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Title
Joaquin Murietta tunnel
Alternative Title
Security Pacific National Bank Photo Collection
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
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Description
A tunnel found in the ruins of a dance hall in Hornitos, reputed to have been used by the notorious bandit, Joaquin Murietta, when escaping the sheriff's posse.
Type
Image
Format
1 photograph :b&w
Photographic prints
Identifier
00042675
Security Pacific National Bank Collection
Crime and criminals.
CARL0000047173
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/101076
Subject
Murieta, Joaqui´n,--1853
Criminals--California--Hornitos
Tunnels--California--Hornitos

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