Title:
West Main Street looking east in Turlock, California, circa 1911.
Creator:
Ravenos, Ole
Subject:
Central business districts -- California -- Turlock
Commercial buildings -- California -- Turlock
Stores, Retail -- California -- Turlock
Seth Williams Cloaks and Suits (Turlock, Calif.)
Description:
Turlock's commerce began with one general merchandise store in 1871. This photograph depicts the transition of businesses
from offering a general inventory toward specialization. The store on the left side of West Main Street sells both groceries
and furniture. Across the street, the business sign indicates that Seth Williams specializes in cloaks and suits. The store
presumably also offers women's clothing as there are white shirtwaist(blouses) on display in the window. Note the power poles
that line the left side of the street indicating electricity is available at this time period, however a paved street is still
in the future.
Publisher:
California State University, Stanislaus. University Library. Special Collections
Date:
circa 1911
Type:
image
Format:
1 photographic print; 19 x 24 cm.
Identifier:
cturs_134
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Turlock (Calif.)
Rights:
public domain
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.