This photograph shows damage to the building housing "Squad -1" located at 200 West Third Avenue. This is due to the March 10, 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. A tent has been erected just to the right. Two vehicles are parked in front of the building and about a dozen people, including two women are gathered nearby. The sidewalks and street are cleared of debris indicating this may have occurred a few days after the initial quake. City hall is visible behind and to the right. DATE NOTES: Circa 1933. ORIG. IMAGE: 4.5" X 6.5", Black and white glossy print mounted on card stock. NEGATIVE: Yes. KEYWORDS: Temblor, seismic event, disaster, 3rd, Ave., St., autos, automobiles, cars.
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