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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.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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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