ALPAUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALPAUGH, CA

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The Alpaugh Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Alpaugh, California. Founded in 1981, its mission is to preserve and share the history of the Alpaugh area through research, education, and public outreach. The society owns and operates the historic Alpaugh Community Center, a museum and archives dedicated to the history of the area.

The Alpaugh Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the area’s history, culture, and heritage. Through their museum, the society displays artifacts from the area’s past, such as early photographs, documents, and memorabilia. The society also offers educational programs and lectures on the area’s history, as well as hosting special events throughout the year.

The Alpaugh Historical Society is actively involved in the local community. They host a variety of activities in the area, such as open houses and pancake breakfasts, and they participate in the local farmer’s market. Additionally, they offer assistance to other historical societies, providing information and assistance to those interested in preserving the history of their local areas.

The Alpaugh Historical Society is open to the public, and they welcome visitors to explore the museum and archives. The society is committed to preserving and sharing the history of the Alpaugh area, and they welcome donations and volunteers to help support their efforts.

ALPAUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALPAUGH CA. US MID #8400601940

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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Delano / Sierra theater (# 2442) Heading from Bakersfield to Fresno, I decided to wander into various small towns along the way to see what I could see. This is Delano, an agricultural town of 50,000, 30 miles north of Bakersfield. One of the things that often amazes me in these towns is the reminders of the time when all of these smaller cities were fairly independent and people shopped and entertained themselves in town, rather than going off to the somewhat large places nearby. Harking back to those days, they often have movie theaters that look more elaborate than what you would now expect. This is the Sierra theater, that opened in 1946 with 894 seats! It apparently closed in 2008, but the signs under the marquee suggests that it might still be rented as an event space. Source: <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3841" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/3841</a> <b>Update:</b> Turns out I had taken a picture of this in 2015 and nothing has changed, but the older picture was from a different angle and shows more detail: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/20101548373">www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/20101548373</a>
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.
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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ALPAUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 117
ALPAUGH
CA
93201

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MID # 8400601940
Name ALPAUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 770286805
NTEECC O40
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.886179, -119.268136
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 107
US Census Tract: 004400
US Census Block: 1037