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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated November 14, 1950 partially reads, "San Fernando motorists today curiously watched workmen remove the largest road block seen ion that community's streets in many months - a huge, two story house. The house, a San Fernando landmark which was built 43 years ago by Pioneer John Wilson was being moved from the northeast corner of Celis St. and Mission Blvd. to a new location in the 700 block of N. Griswold St." Photograph caption reads, "Landmark - Huge, 13-room residence at northeast corner of Celis St. and Mission Blvd., San Fernando, shown before workman started to move it to new location in 700 block on N. Griswold St."; See images #00137069 through #00137071 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;8 x 11 cm. Photographic prints
Moving of buildings, bridges, etc.--California--San Fernando Moving of structures--California--San Fernando Wooden-frame houses--California--San Fernando Historic preservation--California--San Fernando Moving, Household--California--San Fernando Dwellings--California--San Fernando Streets--California--San Fernando Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments California Historical Landmarks San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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