The O.K. Garage, located at 1402 Kern Street, Fresno, California, is again re-opened for business. Mr. Tom Inouye, owner and ...

1945-06-26

War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement, 1942-1945 circa 1941-1947

WRA no. I-962

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Full title:The O.K. Garage, located at 1402 Kern Street, Fresno, California, is again re-opened for business. Mr. Tom Inouye, owner and operator, is shown working on a car belonging to one of his Caucasian customers. Mr. Inouye and his family returned to Fresno in February from Burrington, Wisconsin, where they relocated from the Jerome Relocation Center. There were approximately 60 evacuee-owned automobiles in storage at this garage and about 30 cars are still remaining. Mr. Inouye states that his business is picking up each day and more is expected as evacuees return to the Fresno district. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Fresno, California.
Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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