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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 20, 1959 reads "Carl Stezenzel, 10, of North Hollywood, tries to cross Ventura boulevard at Radford avenue in nine seconds alloted by signal. From left, he starts just as 'Don't Walk' signal changes to 'Walk,' doesn't make it across when signal changes against him. Studio City attorney Jerry Wrisley complained to City Council that signal is only good for 'sprinters.' Council is studying matter."; See images #00140554 through #00140556 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Boys--California--Los Angeles Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Pedestrian crosswalks--California--Los Angeles Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles Street signs--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Ventura Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Radford Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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