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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 16, 1960 reads, "Groundbreaking ceremonies were held this week for the first Alpha Beta Super market in the San Fernando Valley at the northeast corner of Burbank and Whitsett. From left, James E. Hook, of Ernest W. Hahn Inc., general contractors; Donald H. Shanedling, shopping center developer; Verna Felton; Honorary Mayor of North Hollywood; Arthur J. Lucey, director of public relations, Alpha Beta Markets, and Barney Oldfield, president of North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Felton, Verna,--1890-1966 Alpha Beta Company Alpha Beta Company--Employees Ernest W. Hahn, Inc.--Employees North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce--Presidents Ground breaking ceremonies--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Supermarkets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Supermarkets--California--Los Angeles--Employees Voice actors and actresses--United States Actresses--United States Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Businessmen--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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