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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 2, 1956 reads, "Emplacement of giant girders overhead has forced closing of Ventura from Sepulveda to Firmament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until project is completed. Detour routes have been established but police ask drivers to stay away from area if at all possible to avoid traffic tie-ups."; See images #00115029 through #00115031 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Express highways--California, Southern Express highways--California, Southern--Design and construction Elevated highways--California, Southern Elevated highways--California, Southern--Design and construction Construction workers--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Cranes, derricks, etc.--California--Los Angeles Girders Streets--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Interstate 405 (Calif.) Ventura Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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