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Description
Photograph of the construction of Jefferson Street Storm Drain Number Four on Union Street, looking south from Venice Boulevard, July 25, 1934. A large ditch is at center and is supported by a framework of wooden beams. Several men can be seen at the bottom of the ditch. Large piles of dirt line both sides of the trench, and more men can be seen shoveling the dirt at left. Massive segments of concrete pipe can be seen in the background at left. Many large trees are visible in the distance.
Type
image
Format
1 photograph : photonegative, b&w 10 x 13 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
Building Storm sewers Municipal officials and employees Los Angeles--Department of Public Works--Construction scenes #2--Storm and Sewer Los Angeles Department of Public Works Residential sites
Time Period
1934-07-25
Place
California Los Angeles USA Union Street south of Venice Boulevard
Source
33355 [Accession number] CHS-33355 [Call number] California Historical Society [Contributing entity]
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