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Turn-of-the-century wedding party seated on front porch of a Whittier home.

Builders working on the foundation of a new home at the turn of the century.

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Find out about the history of your home through the City Directories, Tax Ledgers, and more.
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Hear the wonderful stories of early residents through oral histories.
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Discover what life was like for the early citizens of Whittier by reading through the Historic Newspaper Collection.

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