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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 10, 1956 reads, "Quarter mile from Ventura Freeway stands L. J. Kramer general store in shadow of famed Hangman's Tree. Site was scene of bloody and violent events through Western history. Bell in front of tree is the 'El Camino Real,' one of original bells built along Indian Road from San Diego to San Francisco."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Trees--California--Calabasas Bells--California--Calabasas General stores--California--Calabasas Stores & shops--California--Calabasas Storefronts--California--Calabasas Calabasas (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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