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Picture of Laton's Community Hall. Laton had strong community and civic organizations including the I.O.O. F. & Rebekahs Lodge, W.O.W. & Royal Neighbors, Parent Teacher's Association and Women's Club.

Laton Grammar School had a corps of four teachers and an attendance of about 140 in four rooms. The two story wooden structure was quickly running out of room and plans were under way for a new structure.

Laton Hotel and Laton Pharmacy located on the corner of D and 5th Streets.

Picture of a street in Laton, CA printed in a Laton Chamber of Commerce promotional pamphlet, Laton, Land of Homes. circa 1921.

Laton Union High School building. Serving four districts, Grant, Laguna, Duke and Laton Schools with three buses servicing them. Laton Union High School had six teachers and all lines of study including manual training and domestic science…

M.E. Church located on the corner of 3rd and D streets. It had a active Ladies Aid Society which was a benefit to the community.

2 men making shakes in the local mountain area. Shake making has been going on the Sierra Nevada since 1871.

Hobbs & Parsons, established in April 1888, as a retail business soon moving into wholesale. In 1892 they ventured into the dried fruit trade. The fruit and raisin pack is sent out under the brand, "Union Packing Co." the business being jointly…

Interior View of the Packing house of Hobbs & Parsons, established in April 1888. In 1892 they ventured into the dried fruit trade. The fruit and raisin pack is sent out under the brand, "Union Packing Co." the business being jointly conducted with…