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A picture of Abigail Chavez and his Latin American band, "Abbie Chavez Orchestra" in the radio room. The six members featured pose with their respective instruments. A piano fills one side of the picture and there seems to be a barrier between the orchestra and the camera. The inscription below the photograph reads "Abbie Chavez, from West Riverside, and his five-piece orchestra in the 1940's on the KPO radio show at El Sombrero. Photo courtesy of Mario Chavez.
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A black and white photo of Frank Lozano wearing coveralls and a hat while standing in front of his service station and auto repair shop. The service station is a drive-through structure with a sign that says "Frank Lozano Service Station", and a sign that says "stop your motor - No Smoking" there are two visible hand crank gas pumps behind Frank. In the background is the Auto Repair Shop with two dark-colored open-sided cars (possibly Model T) in front of the shop. A description of the photo reads: "In the mid-1920s to the early 1930s, Frank Lozano, standing in front of his service station, was the first Mexican American in Riverside to own a Service Station and Auto Repair Shop. It was located on Park Avenue between Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street. Photo courtesy of Grandson and wife, Larry and Jenny Gil".
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A picture of a funeral dating from the 1930s. A large group of people ranging in age and gender stand or sit in a wide semi-circle around a coffin in a cemetery in Riverside, California. The coffin is adorned with flowers on top of it and a priest is seen behind the coffin. Most of the people present are looking at the camera, towards the viewer. Many of the people pictured are wearing black mourning clothes or formal dress, while many are wearing informal everyday clothing. A description of the photograph reads: "A funeral attended by family and friends, in the early 1930s, at the Evergreen Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Johnny Sotelo."
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A black and white picture featuring two rows of Mexican boys dressed in baseball uniforms standing in front of the baseball stands. A description of the photo reads: "Late 1940s 'Casa Blanca Aces' baseball team."
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A black and white photo from the 1940s and is of the crowning of the Virgin Mary at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Riverside, Ca. 24 Mexican American young people posing inside the bell tower. The girls are wearing knee-length white dresses, white hats, and hair scarves. The 3 youngest girls are wearing floral crowns and holding candles with flowers. In the background is a statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers, a statue of Christ, a crucifix, and 10 tapered candles. Behind the girls, there is a doorway to each side and wooden church pews in front of the girls to each side.
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A picture of a row of men who all, except for one, are in white band uniforms and are posing with their instruments. One of the men is posing with a drum that says "Casa Blanca Band C.P.M" on the front. A description of the picture reads: "Casa Blanca had a marching band in the early 1900s which performed in parades and fiestas. Photo courtesy of Dennis Garcia."
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A black and white photo of the Vasquez family in the yard of their home. A description of the photo reads: "The Vasquez family in the spring of 1942. This picture was taken at home, 2522 Eleventh Street, on the E-Side. Photo courtesy of Gilbert Vasquez."
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Photo of Casa Blanca Depot. A description of the photo reads: "Santa Fe established its first ticket and telegraph office in Casa Blanca in the summer of 1890. The depot was built in 1897; the picture taken in 1931. Photo courtesy of Alfred Garabito." The depot is made of wood, has three roof lines, a covered porch entry, and 3 glass ticket windows in the front center of the building with the name Casa Blanca above the windows. In front of the building are rail tracks and a tall post with a windsock.
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A picture of nine players on the Mexican girl's baseball team, standing in a line with one hand on a rail and the other hand behind their back. The girls are all wearing the same outfit of pants with a belt and a light-colored button-up short-sleeved shirt that is tucked in. The girls depicted were from Casa Blanca and played baseball from 1945 to 1949. Jessie, Mary Louise (Pastie) Gutierrez, Stella Galvan, Mercy Chavez, Emma Galvan, Vera Rodriguez, Jennie Gomez, Kinny Galvan.
