Title supplied by cataloger. From left to right: Councilman John Ferraro, Mayor Sam Yorty, Chief William Parker, and two unidentified men, most likely city employees, all with shovels in their hands during a groundbreaking ceremony.; Born in the Los Angeles County area of Cudahy and a College Football Hall of Famer, John Ferraro (May 14, 1924-April 17, 2001) served as councilman for Council District 4 from 1966 until his death, the longest tenure for city service. Sam Yorty (1909-1998) served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973, in addition to having served as an assemblyman and congressman for California. William Parker (1902-1966) became police chief in 1950 and is recognized for his substantial contribution to the city's police department.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Ferraro, John Yorty, Sam,--1909-1998 Parker, William H.--(William Henry),--1902-1966 City council members--California--Los Angeles Mayors--California--Los Angeles Police chiefs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.)--Officials and employees Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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