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Perry Brite recalls Kern County’s rapid growth and roots
Perry Brite recounts mountain life fifty years ago with bears and deer near Tejon ranch. He notes Kern County’s formation in 1866, the original county seat at Havilah, and the shift from mountain springs to riverbed population. He recalls family ties to Los Angeles Times founder Harry Chandler and service on Kern County Board of Supervisors.
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Perry Brite
Perry
Harry, Chandler
Los Angeles Times
Tejon Ranch
Mr. Chandler
Kern County
State of
California
Havilah
Walker's Basin
Tejon Canyon
Lower
Kern¢canyon
Fort Tejon
Long Town
Kernville
South Fork
Los Angeles
Syms
Martin Martin
France
Bakersfield
Tehachapi
Brite
Kentucky
Virginia
Helen Syms
Kern