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James Bronkema's Midcentury Homes

The Bronkema collection consists of photographs and articles on local mid-century homes built by James R. Bronkema's company, Bronkema Builders. Also included are excerpts from trade publications featuring James' work, as well as documents related to his military service and role in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Please note that a number of items, including photographs, are multiple pages and these can be viewed in their entirety by using the arrows directly below the photograph or by clicking on the image.

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1940s (15)
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Automobiles (1)
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Celebrations (1)
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Dwellings (73)
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