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Florafaunium in Lebec Reopens as Valley Tourism Center
The Florafaunium in Lebec near Los Angeles reopened in early 1946 as an information center for the eleven San Joaquin Valley counties. The building houses California flora and fauna displays begun by Emery Whilton more than 32 years ago, with a March 16 1942 dedication. About 500 vehicles stop daily since V J Day as visitors explore the deer habitats and other exhibits in the county owned facility on donated grounds.
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Emery Whilton Florafaunium
Lebec
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
California
IDEAL
San Joaquin Valley
Florafaunium
Great Valley
Emery Whilton
Frank Butler
C. A. Chapman
Lebec Hotel
San Joaquin