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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 6, 1957 reads "Former home of comedian Lou Costello has been converted to West Valley Family Church at 22222 Saticoy St., Canoga Park. Billiard room became prayer chapel and bar now is church lounge. Children in congregation and YMCA group make good use of 45-foot swimming pool at back of main building." See image 00147207 for additional photo in this series.
Costello, Lou--Homes and Haunts West Valley Family Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Church buildings--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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