Upland Public Library Historic Photograph Collection consists of images of Upland, California beginning in the late 1800's. The images document the early days of the citrus industry, residential, commercial and public buildings and community events such as parades and athletic events, street scenes, and early fire department social activities. Significant individuals, including studio portraits of the Bedford Brothers and the Chaffey family; early civic leaders, group and family portraits are included in the collection. There are a few aerial photographs in the collection. Photographs primarily document community life and street scenes.

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The collection is housed at Upland Public Library; please contact the reference desk at (909) 931-4205 for information about access to the collection.