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Example 2: permits after ca. 1911-12

Sample card from the "Ancient Permit File Cards" microfilm, reel 86

Pacific Avenue 3436 North
through
Paulina Street 608 South

(Image scanned from a paper print of the microfilm)

1. Note the permit number, book number, page number, and date.
2. Check the Reel Guide. Book 53 is on Reel 42.
3. Check Reel 42, page 63.
4. See the following page an for example from the Permit Ledger books.

Following is an example of an entry from the Permit Ledger books.

This is the record of the building permit numbered 60077, that was issued for 514 S. Paulina St. on May 13, 1942.

(Image scanned from a paper print of the microfilm)
(Click on the image to view full-size.)

Source:	Permit Ledger Book 53, page 63 (Reel 42)
Note:	There is more than one book on each reel of microfilm.

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