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Members of the Porterville City Band are on top of the Van Doorman Stump. The stump was cut into pieces for transportation to the World's Fair. Because it was in pieces it was discounted as a fake.

Children standing in front of and in the windows of Morton Street School in Porterville California

Several people in the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Main Street in front of Claubes Drug Store, waiting for the races to begin.

Several people in the intersection of Main Street and Putnam Avenue in front of Claubes Drug Store watching the 1922 Armistice Day Auto Race down Main Street in Porterville, California.

1922 Armistice Day Parade in Porterville, California. Two cars racing around the corner of Main Street and Oak Street. Several people on the sidewalks watching. Jones Hardware Store on the left side of the picture.

1922 Armistice Day Parade in Porterville, California. Three automobiles at the start line of the race. Several people crowded around the cars

1922 Armistice Day parade in Porterville, California. One car racing through the intersection of Main Street and Oak Street. Several people on the sides of the street.

Truck with Turbine Pumps on the back as part of the 1922 Armistice Day Parade on Main Street of Porterville, California.

Two men on a wagon billed as the "First Car" in Porterville. It was really powered by a horse under the back. One man on a horse and several people standing on the sides of the street.

M.C. Boatman and Son Dry Goods and Grocery Store in the Baker Block on Main Street of Porterville, California. Three men and two boys in front of the store. M.C. Boatman standing on the curb.