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A picture of a Mexican girl's baseball team, standing in a line with one hand on a rail and the other hand behind their back. The girls are all wearing the same outfit of pants with a belt and a light-colored button-up short-sleeved shirt that is tucked in. The girls depicted were from Casa Blanca and played baseball from 1945 to 1949. Jessie, Mary Louise (Pastie) Gutierrez, Stella Galvan, Mercy Chavez, Emma Galvan, Vera Rodriguez, Jennie Gomez, Kinny Galvan.
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A photo of Dario Reyes Villegas in military uniform, wearing a garrison hat. Born on June 2, 1925, in Riverside, Villegas died on March 16, 2009.
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A black and white photo of the first communion class of St. Anthony's Catholic Church posing for a picture on the steps of The Casa Blanca Elementary School. Men stand to the side in suits, the boys wear dress pants, white button-up shirts, and bowties, and the girls wear light-colored dresses and hair accessories. All individuals are kneeling or standing around the priest who is sitting at the front center of the photo. A description of the photo reads: "In 1937, the first communion class of St. Anthony's Catholic Church took their picture on the steps of The Casa Blanca Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Cruz Palmerin."
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Black and white photo of Faustina and Refugia Sanchez with their eight children. A description of the photo reads: " In 1938 Faustina and Refugia Sanchez along with children took this picture in the yard of their home on Evans Street in Casa Blanca. Photo courtesy of Grandson, Rudy Palmerin".
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Black and white photo of Jess Martinez and Lucy Carrillo (Groom and Bride) with their bridal party of 3 groomsmen in tuxedos, a groomsman in military uniform, 6 bridesmaids in long light-colored dresses holding bouquets, a flower girl, and a ring bearer. The bridal party is posing for a photo in front of two columns. Lucy is wearing a long-sleeved v-neck wedding dress with a long train and veil. A description of the photo reads: "On May 30, 1943, Jess Martinez and Lucy Carrillo were married. This year is their 65th wedding celebration. Happy 65th anniversary! Photo courtesy of Lucy Martinez".
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A picture of Checkie's Cafe in October 1946. The image depicts the front door of the restaurant, with the name above the door and the street number on the doorframe. On the left window, the street number is printed again along with the words "Checkie's Cafe, Mexican Dishes, Specialty." A sign appears to be hung inside on the window and says something obscured by glare on the window and "on ice" beneath it. A coke advertisement is printed on the door handle. The cafe was located at 4120 Park Avenue in Riverside, California.
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A picture of Checkie's cafe in October 1946. The image depicts several customers posing while sitting in front of the bar. Behind the bar is two staff members, the wife of the owner, Helen Hernandez, and a cook, Calistro. The cafe was located at 4120 Park Avenue in Riverside, California.
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An image of a map of Casa Blanca in Riverside, California. The top of the image features text that says "Map of the Village of Casa Blanca in the City of Riverside, San Bernardino County, California. Being the Southern Part of Block 65 As Survived By G.O.Newman CE C.C. Miller C.E. Scale 100 FT. = 1 IN. For S.C. Evans Jr. Proprietor." The lower part of the image features a small map showing streets and plots that are numbered from 1 to 74. The streets shown include Railroad Avenue, Evans Street, Pliny Street, Cary Street, Samuel Street, and Madison Street.
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An image of a map of Casa Blanca in Riverside, California. The top of the image features text that says "Map of the Village of Casa Blanca in the City of Riverside, San Bernardino County, California. Being the Southern Part of Block 65 As Survived By G.O.Newman CE C.C. Miller C.E. Scale 100 FT. = 1 IN. For S.C. Evans Jr. Proprietor." The lower part of the image features a small map showing streets and plots that are numbered from 1 to 74. The streets shown include Railroad Avenue, Evans Street, Pliny Street, Cary Street, Samuel Street, and Madison Street.
