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Hollis Roberts managed Roberts Farms, one of the largest grape growers in the area. He is shown at the office of his McFarland headquarters, signing with the Teamsters union

Two-story brick building, probably damaged in the 1952 Arvin-Tehachapi earthquake. Doors near center of picture contain sign "Hotel Maricopa." To the left, a window contains the signs "Vegetables, Fruits." To the right, a window contains the sign…

Cast of film "Virginia City" takes the train to Bakersfield to take a break in Kern county, although the film was actually shot in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties

Shows section of Stony Brook Retreat used as infirmary, shortly before it opened; Stony Brook was Kern County's tuberculosis facility 1929-1968.

Ingleside Hotel, with people in front and on balcony; the hotel replaced the town hall about January 1890, and burnt down August 1890; located at Northwest corner of 17th Street and Chester Avenue, the original Beale Memorial Library opened on that…

J.C. Penney, located on Chester Avenue between 20th and 21st streets, with automobiles parked at entrance

Service station, with drive-in restaurant labeled "Fountain Service;" located at Baker Street

Ken's Burgers, a walk-up fast-food restaurant, with two customers; showing prices and various items on menu; located at Niles and Mt Vernon.

Shows airplane marked "Kern County Air Service, Amos Collins, Pilot." Air mail service to Kern County began in 1927.

Kern County Courthouse, built 1911, located at Truxtun and Chester. It was torn down in 1953 and another courts building constructed on the site.