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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated November 14, 1950 partially reads, "San Fernando motorists today curiously watched workmen remove the largest road block seen ion that community's streets in many months - a huge, two story house. The house, a San Fernando landmark which was built 43 years ago by Pioneer John Wilson was being moved from the northeast corner of Celis St. and Mission Blvd. to a new location in the 700 block of N. Griswold St." Photograph caption reads, "Whoops - High tension wires at Maclay Ave. and Southern Pacific Railway tracks bring moving proceedings to rude halt. Jack Ryan, W. W. Earl and W. F. Riesenberg, of S.P., confer on problem. Telephone poles were jacked up, raising wires, and house went on its way."; See images #00137069 through #00137071 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;16 x 10 cm. Photographic prints
Southern Pacific Railroad Company Moving of buildings, bridges, etc.--California--San Fernando Moving of structures--California--San Fernando Wooden-frame houses--California--San Fernando Historic preservation--California--San Fernando Moving, Household--California--San Fernando Dwellings--California--San Fernando Railroad crossings--California--San Fernando Electric lines--Poles and towers Streets--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments California Historical Landmarks San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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