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East 3rd Street looking west to Pine, earthquake, Long Beach

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Description: Image of the 100 block of East 3rd Street looking towards the intersection of Pine Avenue in Long Beach, California, following the March 10, 1933, Long Beach earthquake, with pedestrians walking in the street amid automobiles, street car tracks, past rubble, bricks, debris, building damage, and the exposed bedroom, bathroom, and living area of a second-floor apartment. Visible storefront signs include: "W.H. Rohlfing, Linoleum Shades and Rods, 122 E. 3rd," "Buffalo Lunch," "Western Shoe Market," and "Owl Drug Co."
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: March 10, 1933
Call number: photCL_555_01_672
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