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A picture of a dilapidated house, overgrown by trees and brush. The house is composed of a wooden structure and a roof, framing an adobe structure. It is the last structure of the La Placita property, originally known as La Placita de Los Trujillos when it was founded in 1845. Founded by Lorenzo Trujillo and located on the east side of the Santa Ana River, it and its neighboring community, Agua Mansa, were the first non-native settlements in the area, containing the first school and church. The community was a recognized part of Riverside until 1926.
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A wedding photograph of Jesse Reyes Ybarra and Velia G. Ybarra. They were married on July 3, 1942. Jesse was a PFC in the US Army Medic Corps during World War Two (from 1942-1945) and lived in San Antonio, Texas, as well as living in Riverside. Jesse died in 2007 and Velia died in 2003; both are buried at the Riverside National Cemetery.
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2009 Calendar month of July page features a black and white photo of a group of eight Mexican girl baseball players who are outside, standing in a line with one hand on a rail and the other hand behind their back. The girls are all wearing the same outfit of pants with a belt and a light-colored button-up short-sleeved shirt that is tucked in. Below the photo is a description that reads: "The girls from Casa Blanca played baseball from 1945 to 1949. Photo courtesy of Erlinda Hernandez. Left to right: Jessie, Mary Louise (Pastie) Gutierrez, Stella Galvan, Mercy Chavez, Emma Galvan, Vera Rodriguez, Jennie Gomez, Kinny Galvan."
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2009 Month of June Calendar. In the bottom left corner is a memorial dedication that reads: "We proudly dedicate in his honor to my Father, Dario Reyes Villegas, who proudly dedicated and served his God, Family, Community, and Country with honor. With Great Honor, John, Amanda (Villegas) Gullett & Family." with the memorial is a headshot photo of Dario Reyes in uniform wearing a garrison hat. In the bottom right corner is an advertisement that reads: "Taco Station 4088 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92501 www.TacoStation.com, (951) 782-TACO:. With the advertisement is a logo for the business that is the shape of an official badge with "Taco Station" written on it. there is also a map that shows the 91 freeway crossing over the 60 freeway and 4 other city streets. The names of the city streets are not legible. Holidays on the calendar include Flag day, Sun. June 14th and Father's day, Sun. June 21st.
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2009 Month of June Calendar features a black and white photo of the first communion class of St. Anthony's Catholic Church posing for a picture on the steps of The Casa Blanca Elementary School. Men stand to the side in suits, the boys wear dress pants, white button-up shirts, and bowties, and the girls wear light-colored dresses and hair accessories. All individuals are kneeling or standing around the priest who is sitting at the front center of the photo. Below the picture is a description that reads: "In 1937, the first communion class of St. Anthony's Catholic Church took their picture on the steps of The Casa Blanca Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Cruz Palmerin."
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2009 Month of May Calendar. There is an advertisement in the bottom left corner that reads: "Zacatecas Cafe Since 1963, (951) 683-3939 fax (951) 684-4102, 2472 University Ave. Riverside, Cal. 92507". With the ad is a sketch of a matador with a cape and bull. In the bottom right corner is an advertisement that reads: "Double A Towing 24-hour service, Sonny (951) 683-7707, 3007 Cridge St., Riverside, Ca.". This ad is a photo of a white tow truck with writing on the side of it that is not legible. Holidays on the calendar include Cinco De Mayo, Tuesday, May 5th; Mother's day, Sunday, May 10th; and Memorial day, Monday, May 25th,
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May Calendar features a black and white photo of Jess Martinez and Lucy Carrillo (Groom and Bride) with their bridal party of 3 groomsmen in tuxedos, a groomsman in military uniform, 6 bridesmaids in long light colored dresses holding bouquets, a flower girl, and a ring bearer. The bridal party is posing for a photo in front of two columns. Lucy is wearing a long-sleeved v-neck wedding dress with a long train and veil. Below the photo is a description that reads: "On May 30, 1943, Jess Martinez and Lucy Carrillo were married. This year is their 65th wedding celebration. Happy 65th anniversary! Photo courtesy of Lucy Martinez".