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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 21, 1948 reads, "Passing in review on Van Nuys boulevard during the 'Welcome Chevrolet' parade is the entry of the Newhall Chamber of Commerce, adding taste of frontier days of the old West. Floats highlighted festive parade." The Valley Municipal Building is partially seen in the background, at left.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
General Motors Corporation.--Chevrolet Motor Division Valley Municipal Building Newhall Chamber of Commerce Parades--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Stagecoaches--California--Los Angeles Horsemen and horsewomen--California--Los Angeles Coach drivers--California--Los Angeles Horses--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Banners--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Municipal buildings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Commercial buildings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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