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Title
Divert flood channel
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Otto, Cliff
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Date Created and/or Issued
1956
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
Photograph caption dated October 4, 1956 reads, "Big equipment is moved in to build bridge over old wash to extend Riverton avenue north from Brookview drive. Construction of bridge will prevent homeowners from being marooned when flood control channel diversion cuts through land near homes."; See image #00109811 for additional photo in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00109812
Valley Times Collection
HCNVT_d010_f22_i7
CARL0005250334
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/45551
Subject
Bridges--Flood damage--California--San Fernando Valley
Stream channelization--California--San Fernando Valley
River channels--California--San Fernando Valley
Flood control--California--San Fernando Valley
Flood routing--California--San Fernando Valley
Cranes, derricks, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley
Trucks--California--San Fernando Valley
Dwellings--California--San Fernando Valley
Bridges--California--San Fernando Valley--Design and construction
San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
Valley Times Collection photographs

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