ZALUD HOUSE

PORTERVILLE, CA

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Zalud House is a beautiful, historic home located in Porterville, California. It was built in 1891 by Henry Zalud, a Czech immigrant who had come to Porterville to work in the area’s booming agriculture industry. The two-story home has a grandiose, yet cozy feel and is surrounded by spacious, well-maintained lawns and gardens.

The house is constructed of redwood and painted white, with a wrap-around porch and detailed trim around the windows and doors. The interior is beautifully decorated with Victorian-era furnishings, including a grand piano, a cozy sitting area, and a large, ornate dining room.

Zalud House is now a museum and a popular spot for visitors to Porterville. It is open to the public and has a variety of exhibits and events throughout the year. Visitors can take guided tours of the home and learn about its fascinating history. They can also explore the gardens, enjoy the lovely views from the porch, and take part in special events.

Zalud House is a reminder of the area’s past and provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who once lived there. It’s a popular spot for visitors to Porterville and a must-see for anyone who enjoys history and culture.

ZALUD HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTERVILLE CA. US MID #8400600026

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Tulare / Linder & Harlow mural (# 2435) Though not a great picture due to shade, I found this mural of the local Linder & Harlow Carriage and Wagon Repository to be fascinating, since I’ve never seen anything about the sorts of facilities that would have been built for carriages. The mural was painted by a local in 1998 and one of the men on it is Reynold Linder who immigrated from German to Tulare in 1888. The mural is on the Linder building, though I’m almost certain this Linder building is not the same as the original Repository. Source: <a href="http://chavezwebdesign.net/tulare-new/murals.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">chavezwebdesign.net/tulare-new/murals.html</a>
Tulare / historic Elks Building downtown (# 2445) Another very well-preserved building in historic downtown Tulare. Again I could not find any information n the building, but a real estate site does list it as built in 1925.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Preston’s Pride" Operation Crossroads Mefford Field Tulare, California Assigned to the 509th Composite Group and participated in Operation Crossroads as drone controller for atomic tests in the summer of 1946. B-17G 105-VE 44-85738 was used as the mother ship that led 12 drone B-17s thru the fallout cloud to collect information for further study. In 1958, General Maurice Preston flew the B-17 to his hometown of Tulare, CA. Here, the town affectionately dubbed the plane “Preston’s Pride”. This B-17 Flying Fortress is a gift from the U.S.A.F. to AMVETS Post No. 56 as a memorial to all men and women of Tulare who served their country World War II. It is also a tribute to our own Major General Maurice Preston, Operations Chief U.S.A.F. Retired, who flew this plane to Tulare on August 5, 1958.

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ZALUD HOUSE
393 N. HOCKETT ST.
PORTERVILLE
CA
93257

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MID # 8400600026
Name ZALUD HOUSE
Alternate Name ZALUD HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.069585, -119.031942
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 107
US Census Tract: 003802
US Census Block: 2024