Construction crew excavating in a street in Los Angeles, photograph, circa 1915

A photograph of a construction crew excavating in a street in Los Angeles, circa 1915. The photograph was taken by Martin Stusio of 5837 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA. There are eight men on a street closed to traffic. Several pose with an electric jack hammer that are connected to an Ingersoll Rand machine. The pavement has been excated in two rows leading to a steam shovel in the background. A truck to the right has the company information: Edwards Brothers Excavating Contractors of Los Angeles. The street closure sign with the text: MacDonald & Kahn Inc. / Peter R. Gadd Inc. Associated. The photograph is in fair condition with a tear at the bottom left and minor creasing.