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61 on the D line on 5th St on May 31 1947.
This is across from the main Los Angeles Public Library, next to which the photographer is standing. The imposing structure on the cars right is the Southern California Edison building
The hill in the background was murder on two-motor cars. It was one of the steepest on the system, and many a sandstorm was beheld while watching them ascend. 61 was one such vehicle, but I see that the clouds have already dissipated.
The hill in the background was murder on two-motor cars. It was one of the steepest on the system, and many a sandstorm was beheld while watching them ascend. 61 was one such vehicle, but I see that the clouds have already dissipated.
Caption comment from Ken Harrison; Bob McVay photo courtesy the Joe Testagrose collection
