angeles Trenches--California--Los Angeles Screws North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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