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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 26, 1959 reads "A view of surfacing work may be seen in picture above. Traffic must be re-routed in vicinity of each phase of operation so that ample room for the work will be provided and for safety of public. Surfacing work gives little hint of work done underground." Pictured is the intersection of Lankershim and Victory boulevards. The work is part of the Valley flood control project.; See images #00118554 through #00118559 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Commercial buildings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Flood control--California--Los Angeles Flood routing--California--Los Angeles Storm sewers--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction Public works--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Clouds--California--Los Angeles Telephone lines--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Streets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Lankershim Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Victory Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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