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Main Street at 101 Freeway. Old buildings being wrecked

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Main Street at 101 Freeway. Old buildings being wrecked

Description: South view across the 101 Freeway towards remnants of the Baker Block. The U.S. Courthouse and Los Angeles City Hall are visible in the background. Political and theatrical posters are affixed to the side of a building.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 2/1/57
Call number: photCL 486
Creator: Conner, Palmer(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Gina Dunseth, 2004.
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