Lot on site affected by the widening of U.S. Route 17, presumably in the vicinity of the Crosstown. Sign for John P. Tankersley Insurance, East of Cooper. House/structure abuts lot; posted sign indicates it is closed by the Board of Health. Industrial smokestacks in background (Cigar Factory?). Surveyor notations on back of photo: "Dkt.: 10.518. Property owner: Clifton Iron. Tract: 68. Station: 52+35 Lt. N.B. lane Route 17. Date: Mar. 7, 1963. In R/W - Bought." [See collection description for explanation of surveyor notations.]
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