Visual Materials

Oil Wells, Venice, Los Angeles. 1930

Description: A view of a beach lined with houses in Venice, Los Angeles. There are numerous oil wells located among and behind the houses.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1930
Call number: photCL Whitt 0615 ; Whitt neg. 0413
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