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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 23, 1958 reads, "Traffic on Front street at Palm avenue came to a halt today as water from severed fire hydrant geysered 200 feet into air and flooded intersection with foot of water in 11 minutes it took Burbank city crews to shut off water main. Unidentified bulldozer operator clipped hydrant in grading for Golden State Freeway."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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