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Associated Oil Company, oil derricks and buildings
This photo shows the derricks, machines shops, warehouses, and related buildings of the Associated Oil Company at Oil Center
Andrew Ferguson with wife and son Clarence
Photo shows Myrtle Ferguson, her husband Andrew (Andy) Ferguson, and their son Clarence. Andrew Ferguson was known as the founder of Oildale, purchasing a large tract of land and building the first building there in 1910. Andrew Ferguson was born in…
Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown was a pioneer Kernville merchant.
Alfred Harrell, founding president, Kern County Historical Society
Alfred Harrell was publisher of the Bakersfield Californian for nearly 50 years. In 1931, he became founding president of the Kern County Historical Society. This photo was part of that society's celebration of its 45th anniversary in April, 1976,…
A. Emory Wishon, Jr.
A. Emory Wishon, Jr. was executive vice-president of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). He and his father, A. Emory Wishon, Sr., together founded the San Joaquin Light and Power Company, which was later included within PG&E. A. Emory…