Wilshire and Chevron gas stations advertise blue chip stamps in this view of South Gate's commercial strip. Gas starts at 28.9 cents/gal. Businesses include markets; liquor, hardware and clothing stores; and home furnishings. Photo caption reads: "Today's article, the 53rd in this weekly Herald-Express series on communities of Southern California, discusses South Gate. Each story traces the history of the city of the week and introduces men and women who supply the vital spark of leadership". Photo dated: June 9, 1961.
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