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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 19, 1955 reads, "From atop Civilian Defense truck, Mayor Norris Poulson congratulated citizens for civic spirit as he gave signal which lights 106 street lamps in Pacoima. Event was first in a series of steps to make the central Valley community 'City of Lights.'"
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Poulson, Norris,--1895-1982 Mayors--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Speeches, addresses, etc Microphones Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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