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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of Wilson D. West standing in front of the old West family residence, built by George M. West, on South Griffin Avenue, about 40 years after it was built. South Griffin Avenue stretches on an upward angle across the foreground from right to left. A couple of cars park along the far side of the street, facing left. On the far sidewalk, Wilson D. West stands, right-of-center, facing the camera, in front of the old West home. The house stands behind him and is viewed at an angle from the front. Awnings hang over the windows on the second floor. A low, stacked stone wall runs across the front yard, next to the sidewalk. Large trees stand in front of the house, partially obscuring it. An apartment complex sits to the left of the former West residence. Text from negative sleeve: 1829. Los Angeles, California. 240 South Griffin Avenue, 1936. 1. A photograph only of the old West home with Wilson D. West in front. 40 years after it was built. 1 photo
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_1829_001i ark:/21198/zz002hv71d
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Dwellings--California--Los Angeles West, Wilson Darby, 1884-1942
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