Chester at Wall, circa 1880.
for the arrival of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad
May 27, 1898.
the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad on
May 27, 1898.
Photo courtesy of Vintage Resouces, Exeter, CA.
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| French Hotel, NW corner of 19th and Chester 1870's. | I.O.O.F. and The Californian building, SW side of Chester at Wall, circa 1880. |
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| The Arlington Hotel and Scribner building on the SE corner, at 19th and Chester, seen at the parade for the arrival of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad May 27, 1898. |
19th and Chester looking NW at the Southern Hotel. Photo taken during the celebration for the arrival of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad on May 27, 1898. |
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| Construction of the Beale Clock Tower, 1903. Photo courtesy of Vintage Resouces, Exeter, CA. |
View shows the Beale Memorial Clock Tower at 17th and Chester from the roof of the El Tejon Hotel. 1920's |
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| 19th and Chester 1997. | Looking east on California Ave., 1997. |
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