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View of sheep grazing in Topanga Canyon while carpenters hammer together frames of homes for a new subdivision. This scene was typical throughout the San Fernando Valley on February 16, 1957, where agriculture was fast giving way to homes and industry.
Agriculture--California--San Fernando Valley Sheep--California--San Fernando Valley Real estate development--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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