Looking at the western end of Moores Valley Road in 1957. Photo taken above the Shady Dell roof (lower right). Hine Road can be seen in the background.
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Special thanks to Carl Smith for some information in this article.
Looking at the western end of Moores Valley Road in 1957. Photo taken above the Shady Dell roof (lower right). Hine Road can be seen in the background.
Special thanks to Carl Smith for some information in this article.
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