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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 6, 1955 reads, "Old Pico street from S. Brand boulevard to Mission boulevard is being ripped up to make way for new strip to be installed by San Fernando City Public Works Department. View above shows equipment breaking down 30-year-old portion of street preparatory to laying new asphalt."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Construction workers--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Pavements--California--San Fernando--Maintenance and repair Pavements--California--San Fernando--Design and construction Streets--California--San Fernando--Maintenance and repair Streets--California--San Fernando--Design and construction Pavements--California--San Fernando Streets--California--San Fernando Construction equipment--California--San Fernando Construction and demolition debris--California--San Fernando Sidewalks--California--San Fernando Automobiles--California--San Fernando Trees--California--San Fernando Palms--California--San Fernando Electric lines--Poles and towers Buildings--California--San Fernando Pico Street (San Fernando, Calif.) San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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