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Group of cars waiting in line to buy gasoline at local service station. During the Iranian Revolution, Iran had ceased its export of oil causing prices to skyrocket. We were caught in a crunch that became a regular part of our lives. It appears to be a Mobil service station in Arcadia. The first four cars in line are the: brand new Ford Mustang (1979 model), Chevrolet Chevette (?), Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and Chevrolet Camaro.

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Date
c.1979
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Date
c.1979
Subjects
Arcadia(City)-History-1970-1979
Gas stations
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
905
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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.

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Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1393
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