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**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno, California

#Tulare #Fresno #California #WARNER #WesternGasoline #14¢pergallon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772081/

The black-and-white photograph depicts a rural roadside scene from the early to mid-20th century. In the foreground, there is an empty dirt road that stretches towards the horizon under a clear sky with no visible vegetation or trees in sight. The middle ground features a small service station comprising multiple structures and various signs indicating its services: "WARNER'S AUTO WRECKING," which suggests they specialize in vehicle repair; another sign indicates "Western Gasoline" at 14¢ per gallon, highlighting the fuel pricing of that era.

Additionally, there is a gas pump with a price marker displaying "5¢," likely for diesel or an alternative type. A wooden building labeled as a 'GARAGE' stands prominently in the middle background, suggesting it serves both automotive repairs and possibly general services like maintenance work on farm equipment given its remote setting.

Several vintage vehicles are scattered around: to the left of the garage is what appears to be a classic truck, while another vehicle sits near an old-fashioned gasoline pump. Further right, two more trucks or cars can be seen parked with people beside them; one looks like it might have been used for agricultural purposes due to its robust build.

Overall, this photograph captures life in rural California during the period when roadside services were essential for travelers and local communities relied on such establishments for their daily needs. [...]

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. From the overpass approaching Fresno, California

#Tulare #Fresno #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772073/

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an industrial area. The scene shows several structures, including buildings labeled as "PRODUCES COTTON OIL CO." and another with the number "7-1/2 3501" above it, indicating some form of identification or address.

Several oil derricks are visible in various stages of operation; one is actively extracting oil. In the foreground, there's a railway track running horizontally through the scene, suggesting proximity to rail transportation infrastructure. Multiple electrical poles and utility structures line up along the tracks, with numerous cables connecting them together.

The background features stacks of cotton bales on flatbed carts, possibly awaiting transport or having been offloaded from a train. The landscape is largely flat with sparse vegetation, typical for agricultural regions like Tulare in California. There are no people visible in this photograph, focusing attention solely on the industrial and transportation elements within an open rural setting.

The image appears historical due to its black-and-white presentation and style of photography, indicating it may have been taken several decades ago when such visual documentation was common practice for capturing everyday scenes across different industries like cotton farming.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 23

Mar 23

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. Migrants on the road. California. See general caption

The image depicts a black and white photograph of two vintage cars traveling down an old, cracked road. The setting appears to be rural with telephone poles lining the sides of the road under a cloudy sky. The landscape is relatively flat, indicating it could be in a desert or prairie-like environment.

This historical photo captures the essence of early 20th-century transportation and life on the road during that period. It represents the challenges faced by travelers who traversed vast distances across America for work opportunities, as part of the larger context of migration during this time.

The photograph is labeled "Between Tulare and Fresno" which indicates a location in California, known historically as a center for agricultural laborers, many being immigrants or displaced individuals seeking better economic conditions. The caption suggests that these migrants were on their way to work farms in Southern California.

This image serves as an important visual record of the lives of those who migrated during this era and highlights social issues related to rural landscapes, transportation infrastructure, and migration patterns across America's vast expanse.

#Tulare #Fresno #California

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 6

Mar 6

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tulare cooperative cotton gin, Tulare County, California. There are three such cooperatives in the southern California cotton industry

#Tulare #TulareCounty #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770884/

A black and white photograph depicting a large industrial building, likely used for agricultural purposes such as storing hay or grain. The scene includes stacks of rectangular bales in front of the structure, with several trailer trucks parked beside them, indicating active transportation of goods from this site. The background shows an expansive open area that suggests rural surroundings.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 23

Feb 23

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. (See general caption). Two families originating from Independence, Kansas, on U.S. 99. Started out from Fresno that morning for work cotton chopping

#Tulare #Fresno #Independence #Kansas #second #American #theGreatDepression #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772029/

This black and white photograph captures a moment in time from the 1930s, featuring two antique automobiles parked on what appears to be an open road. The vehicles are adorned with various luggage racks and blankets strapped onto their roofs, suggesting that these individuals were perhaps traveling for work or leisure.

The car closest to us is black, with round headlights and a spare tire mounted at the back. Its driver's side door is slightly opened, revealing a person seated inside who appears engaged in conversation with another individual outside the vehicle. The second car, parked behind it on its left, seems larger and has more luggage loaded onto its roof.

In the background, there are other vehicles visible along what looks like an open road or possibly a rural highway. Dry grasslands stretch out into the distance under a clear sky, emphasizing that this scene is taking place in a remote area away from urban settings. The overall atmosphere conveyed by this image is one of travel and exploration during hard times as indicated by the caption which mentions two families traveling for work amidst economic hardship.

