This collection contains approximately 500 4x5 and 2x3 negatives taken for the Dominguez Water Company in the early 1950s. The images document the construction of water infrastructure in eastern Torrance, the unincorporated area that is now Carson, North Long Beach, and Compton. There are also projects relating to the laying of pipe in new housing developments.Other images includes the Water Company's plant, staff events (sponsored baseball team and Christmas party) machinery, pipes, pipe installation, pumps, ditching, Dominguez Water Reservoir, valves, boosters, fittings, Worthington Water Works Engine, pipes along Wilmington Ave in Long Beach with oil wells in the background and many other subjects.

.5 Linear Feet (approximately 500 4x5 and 2x3 negatives; 1 box unprocessed)

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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact the Archives and Special Collections department in advance to request access.