Photograph caption dated June 17, 1942 reads, “One of the newest business ventures in the resurrection of Little Tokio [sic] is the cleaning and dye shop at 319 East First Street. Alberto Munoz wheels a truck load of clothing into the establishment. Since the Japanese evacuation, many shops have been recleaned and are under American management.” An illustrated medical posted is visible.
Stores & shops--California--Little Tokyo (Los Angeles) Cleaning establishments--California--Little Tokyo (Los Angeles) Japanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 World War, 1939-1945 Little Tokyo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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