August 2022 Auction Ends Thursday, August 25th, 5pm Pacific
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Rare photo signed by William Mulholland, considered the father of the Los Angeles water supply through his design and construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, allowing for Los Angeles' phenomenal growth as the largest city in California and headquarters of the entertainment industry. The Aqueduct also led to the ''California Water Wars'', the high stakes battle for water rights and basis of the Hollywood film ''Chinatown''. Portrait by photographer Steckel-Fults measures 9.875'' x 13.875'', signed on photographic border, ''Cordially Yours / Wm Mulholland'', circa mid-1920. A few pencil marks on margins and mounting remnants to verso, overall very good condition.
Rare Portrait Photo Signed by William Mulholland, Icon of Early Los Angeles
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