Back in 1960, the population of the fast growing state of California was 13,465,000. The US Census Bureau estimates that 38,000,000 live here now.

Back in 1960, this woman might have actually lived in Van Nuys, a type now practically extinct with her hips, curvaceous waist, blonde hair and no tattoos.

We’ve come a long way baby and civilization is much more progressed and civilized in the San Fernando Valley than it was back then.

Take a walk around Vanowen and Van Nuys Boulevard if you doubt my word.

Photo courtesy of Water and Power Associates.