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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated November 15, 1955 partially reads, "The Valley's ultra-modern $162,800 co-ordinated traffic signal system began operating today along a heavily traveled 11-mile stretch of Ventura boulevard between Vineland avenue in North Hollywood and Corbin avenue in Tarzana...the system was turned on at 9 a.m. today at a ceremony at Ventura boulevard and Orion avenue. Mayor Norris Poulson headed a large delegation of city officials which participated in the ceremony, and the several communities along the route were represented by chamber of commerce officers." Pictured are, left to right, Councilman Earle Baker, Mayor Norris Poulson, traffic manager Lloyd Braff and Councilman Bob Wilkinson.
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Poulson, Norris,--1895-1982 Baker, Earle D Wilkinson, Robert City council members--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Dedications--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles--Control systems Control boards (Electrical engineering) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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