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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.

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. 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.

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

People on the porch of the Arlington Hotel. From left John W. Loyd, W.P. Bartlett, David W. Lindsay, Mrs. D.W. Lindsay and child, Mrs. England, Will Loyd, and Minnie Loyd. The Loyds were the proprietors of the hotel.

The Arlington Hotel was built when the railroad came to town in Porterville, CA. John Lloyd is holding his son's hand (Carl Lloyd). Mr. Lloyd was the proprietor of the hotel. (Photo courtesy of Porterville Library)