A real photo postcard of a flooded street in Los Angeles, 28 May 1925.

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A real photo postcard of a flooded street in Los Angeles, 28 May 1925.

Entry/Object ID

2013.516.1.11

Description

Snapshot of storm drain construction, South Los Angeles, 28 May 1925. As a response to the flooded streets at Figueroa and Manchester in March 1925, this image depicts an Edwards Brothers machine digging a trench and depositing dirt in a truck in the middle of Figueroa. The photo is slightly curved, but shows little soiling or wear and is in good condition.

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