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Photograph caption dated September 2, 1959 reads "Fred Weddington, right, pioneer North Hollywood resident, points with cane, suggesting next wall of house at 11159 McCormick St., North Hollywood, to be knocked down by wrecking crew. As Chamber of Commerce officials and businessmen look on, lot is being cleared for new parking lot. Total time expected to clear away this house and those numbered 11145, 11155, and 11159, including rear apartments, is 10 days. Watching progress are, from left, wrecking superintendent Frank Dozier, John R. Goss, Ray Woodruff, Barney Oldfield, and B. S. Hand, chamber president."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Weddington, Fred North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce--Presidents Men--California--Los Angeles Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Construction and demolition debris--California--Los Angeles Construction equipment--California--Los Angeles Parking lots--Design and construction Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Pointing (Gesture)--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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