Thu, Dec 04, 2008
JOHN WOESTENDIEK / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 1977

Tucson Region

Tucson Time Capsule: The border fence, 30 years ago

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.31.2007
Concerned about the illegal entry of vehicles and people, the U.S. Border Patrol started reinforcing the international boundary fence at Nogales, Ariz. with sections of steel airport landing strips. This photo was taken Jan. 31, 1977.
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