Street scene in Chico, California of businesses on Broadway including Moerke's Book Store, Oriental Bazaar, and Barth's. Includes 2 automobiles, storefronts, and signs.
ca. 1924.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows a group of men on bicycles in the Pioneer Days parade. Written on photograph, I knew all these fellows names but I've forgotten them now .
ca. 1925.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows the last caravan to Cinder Cone over the Badger Flat Road. Written on photograph, presented to me by George Simpson of Gerber, Ca, Hobart Moulton.
ca. 1925.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Written on photograph, Wenona Hoffman Richardson second wife of Orel G. Richardson. They had a brief marriage in late 1920's. Although she was likeable and gracious, she divorced Richardson on charges of cruelty. She said he wouldn't allow her hot...
ca. 1925.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows a view of the huller shed at P.C. Richardson's farm. Orel Richardson, Dot Richardson, Neta Richardson, and Hollys Henderson eating watermelon.
ca. 1925.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows Glenn Way climbing up ladder to Mrs. Moon's Josh House to repair a leaking pipe. Taken during the construction of the Buck's Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows 'sealing' of the dam being constructed on Bucks Creek in Plumas County during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows possibly a cable inspector for the State of California between the platform and the hoist house. Taken during the construction of the Buck's Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows Andy the platform attendant lighting fires to prevent the compressed air lines from freezing. Taken during the construction of the Buck's Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows Les Mendes, Glenn Way's brother-in-law and Jack Warner on moving from Silver Creek to new campsite at Meadow Creek. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows house where four miners lived. George Moore's ranch was to the left. Silver Lake sits up in the saddle. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows dam being constructed on Bucks Creek in Plumas County during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project. May be the back view of sc17401.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Note from audio tape: The building served as a domestic dwelling and a stable. The winters were so severe that this was necessary convenience. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Note from audio tape: Charlie Gardella is probably the figure at the back wheel of the truck [being unloaded]. During the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph showing a man digging snow near tunnel during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project. This snow dumped 4 or 5 feet of snow.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Looking down into canyon where construction is taking place. Tracks on hillside appear to be those of the skip loader. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Note from audio tape: Bucks Ranch. Main road prior to dam construction. the large barn and side shed were used for storage. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows Lou Scott, who was the General Superintendent for R.C. Storrie Company and Andy, next to him, who was the platform operator. Taken during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Photograph shows one of the tallest silvertip trees in the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric project area. It had been limbed so that it could be used as a power pole, but it was later decided that the route was unsafe.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
One of the rare photographs of the machine shops and staging area at the base of the hoist in Storrie during the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric project.
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
Another in the series of unloading the trucks at portal camp (see sc17433, sc17448). This truck belonged to Ben Bramer. Jack Warner was the driver. He is standing on the platform to the left. During the construction of the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric...
ca. 1926.
Meriam Library Special Collections Department, California State University, Chico.
