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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph dated April 26, 1956 used for a caption dated January 16, 1964; it reads, "Water and Power Department employe Vic Pollard stands at the wettest spot in the Valley today, corner of Coldwater Canyon Ave. and Magnolia Ave., North Hollywood. A 150-ft. water spout poured from fire hydrant sheared by motorist whose car skidded on the rain-slick pavement. Driest spot in the Valley was the surrounding four-mile area where household water was shut off for several hours as workmen repaired the damage."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Water and Power--Officials and employees Hydrants--California--Los Angeles Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles Traffic accidents--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Magnolia Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Coldwater Canyon Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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