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Dario Reyes Villegas in military uniform
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. -
Front Door of Checkie's Cafe
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. -
Customers in Checkie's Cafe
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. -
Casa Blanca Map
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. -
La Placita house
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. -
2009 Calendar page 13, Month of June
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. -
Avila Brothers
A black and white picture of the Avila brothers that was used in the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. From left to right: Ralph, Daniel, and Elias. Daniel was a marine while Elias was in the army. The three brothers are posing together in their military uniform and hat, and they are standing in front of a wall structure. A building structure and a large tree are in the background. -
Barney Diaz
A black and white portrait of Barney Diaz that was used in the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. Diaz poses in his Navy uniform with a cap with "US Navy" on it that is tilted slightly. Near the bottom left corner is an illegible word in writing. -
The Diaz Family of Casa Blanca
A black and white photo of the Diaz family in Casa Blanca which was presented on the RCMAHS April 2010 calendar cover. In the first row, there are two men in uniform at each end and two women that are sitting between them. The woman in the front row on the right of the photograph is the oldest in the photo. Behind the front row is three women who are standing. -
Jim Castro
A black and white picture of Jim Castro that was used in the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. Castro is pictured standing outside on a balcony in his service uniform. Houses are seen in the background of the picture. -
Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession building
A black and white photo from Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession showing mourning family members and soldiers paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero. They are pictured from behind as they gather together walking up stairs and through the doors into a building. -
Ysmael Villegas' Funeral mourners
A black and white photo taken at Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession depicting mourning family members and soldiers gathered together paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero. A woman is seen crying while holding the hand of a kid. The attendees of the funeral are all gathered together and standing. -
Mourners at Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession
A photo from Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession depicting mourning family members and soldiers paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero as he is prepared and transported for burial. Soldiers are lined up on either side of the casket, which is draped with an American flag. A family member cries as she reads a eulogy for Villegas while standing next to other family members, one of whom is a kid. -
Ysmael Villegas' family at funeral
A black and white photo of family members and close friends attending Ysmael Villegas' funeral. They are dressed in black, and other military soldiers are seen in the background and talking with the family. A military soldier seems to be talking to a kid, who is being held up by another funeral goer. -
Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession leader speaking
A black and white photo from Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession photograph depicting morning family members and soldiers paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero as he is prepared and transported for burial. Soldiers are lined up on either side of the casket, which is draped with an American flag. A man wearing military uniform, presumably a military leader, speaking at the funeral while standing next to the priest. The military leader speaking is holding his military cap in his hands, assumably taking it off while giving a eulogy as a sign of respect. -
Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession
A black and white picture from Ysmael Villegas' funeral of fellow soldiers lined up walking with and holding Villegas' casket that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. The men are wearing their military uniforms. A crowd of people in attendance at the funeral is looking from the side. -
Ysmael Villegas Funeral
A black and white photo from Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession photograph depicting morning family members and soldiers paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero as he is prepared and transported for burial that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. -
Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession Priest speaking
A black and white photo from Ysmael Villegas' Funeral Procession photograph depicting morning family members and soldiers paying their respects to the fallen WWII hero as he is prepared and transported for burial. Soldiers are lined up on either side of the casket, which is draped with an American flag. A priest is leading the blessing for Villegas. -
Johnny Sotelo Portrait
A grainy black and white portrait of Johnny Soleto that was used in the RCMAHS January 2010 calendar cover page. Soleto is pictured posing in his Navy uniform and facing to his left. The picture is taken so that Soleto's portrait is more tilted to diagonally to the left. -
Johnny Sotelo on Lookout
A black and white picture of Johnny Soleto and a fellow Navy soldier that was used in the RCMAHS January 2010 calendar cover page. Soleto is pictured standing and leaning against the ship on lookout on a deck while wearing his sailor uniform. -
Johnny Sotelo Gunning
A black and white picture of Johnny Soleto and a fellow Navy soldier that was used in the RCMAHS January 2010 calendar cover page. Soleto and his crewmate are pictured sitting next to the guns on a ship. -
Johnny Sotelo and Friend
A black and white portrait of Johnny Soleto and a friend that was used in the RCMAHS January 2010 calendar cover page. Soleto and his friend are posing together in their uniforms at a restaurant booth. Soleto has a drink in his hand, and there the food that they ordered and ate is also pictured on the table. The arm of another man that is sitting on the right of Soleto is also seen. -
Tom Valteria
A black and white portrait of Tom Valteria that was used in the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover page. Valteria poses with his military uniform. He is facing forward with his cap tilted on the left side of his head. -
Michael Venegas portrait
A black and white portrait of Michael H. Venegas in uniform and helmet that is clasped around his chin. His name is printed on the left chest side of his uniform, M.H. Venegas. Underneath this he wearing a white shirt. -
2009 Calendar page 8, Frank Lozano Service Station and Auto Repair
April Calendar page features 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" , a sign that says "stop your motor - No Smoking" and there are two visible handcrank 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. Below the photo is a description that reads: "In the mid 1920's to the early 1930's, 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".