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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 18, 1961 reads "Phase II of Valley Presbyterian Hospital's three contemplated phases opened today with a public dedication and open house. The addition of 120 beds gives the circular-designed hospital a total of 180 beds, 28 bassinets. Shown in the picture is Phase I on the left, Phase II on the right. The $2 million structure took first prize in a nationwide study of hospital design efficiency, sponsored by Yale University. Open house will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and guided tours will begin today at the hospital, 15107 Vanowen St., Van Nuys."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Valley Presbyterian Hospital (Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--California--Los Angeles Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Hospitals--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Hospital buildings--California--Los Angeles Building construction--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Sidewalks--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Trees--California--Los Angeles Lawns--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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