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Photograph caption dated December 24, 1958 reads, "Foreign Christmas theme - Picture at left is home of Mrs. John Wright, 15832 Vose St., Van Nuys, which illustrates French Christmas. Home of R. M. Temple, at 15755 Vose St., shows Christmas with American Indian. There are 26 homes on Vose street between Gloria avenue and Haskell avenue taking part in 'Around World' theme. One house used North Pole, another Switzerland. Cost of decorating each home ranged from $20 to $100. Neighbors say there is steady stream of traffic going by at night. Last year was first time that Vose street families decided to join hands around world."; See images #00125215 through #00125219 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus Decoration and ornament--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Christmas lights--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Chimneys--California--Los Angeles Gardens--California--Los Angeles Christmas--Miscellanea Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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