First prize winners of the first lawn contest at Basilone Homes Housing Project receive a rose bush from management. Left to right back row are: Stanley Skidmore, Rodger Young Village supervising groundsman; Charles Williamson, Basilone supervising groundsman; Mrs. Susie Johns; Jessie Johns; Earl Siple, Rodger Young Village manager; and Al Conklin, Basilone manager. Left to right front row are: Betty Johns, 8 years; and Grady Johns, 6 years. Photograph dated May 5, 1950.
Basilone Homes Housing Project (Sun Valley, Los Angeles, Calif.) Lost architecture--California--Sun Valley (Los Angeles) Lawns--California--Los Angeles Contests--California--Los Angeles Public housing--California--Sun Valley (Los Angeles) Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Housing Authority Collection photographs
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