Contact: Special Collections, Doheny Memorial Library, Libraries, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189; specol@usc.edu Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189 USC Libraries Special Collections University of Southern California specol@usc.edu
Description
Photograph. "Woman holds 'corner' on real estate -- At the southeast [sic] corner of Pico and Maple streets will be found a group of modern buildings, owned by Mrs. Florence C. Casler. -- In an unassuming way she has built four structures (left to right): Press Building, Printing Center, Allied Crafts, Graphic Arts." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 9 December 1928. Please note that the building is actually located on the northeast corner of Pico and Maple. Additional information: In July 6, 1931, the Los Angeles Times published an article by Alma Whitaker dedicated to Florence Casler -- "Woman Makes Buildings Pay. Contractor with feminine charms".
Type
image
Format
1 photograph : photoprint, b&w photographic prints photographs
California Los Angeles Pico Street & Maple Street Press Building Printing Center Allied Arts Graphic Arts USA
Source
3-1275-02805-1994 [Barcode] EXM-P-S-LOS-ANG-CIT-BUI-451 [Original Filename] Subjects 317 [Print Box] University of Southern California [Contributing entity]
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