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In 1923 local fliers organized an event to raise funds for an aviation field. Six years later, local State Senator Wilbur Chandler decided to give 100 acres to the city of Fresno to build an air field now known as Chandler Field. Fresno and Mariposa…

A picture of Fresno Traction Co. 53 (?) New York designed "stepless" cars, shows engineer, conductor and mechanic.

The carbarn of the Fresno City Railway with 3 railcars and employees standing in front.

A.N. Cressman had a store for groceries, general merchandise, camping supplies in Pine Ridge. It was a half mile from the forks of the Tollhouse and Auberry Roads. There is also a blacksmith shop and other buildings in the picture.

Cowboys breaking for a meal during a horse drive.

A scene of the outdoor concerts given in the early 1900's under the trees in a park. The concert stand can be seen in the background.

View of the barn and cattle on the Williamson homestead near Riverdale, CA.

A view of the cattle in the feed yard east of the barn. Williamson Ranch/Homestead, Riverdale, CA.

One of many blacksmith shops in Fresno during its early history.

Wagons of harvested crops waiting in line at the Williamson Homestead/ Ranch, Riverdale, CA.