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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 11, 1961 reads, "Valley's newest shopping center opens - Northridge Square Shopping Center, corner of Roscoe boulevard and Reseda boulevard, opened Thursday with big crowds to see grand opening ceremonies. On hand for ribbon cutting were (from left) Sheila Orlotto, Northridge Stampede queen; Ed Herman of Roxie's (partially hidden); Jim Hill of Grant's; Nadine Jackson, honorary sheriff of Northridge; William Fisher, honorary mayor of Northridge; Bob Alexander, president of Alexander's Markets; Barney Otterstrom, honorary fire chief of Northridge; Donald Shanedling, owner-developer of center; and Bonnie Greer, Miss Northridge."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Northridge Square Shopping Center Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--Northridge (Los Angeles) Businesspeople--California--Los Angeles Real estate developers--California--Los Angeles Cowboy hats Top hats Fire helmets--California--Los Angeles Sashes (Clothing)--California--Los Angeles Crowns--California--Los Angeles Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Ribbons--California--Los Angeles Scissors and shears--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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