Junk-littered lot before, after Valley Times' story
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Steele, Bob
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends.
First photograph caption dated January 25, 1955 reads "Abandoned to rust. Mrs. Lou Butts, left, of 17013 Vanowen Blvd., and Mrs. Alice Arcaria of 17007 Vanowen Blvd., both mothers of small children, are concerned about abandoned autos creating hazards where children play. Cars above have been left in empty lot next to apartment where two women live." The abandoned automobiles are in Van Nuys.; Second photograph caption dated March 4, 1955 reads "As it used to be. This picture of lot next to 17013 Vanowen Blvd. ran in Valley Times Jan. 25, started action that resulted in cars being removed by Department of Public works."; See images #00138283 through #00138286 for all photos in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Abandonment of automobiles--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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