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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 3, 1960 reads, "Deputy James Bender of Malibu sheriff's detail, holds tricycle which came from burning home and inspects damage done by fire in which one child lost life. Home was completely destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Firemen said building was beyond help when they arrived."; See images #00114967 through #00114969 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Sheriff's Department--Officials and employees Fires--California--Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles County) Fire investigation--California--Los Angeles County Dwellings--California--Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles County) Lost architecture--California--Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles County) Ruins--California--Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles County) Tricycles--California--Los Angeles County Unincorporated areas--California--Los Angeles County Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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