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San Fernando High School, originally called San Fernando Union High School, was established in 1896 and is one of the oldest high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school was originally located on Fifth and Hager Streets in the City of San Fernando. In 1906, the school moved to a new campus at 130 North Brand Boulevard, the present day location of San Fernando Middle School. San Fernando High School moved again in 1952, to its present location in Pacoima. Photograph caption dated April 21, 1955 reads "Old 'C' building, constructed in 1906 on grounds of former high school in San Fernando, has been demolished. Above is view of cellar and ruins of structure that was familiar meeting place of hundreds of students. Site will be cleared and converted into assembly and play area for junior high students. In background is administration building." San Fernando Middle School is located at 130 North Brand Boulevard in San Fernando.; See images #00142133 through #00142134 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando Middle School (San Fernando, Calif.) Men--California--San Fernando Construction workers--California--San Fernando Construction and demolition debris--California--San Fernando Middle schools--California--San Fernando Schools--California--San Fernando School buildings--California--San Fernando Lost architecture--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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