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Original photograph has several ink stains. Photograph caption dated August 23, 1956 reads "Following preliminary preparations, this huge 'trencher' gouges deep, narrow trench into which 30-inch natural gas pipe will be placed. Behemoth, which weighs 18 tons, can dig a trench 21 feet deep." The article partially reads "A new multi-million dollar pipe-line will soon connect the San Fernando Valley directly to Texas natural gas fields. The pipeline system is a Southern California Gas Company project."; See images #00129413 through #00129416 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Southern California Gas Company Southern California Gas Company--Employees Men--California--San Fernando Valley Construction workers--California--San Fernando Valley Public works--California--San Fernando Valley Natural gas pipelines--California--San Fernando Valley Pipe Earthmoving machinery operators--California--San Fernando Valley Earthmoving machinery--California--San Fernando Valley Trenching machinery--California--San Fernando Valley Trenches--California--San Fernando Valley Shovels--California--San Fernando Valley Safety hats--California--San Fernando Valley Trees--California--San Fernando Valley Street signs--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Streets--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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