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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 30, 1956 reads, "Workmen put in first section of pavement on westbound lanes of Sherman Way at Etiwanda avenue in Reseda as westward traffic is rerouted temporarily to flow on other side of divider. Job will cost $65,000 and will be completed in three months. Eastbound side also will be repaved. Work extends 1,200 feet east to Lindley avenue. Present dirt divider will be replaced with narrower asphaltic traffic island."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Roads--Widening--California--Los Angeles Road construction--California--Los Angeles Road construction workers--California--Los Angeles Commercial buildings--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Bank buildings--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Palms--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Signal lights Street signs--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Etiwanda Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sherman Way (Los Angeles, Calif.) Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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