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Madera, a century ago
Madera County Historical Society 100 years ago, Madera mourned the passing of pioneer Cornelius Curtin. The livery stable owner is seen...
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History in the Week of Jan. 28
Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, Ed Gwartney drove the lead wagon into Courthouse Park to end a 26-day journey in...
The Madera Tribune
First stage drew raucous crowd
Madera County Historical Society The first visitors to Yosemite Valley traveled by stage, like the one shown in this 1880 photo in front...
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History in the Week of Jan. 21
Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, the Madera Wagon Train crossed the Colorado River into California. The local...
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MADERA A CENTURY AGO
Madera County Historical Society One hundred years ago this tranquil scene inside Brammer’s Shoe Store was nearly transformed into chaos...
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History in the Week of Jan. 14
Madera County Historical Society Twenty-five years ago, Dorothy Williams, left, coordinator, and Barbara Roach, mistress of ceremonies,...
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History in the Week of Jan. 7
Madera County Historical Society On a foggy morning 25 years ago, Monroe teacher Ed Gwartney helped a group of 6th graders load one of...