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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 7, 1964 reads, "Spectators gather to watch firemen battle flames at National Cosmetic Co. warehouse, 1731 E. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles yesterday. Firemen fought for half an hour to control the flames. Cause of the fire is being investigated."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
National Cosmetic Co. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Fires--California--Los Angeles Warehouses--California--Los Angeles Commercial buildings--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Fire engines--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Streets--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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