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1. 2019.011.004 - Series of photos and captions used by Lawrence Volvo to describe how they stored their automobile inventory on site. 1996.

   Lawrence Volvo 1996 automobiles

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. 2019.025.001 - Flooding of downtown Walnut Creek on Arpil 2, 1958 at 3:30pm. Photo taken on Main Street. Businesses that can be seen in photo: Bank of America Vinson's Western Wear Tots n' Teens Signature Loan Company Farr's Appliance Mart Cotty's Jewelry Keifer's Shoe Repair First Savings McCall Realty

   Bank of America Vinson's Western Wear Tots n' Teens Signature Loan Company Farr's Appliance Mart Cotty's Jewelry Keifer's Shoe Repair First Savings McCall Realty flood Main Street 1958 automobiles

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. 2019.025.002 - Flooding of downtown Walnut Creek on Arpil 2, 1958 at 3:30pm. Photo taken on Main Street at Bonanza Street. Businesses that can be deciphered in photo: Barney Gilbert Real Estate and Insurance Tots n' Teens Toys

   Barney Gilbert Real Estate and Insurance Tots n' Teens Toys Bonanza Street Main Street automobiles flood 1958

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 2019.025.003 - Flooding of downtown Walnut Creek on Arpil 2, 1958 at 3:30pm. Photo taken on Main Street. Businesses that can be deciphered in photo: Casual Corner

   Main Street automobiles flood 1958 police car Casual Corner

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. 2019.076.004 - Photo taken in the late 1950's of Mt. Diablo Boulevard at the entrance to Hwy 24. Machine shop belonging to Albert Baldwin can be seen at center, with automobiles along road.

   Baldwin, Albert machine shop Mt. Diablo Boulevard automobiles Highway 24 1950's

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. 2019.076.005 - Photo taken in the late 1950's of Mt. Diablo Boulevard at the entrance to Hwy 24. Machine shop belonging to Albert Baldwin can be seen at left, with vehicles alongside.

   Baldwin, Albert machine shop Mt. Diablo Boulevard automobiles Highway 24 1950's

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. 2019.076.006 - Photo taken in the late 1950's of Mt. Diablo Boulevard at the entrance to Hwy 24. Machine shop belonging to Albert Baldwin can be seen at left, with automobile alongside.

   Baldwin, Albert machine shop Mt. Diablo Boulevard automobiles Highway 24 1950's

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. 2019.076.007 - Photo taken in the late 1950's of Mt. Diablo Boulevard at the entrance to Hwy 24. Machine shop belonging to Albert Baldwin can be seen at left. Road has been recently paved compared to previous photos in this series.

   Baldwin, Albert machine shop Mt. Diablo Boulevard automobiles Highway 24 1950's

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. 2019.076.008 - Photo taken in the late 1950's of Mt. Diablo Boulevard at the entrance to Hwy 24. Machine shop belonging to Albert Baldwin would be just behind the left shoulder of the person taking the photo. Road has been recently paved compared to previous photos in this series.

   Baldwin, Albert machine shop Mt. Diablo Boulevard automobiles Highway 24 1950's

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. 2021.013.001 - Civic Arts Theatre and Gallery, also known as the Nut House, c. 1988, currently the Lesher Center for the Arts located at 1601 Civic Dr.

    Civic Arts Theatre and Gallery Nut House Lesher Center for the Arts automobiles 1988

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. 2021.013.007 - Ramona Theatre, c. 1951, corner of Main St. and Cypress St. To the left, Walgreen Agency/Walnut Creek Drugs.

    Main St. Cypress St. Ramona Theatre Walgreen Agency/Walnut Creek Drugs automobiles 1951

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. 2021.013.008 - El Rey Theatre, c. 1947, Main St. near Ygnacio Ave. (now civic Dr.). The El Rey opened in 1937 as Walnut Creek's second movie theatre. At the same time Lester Lawrence moved his Chrysler-Plymouth dealership from his old location at Main St. and Bonanza St into a new building next door (seen in background). Chevron Gas Station also seen in background.

    Main St. Ygnacio Ave. Civic Dr. El Rey Theatre Lester Lawrence Chrysler-Plymouth Chevron Gas Station automobiles 1947

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. 2022.013.004 - Hwy. 680 from Geary-Treat overpass facing south, 1970.

    Hwy. 680 Geary Rd. Treat Blvd. automobiles 1970

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. 2022.013.041 - Exterior of Photo Center 1524 Locust St. with cars parked out front, 1983.

    Photo Center Locust St. automobiles 1983

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. 2022.013.045 - Hills facing Walnut Creek with cars, Mt Diablo in background 1969.

    hills Mt. Diablo landscape automobiles 1969

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. 2022.013.053 - South Main St. from parking lot of Simon's Hardware, 1973. Construction of multi-level building. Businesses visible: PH Liquor Parker House Safeway Richfield

    PH Liquor Parker House Safeway Richfield Simon's Hardware So. Main St. automobiles 1973

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. 2022.013.055 - Security Bank on South Main St. & Newell Ave. with peace sign, 1972. Simon's Hardware in foreground.

    Security Bank Simon's Hardware South Main St. Newell Ave. automobiles 1972

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. 2022.013.056 - BART station under construction, southern view from No. California Blvd., 1971.

    BART automobiles 1971

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. 2022.013.058 - BART station under construction soiuthern view from North California Blvd., 1971

    BART automobiles 1971

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. 2022.013.059 - BART tracks under construction over Hwy 680, 1971

    BART Hwy 680 automobiles 1971

    Record Type: Photo