This photograph holds historical significance due to its depiction of American life during the Great Depression era, offering insight into how people lived and traveled across America at that time despite challenging circumstances.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 23

Feb 23

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. Two families originating from Independence, Kansas, on U.S. 99. Started out from Fresno that morning for work cotton chopping

#Tulare #Fresno #Independence #Kansas #America #DorotheaLange #American #theGreatDepression #WorldWarII #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772042/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two vintage cars traveling on a rural road. The car in the foreground appears to be an older model sedan with luggage racks, possibly indicating it's being used for travel or vacation purposes. In the background, another similar type of vehicle can also be seen driving away from the camera.

The landscape around them is flat and open, suggesting this may have been taken during a road trip through rural America. Telephone poles line one side of the highway, reinforcing the impression that it's located in a less densely populated area with infrastructure to support communication between cities or towns far apart. The sky above appears clear without visible clouds.

This scene likely represents an everyday moment captured by Dorothea Lange during her travels and photo documentation efforts for various projects including documenting rural American life and experiences such as the Great Depression, World War II internment camps in California, and more broadly migrant farmworkers' lives across America.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 22

Feb 22

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno on U.S. 99. Farmer from Independence, Kansas, on the road at cotton chipping time. He and his family have been in California for six months

#Tulare #Fresno #Independence #Kansas #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772038/

The image depicts a man, likely from the early to mid-20th century based on his attire and style of vehicle, leaning out of an open car window. He is wearing a hat and appears cheerful or jovial as he looks directly at the camera with a wide grin showing teeth. His eyes are squinting in amusement. The man's hand rests against what seems to be a wooden steering wheel, suggesting that this photo was taken before modern cars had power steering.

The vehicle has several items on its roof rack, including blankets and other fabric materials, indicating travel or movement from one place to another. There is no clear indication of the specific location, but given the context provided by the caption, it can be inferred that he might be in California during a time when cotton picking was happening.

The overall tone of the photograph suggests a moment captured on the road while traveling between Tulare and Fresno along U.S. Route 99. The man is identified as a farmer from Independence, Kansas who had been residing in California for six months at that point. This detail provides insight into his migratory patterns or seasonal work commitments.

The black-and-white nature of the photo adds to its historical feel, further emphasizing the time period and context within which this image was taken.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 13

Feb 13

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. Two families originating from Independence, Kansas, on U.S. 99. Started out from Fresno that morning for work cotton chopping

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two vintage automobiles driving on an open road, with no visible modern-day traffic. The cars appear to be from the early 1900s based on their design features such as large front grilles, rounded fenders, and spoked wheels. Both vehicles are equipped with luggage racks or cargo carriers loaded onto top of them; one has a flatbed carrier while the other seems to have additional storage compartments. Telephone poles line both sides of the road, indicating rural surroundings without significant urban development nearby.

The image is credited as "Between Tulare and Fresno," suggesting that it was taken somewhere along U.S. Route 99 in California during a journey from Independence, Kansas for work purposes related to cotton picking. The context provided indicates these were likely farmers or their family members traveling with essential supplies.

#Tulare #Fresno #Independence

**Dining & Cooking** @dnc@vive.im · Feb 12

Feb 12

Dining & Cooking @dnc@vive.im

Tulare’s World Ag Expo draws global crowd with tech, food, and more https://www.diningandcooking.com/1891815/tulares-world-ag-expo-draws-global-crowd-with-tech-food-and-more/ #2025 #AgriculturalShow #Exhibitors #food #GlobalCrowd #technology #Tulare #WorldAgExpo

**Bicycling Monterey** @bikemonterey · Sep 30, 2023 *

Sep 30, 2023 *

Bicycling Monterey @bikemonterey

October 10 deadline.

California Bicycle Coalition / #CalBike wants input from all 58 CA counties. Especially needed: feedback from people who bike or walk in #Fresno, #Kern, #SanBernardino, #SanJoaquin, #Solano, #Tulare, and #Ventura counties.

https://bikemonterey.org/complete-streets-in-california-survey-on-state-controlled-roads.html

"Almost every California community has a state highway that doubles as a local street. These are often the most dangerous roads, because the California Department: of Transportation / Caltrans has historically prioritized moving cars quickly over the safety of people #biking and #walking.

"CalBike is seeking input from people who use these local streets to help create a report on the safety of Caltrans-controlled #roadways. Please fill out CalBike's survey." https://form.jotform.com/CalBikeCoalition/completestreets