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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 18, 1958 reads "Herbert W. Smith, 44, takes Santa Claus' place at his gaily decorated home at 6303 Satsuma Ave., North Hollywood. Because Santa is busy getting ready at North Pole, Smith has built special train in his front yard complete with engine which emits smoke. Approximately 1,200 youngsters flocked to see exhibit over past weekend and all left with candy sticks. There are 547 lights in exhibit."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus Men--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Christmas--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Holiday decorations--California--Los Angeles Railroad trains--California--Los Angeles--Art Candy canes--California--Los Angeles Costumes Satsuma Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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