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This photograph was taken during a flu epidemic. Note mask on faces of participants.

Downtown Tulare parade on north K Street. Businesses in background : Majestic Theatre, J.O. Lovejoys, Midway Garage, Model Laundry.

Tulareans hauled a hugh redwood stump to serve as a speaker platform as people flocked from miles to hear the president speak. President Harrison said this was the first stump speech he had ever given.

This is the scene on October 17, 1903 before nearly 600,000 of indebtedness went up in smoke. This dramatic moment marked the beginning of Tulare's real growth.

Cast of performers in back of early Tulare theatre.

Grain and produce pickups in Traver, California.

Downtown Tulare at corner of Kern and K Streets at the turn of the century.

The pavilion in Linder's Park was the center of much of Tulare's early social life. Activities included minstrel shows, parties, and dances.

Mrs. Helm's boarding house next to Linder's Department Store.

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