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Service truck in garage, Beverly Hills. 1930

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A service truck of the Maddux company is parked in a large, high-ceilinged garage. There are several automobiles against the far wall being looked at by men in white coveralls. One such man is kneeling by the front passenger tire of the service truck. Lettering on the side of the truck reads "Lincoln" and "Maddux Inc. 9230 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills CR-4131".
Type
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Date
1930
Call number
photCL Whitt 2513 ; Whitt neg. 2527
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