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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 16, 1956 reads "Sections of 30-inch pipe to carry natural gas serpentine along position of old Ridge Route where 45-foot sections are being welded together. Line starts at Needles, will extend south on Balboa boulevard to Ventura boulevard in Valley and terminate in Long Beach." The pipe is being laid by Southern California Gas Company.; See images #00129411 through #00129412 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Southern California Gas Company Southern California Gas Company--Employees Men--California--San Fernando Valley Construction workers--California--San Fernando Valley Public works--California--San Fernando Valley Natural gas pipelines--California--San Fernando Valley Gas-pipes--California--San Fernando Valley Piping--California--San Fernando Valley Pipe Trucks--California--San Fernando Valley Trenches--California--San Fernando Valley Trees--California--San Fernando Valley Umbrellas--California--San Fernando Valley Electric lines--Poles and towers Telephone lines--California--San Fernando Valley Streets--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Mountains--California, Southern San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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