Service bike at a Union Oil station, 4004 Wilshire, Los Angeles. 1932

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  Hess Tire Service, Los Angeles, California

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  Los Angeles motorcycle cop. 1938

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  United Artists Theatre, 5112 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 1932

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  Automobile with motorcycle and delivery man. 1931

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  Motorcycle cop, City Terrace, Los Angeles County. 1927

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