Oil Center's first general store was opened in the early part of the 20th century by John W. Heard, who sold it to brothers Otto C. and Edward Heck, who later sold it to Jesse S. Rees.
Jesse W. Bledsoe, operator of a second hand store in Dinuba, CA, was the proud owner and driver of this brass-era roadster, in January, 1913. (Photo courtesy of Joanne Andrews)