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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 26, 1962 reads, "Benson Flanzbaum (left), president of Fantastic Fair department stores, addressing large opening day crowd as new establishment opened for business Thursday at 13701 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Next to Flanzbaum is Leon Zakowski, general manager of store chain. Sammy Davis Jr. snipped the ribbon opening the doors to the department store, which includes a complete food service.”
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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