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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 7, 1958 reads, "Above shows new Barker Bros. Van Nuys store which formally opened today at 6505 Van Nuys Blvd. Store provides nearly three times the space of the former Barker store across the street at 6502 Van Nuys Blvd. The old store closed Saturday. Barker Bros. has operated a branch in Van Nuys since 1948."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Barker Bros Furniture stores--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Storefronts--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Sidewalks--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Pedestrians--California--Los Angeles Street lighting--California--Los Angeles Palms--California--Los Angeles Bus stops--California--Los Angeles Benches--California--Los Angeles Signal lights Hamlin Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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