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West wall of room 203 at Baker Branch.

Exterior view of Baker Branch.

Official United States Navy photograph: headquarters building of the Naval Weapons Center at China Lake near Ridgecrest. Name changed in 1992 to Naval Air Weapons Station.

Official U.S. Navy photograph: view of Naval Ordnance Testing Station at China Lake; known as Naval Weapons Center beginning in 1967;in 1992 renamed Naval Air Weapons Station. Headquarters building is in foreground; Michelson Laboratory is in…

Downtown Bakersfield; from the collection of Harlan Curnow

Amalie Mine, a gold mine opened in the 1880s. It was discovered by Chris Mohr, a German, who named it for his sweetheart in Germany. Closed down in the 20th century.

Genealogy, History and Pioneers Day, April 28, soon after grand opening of 3rd Beale Memorial Library building; shows local authors (seated, left to right) Ardis Walker and Greg Iger. Walker's wife Gayle is seated at his right. Beale Memorial…

Shows jeweler's, beauty salon, and other Arvin businesses damaged by the 1952 earthquake

Chester Avenue in front of Austin Foster Stoner's farm implement store. Austin Foster Stoner is in center of photo, with arm on tractor. Beale Memorial Clock Tower is in background. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan, great-granddaughter of Austin…

Shows streetcars at their living quarters or shed at 19th and Oak Streets; streetcars' electric lines are visible at top of picture