Photo postcard view of Lindsay CA, by Lindley Eddy. Circa 1914. Prior to 1920, many rural towns in the U.S. had unpaved streets, even in their downtown areas.
Here's a snapshot of a man in front of Terra Bella's railroad depot. Circa 1916.
The Terra Bella Development Company was a real estate partnership that was formed in 1909. This partnership built the depot and other structures in Terra Bella in an attempt to attract more people into the area.
The Terra Bella Development Company was a real estate partnership that was formed in 1909. This partnership built the depot and other structures in Terra Bella in an attempt to attract more people into the area.
(Added 11/17/15) Photo postcard view of Terra Bella's depot, circa 1920.
A photo postcard of the granite quarry that was about 4 miles east of Porterville.
Photo by A. H. Brooks, circa 1915.
This is a cabinet card photograph by Downey studio, Porterville CA. (circa 1895-1900)
Hello Frosty do you have any information on the history of the photographer Downey ?
ReplyDeleteHello Frosty I recently purchased a rare Downey photograph I was wondering if you had any information on him thanks
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