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Photograph caption dated January 7, 1954 reads, "Intersection of Van Nuys boulevard and Vanowen street, Van Nuys, is pointed out by Mrs. Virginia W. Shaw, of 8842 Matilija Ave., to daughter, Susan Rae Shaw. For first time in 23 years, state's population center is moving south. In 1952 it was at Roscoe and Sepulveda boulevards, says Automobile Club of Southern California."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Signalized intersections--California--Los Angeles Street signs--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Bus stops--California--Los Angeles Mothers and daughters--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Cities and towns--Growth Population--Statistics Population Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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