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The colorful story of Hidekima Iwata and his impact on the community.

The story of the Maruko Family and their business- Maruko Cyclery.

Hand-drawn map with names of businesses and people, by Nori Masuda for the Japanese American Project 1980.

1915-1917 Fresno Chinatown Kern Street

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A biographical sketch of Jessie C. Fraser.
Miss Fraser along with Clara Woodside opened the Cross Sanitarium at 1060 J Street (now Fulton) in Fresno. It was named for Dr. W.W. Cross of Fresno who had suggested the establishment.

A biographical sketch and photo of John M. Wrightson. Mr. Wrightson was originally from Bridgeton, New Jersey. He was a capitalist and real estate dealer in western Fresno County.

A biographical sketch and photo of Thomas L. Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was involved in the packing houses of Fresno. He worked for the Curtis Fruit Company, John H. Leslie and Company, Phoenix Packing Company and the Guggenhime Company.

A biographical sketch and photo of Leonard W. Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was secretary and treasurer for the Benham Ice Cream Company.

A biographical sketch of George A. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a real estate agent and senior partner in G.A. Wilson and son. The firm owned the Wilson tract, 80 acres, and the adjoining 40 acre Alhambra Tract by the State Normal School. He was married…