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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 14, 1965 reads, "Employes [sic] of RTA Products, 7423 Varna St., North Hollywood, devote part of their lunch hour daily to raising flower gardens alongside their plant to beautify the industrial area. Roger Olsen, left, and foreman Vincent de Gennaro lead the green-thumbers."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
RTA Products (Los Angeles, Calif.) RTA Products (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Community gardens--California--Los Angeles Beds (Gardens)--California--Los Angeles Flowers--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Industrial facilities--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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