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Earthquakes and fires, 1962-1994

 Series

Scope and Contents

The trajectory of Olive View was shaped by two fires, the Melody Ranch/Placerita Canyon fire in 1962 and the Loop fire in 1966, and also by two substantial earthquakes in the Sylmar quake of 1971, which damaged structures beyond repair and led to its implosion in 1973, and the Northridge earthquake in 1994.

Dates

  • Creation: 1962-1994

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 83.19 Linear Feet (109 boxes, 2 oversize folders, and 2 oversize tubes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States