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July 31, 1958: Lomie Puckett stands guard to prevent bulldozers from leveling her Edendale house for the construction of the Golden State Freeway. Puckett wanted more money than offered for the house.

According to the Los Angeles Times, “The standoff lasted several days.”

Read how the standoff ended.

PIctured below Mrs. Puckett and her a 30-caliber rifle are views of her house in 1958 and the same approximate spot today.