Photo taken after 1952 earthquake shows damaged brick and plasterwork along Third Street in Arvin, between cafe and Quality Market. Mobil service station is visible at far right.From collection of Clyde Johnson
Auditorium of Beale Memorial Library, one year after it was built. Includes wooden stage, overheading stage lighting, and seats that retract mechanically to allow for tables and chairs.
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…
Two children in period costume hold up banner which reads "A Moment in Time, Bakersfield Centennial 1898-1998, Celebrating 100 years of the people, culture, and history of Bakersfield." They are followed by a U.S. Marine Corps color guard.The parade…
Shows a 1910 EMF automobile being driven in the Bakersfield Centennial parade downtown; driver and passengers wear period clothes.The parade was on January 10.
Vintage automobile being driven in parade; nameplate on side of vehicle identifies it as 1926 Ford Roadster, owned by George and Myrtle McNeal; picture taken near 19th and L Streets downtown.Parade was on January 10.