Hobo Camp During Great Depression

Arcadia

A hobo camp in El Nido Park was an unfortunate offshoot of tough times during the Great Depression. Pictured are Sgt. Harry Halla (far left) and Chief Harry Petersen (far right). This picture shows a portion of the living quarters. (Photograph courtesy of Redondo Beach Police Department.)

As featured in Images of America - Redondo Beach Police Department.

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