Title supplied by cataloger. Robert Gair Co., Inc., purchased the Angelus Paper Box Co. in 1954 at a cost of $3,618,000. The Angelus Paper box Co. operated two plants, a main plant located at 6001 S. Eastern Avenue, and a smaller plant near 61st and Avalon Boulevard. After the purchase, the two units operated as Angelus Paperbox Co,, Division of the Robert Gair Co., Inc. Aerial view of Robert Gair Co. Inc., located within the Central Manufacturing District, on Eastern Avenue between 61st to the south and Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe tracks to the north. A water tower in middle of plant (visible on middle left) reads, "L.A. Paper Box and Board Mills". View is looking northwest, with the AT & SF tracks running slightly horizontally through the center; plant is in the foreground (large white buildings); Eastern Avenue runs diagonally toward the right; 61st Street runs diagonally toward the left. The Los Angeles River is visible on the upper left. Photograph dated November 22, 1955.
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1 negative :safety ;12 x 14 cm. Photographic safety negatives
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