Stuart Wheeler was a civic leader from the 1930s to the 1950s, serving on the Claremont City Council for many years, as well as serving as Claremont Mayor from 1946 to 1954. Additionally, Mr. Wheeler owned a 65-acre citrus grove in Claremont and worked in oil distribution for some time. Stuart Wheeler is the son of Frank Wheeler, an important early Pomona Valley and Claremont pioneer who is credited with paving the first city sidewalks and bringing the Pacific Electric Railway through Claremont. Stuart Wheeler discusses Claremont history, notable residents and building, and the citrus industry in Claremont.
Type
sound
Format
Original Sound Stereo Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1 01:12:58
Identifier
caclah_000068
Language
English
Subject
Citrus fruit industry
Place
Claremont (Calif.)
Provenance
Claremont Heritage California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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