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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 25, 1950 reads, "Tujunga school and civic leaders break ground with Los Angeles officials at site of new Tujunga Playground swimming pool at Irma and Hillrose Avenues. Left to right are George Hjelte, recreation and parks general manager; Dave Apter, executive assistant to Mayor Bowron; Harold Perry, principal of Verdugo Hills High School; Mrs. Emma Masser, originator of idea for pool; Maurie Luxford, commision [sic] member and master of ceremonies, and Les Mitchel, honorary mayor of Sunland-Tujunga, president of Tujunga Chamber of Commerce."
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Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Tujunga (Los Angeles) Civic leaders--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--Tujunga (Los Angeles) Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Blueprints--California--Los Angeles Hillrose Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Irma Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Tujunga (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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