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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 31, 1956 reads, "Councilman Everett Burkhalter throws switch that starts operation of traffic signal light at intersection of Van Nuys and Foothill boulevards, Pacoima. Observing long-awaited event are Bill Gohl, Otto Scherer, Bob Swanson, Ben O'Brien, president of Pacoima Chamber of Commerce, and Paul P. Grant. Looking up at Burkhalter is young Stevie Marengo."
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Burkhalter, Everett G.--(Everett Glen),--1897-1975 Pacoima Chamber of Commerce--Presidents Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles--Control systems City council members--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Sidewalks--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Foothill Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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