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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 6, 1954 reads, "Newly-installed crossing gates halt traffic at Valley's 'death crossing' at Laurel Canyon boulevard and Sherman Way, where city and civic dignitaries gathered today to mark first operation of new traffic controls. Only wigwag previously marked crossing, which has claimed more lives over last two years than any other Valley crossing on Southern Pacific right of way."; See images #00120035 through #00120036 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Southern Pacific Railroad Company Streets--California--Los Angeles--Safety measures Railroads--California--Los Angeles--Safety measures Railroad crossings--Safety appliances--California--Los Angeles Railroad crossings--California--Los Angeles Signalized intersections--California--Los Angeles Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles Railroad tracks--California--Los Angeles Railroad trains--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Commercial buildings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Laurel Canyon Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sherman Way (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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