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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The San Fernando Theatre, partially right of center, was later demolished. Photograph caption dated May 24, 1956 reads, "Seat of government - San Fernando's $160,000 city hall, dedicated short time ago, illustrates progressive spirit that has enveloped its civic leaders. Money for its construction was obtained by selling city's old sewer farm and old city hall. New police station will be constructed opposite this site with money provided by another bond issue."; See images "00124936 through #00124943 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;17 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando City Hall (San Fernando, Calif.) San Fernando Theatre (San Fernando, Calif.) City halls--California--San Fernando Municipal buildings--California--San Fernando Automobiles--California--San Fernando Flags--United States Mailboxes--California--San Fernando Motion picture theaters--California--San Fernando Lost architecture--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Cityscape photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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