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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 26, 1953 reads, "Ray Walker, San Fernando water superintendent, checks meter beside power pump. San Fernando has five producing wells, two inside city limits and three in Los Angeles territory. Additional wells will be drilled to compensate for population increase. Wells were once part of private water supply."; See images #00116675 through #00116677 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando (Calif.).--Department of Public Works San Fernando (Calif.).--Department of Public Works--Officials and employees Men--California--San Fernando Water-meters--California--San Fernando Wells--California--San Fernando Well water--California--San Fernando Water pumps--California--San Fernando Hydraulic facilities--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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