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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 20, 1955 reads, "Ronald L. Curtis points to sign placed on Hollywood telephone pole at Beachwood and Cocos drives by irate motorist who was ticketed for speeding. Sign has had noticeable effect in reducing speed of passing cars."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Sidewalks--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Street signs--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Pointing (Gesture)--California--Los Angeles Street lighting--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--California--Los Angeles--Poles and towers Lawns--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Trash cans Beachwood Drive (Los Angeles, Calif.) Cocos Drive (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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