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Photograph caption dated March 17, 1954 reads, "Widening of stretch of Van Nuys Boulevard in newly re-zoned business area of Pacoima, is inspected by Ben L. O'Brien, Pacoima Chamber of Commerce president, left; William E. McCann, Los Angeles Board of Public Works; and, D. P. Loomis, banker. Improvements, to include concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and electrolier lighting, represent investment of $75,000 by businessmen in area and are part of multi-million dollar program."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
McCann, William E Los Angeles (Calif.).--Board of Public Works--Officials and employees Pacoima Chamber of Commerce--Presidents Streets--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Roads--Widening--California--Los Angeles Bankers--United States Construction equipment--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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