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Well drilling operations of L.P. Mullikin, a Reedley, California well borer. Reedley is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Fresno and named after Civil War hero Thomas Law Reed who settled here to provide wheat to the Gold Rush miners.

Features the Southern Pacific Railroad Station in Selma on 12 February 1937. The Owl, a Southern Pacific passenger train, derailed at 12:11 AM after striking a stalled automobile driven by Frank K. Ritchie of Porterville. The Owl's engine, tender,…

The first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Fresno County located in Sanger at the corner of North P Street and West 7th Street. The front porch overlooks West 7th Street.

Outside view of the J. J. Robison grocery with the Fresno County Courthouse visible in the background. Delivery wagons and probably employees are in this group photo. The card indicates the year as 1909 and location as 2147 Kern Street in Fresno. …

Inside view of the J. J. Robison grocery with group photo of either customers or employees. The card indicates the year as 1909 and location as 2147 Kern Street in Fresno.

Outside view of the J.J. Robinson Grocery with delivery wagons on display. The card indicates the year as 1909 and location as 2147 Kern Street in Fresno.

Inside view of the J. J. Robison grocery. The card indicates the year as 1909 and location as 2147 Kern Street in Fresno.

Inside view of Scherer's Place owned by Mr. August Scherer. Listed in the 1920 Fresno Directory under "Confectionary and Fruit". Directory places the establishment at 1415 San Benito. Individuals in the postcard are unidentified but the man could…

Advertising for the dental practice of Dr. F. B. Rice located at 1047 1/2 J Street in Fresno. The street was renamed Fulton in 1923. Dr. Rice's office was thus near the present day intersection of Fulton Mall and Mariposa. Dr. Rice first appears…

Advertising for the Star Horse Market located at 933 L Street in Fresno. Pictured is a Percheron draft horse. Earl C. Buchanan arrived in Fresno in 1899 and operated a livery business. After selling his stables he operated a horse and mule market…