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Photograph caption dated November 2, 1957 reads, "Newest addition to the growing list of stores in the Valley Plaza shopping area is the Valley Plaza Surplus, 6330 Laurel Canyon, which opened its doors this week with a gala celebration, including free refreshments and prizes. Featuring a big selection of surplus and commercial merchandise, the store is the third under the same ownership. Standing in front of the new store are, from left, Joe Bernstein, assistant manager, and Abe and Marvin Tepper, co-owner."
Stores & shops Department stores Department stores--Employees Discount houses (Retail trade) Storefronts Sales promotion Sales Men Valley Plaza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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