FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY PLANT, LOS ANGELES

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FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY PLANT, LOS ANGELES

Entry/Object ID

2005.81.1.1

Description

FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY PLANT, LOS ANGELES, 1928. The black and white photograph shows the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Plant in Los Angeles, California, dated June 1, 1928. The building is made of two structures standing side by side. A long pipe is extended from the roof upward with the name of the company printed on each side. To the left side of the building is a steel structure with pipes coming from the building. The foreground shows a ladder with other lumber pieces ground. There is writing in white to on the bottom section of the front of the photograph. On the reverse side is another description in typed writing. It is in good condition despite the light abrasions to the corners, creases, surface soiling, and stains.

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Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Factories--Los Angeles (Calif.), Industrial buildings--Los Angeles (Calif.), Rubber industry and trade--Los Angeles (Calif.), Tire industry--Los Angeles (Calif.)

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