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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."
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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
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