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Photograph caption dated January 27, 1964 reads, "A little 6-year-old actress, Debbie Stewart, now appearing in 'Tom Sawyer' at the Young People's Theater, turned the first shovel of ground for the construction of a North Hollywood senior citizen residence. Assisting Debbie is Matt Gorden of Laxineta-Gordon Construction Company, builder. Representing an investment of half million dollars, the building at 10402 Magnolia Blvd. will accommodate 50 or more guests and will include a recreational area, hobby room and complete medical care facility."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Ground breaking ceremonies--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Older people--Housing--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction Child actors--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Shovels--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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