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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Taking part in the 'Welcome Chevrolet' parade, part of festivities marking the public opening of the Chevrolet plant in Van Nuys, is the Ohio Rubber Co. of California with their covered wagon entry traveling along Van Nuys Boulevard. The Valley Municipal Building is seen in the background, at left. Photograph dated February 23, 1948.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
General Motors Corporation.--Chevrolet Motor Division Valley Municipal Building Parades--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Wagons--California--Los Angeles Coach drivers--California--Los Angeles Horses--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Banners--California--Los Angeles Electric lines--Poles and towers Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Municipal buildings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Commercial buildings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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