This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated May 26, 1956 reads, "The activity on the corner of Victory and Sylmar in Van Nuys is due to the grand opening festivities being celebrated by Victory Auto. Prizes, balloons, fire chief hats and a 'grand drawing' are features of the celebration. Also a huge tire sale is going on. From left, Gordon Hale, owner and operator; A. T. Kline and Larry Reed, Firestone executives, and Phil Lasley, head of the new seat cover headquarters. The location is 14412 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Automobile industry and trade--California--Los Angeles Automobile supplies industry--California--Los Angeles Stores & shops--California--Los Angeles Dedications--California--Los Angeles Gasoline pumps--California--Los Angeles Service stations--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.