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Photograph caption dated March 15, 1963 reads, "Work starts - Ground is broken for new Century Oldsmobile sales and service building. Taking part in the start of new facility are (left to right) Robert J. Erman, architect of the firm of Kahn, Farrell and Associates; William J. Ravenscroft, president of Century Oldsmobile Co.; Jim Cross, vice president and general manager, and Leo Holland, Oldsmobile zone manager."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
General Motors Corporation.--Oldsmobile Division Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Automobile industry and trade--California--Los Angeles Automobile industry executives--California--Los Angeles Shovels--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Oldsmobile automobile Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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