Turner's Auto Wrecking

On the Southeast side of Fresno, out in the dusty, hot as hell area of the city that most people on the northern side of town have no idea exists, still stands one of the last true junk yards in California. With cars dating back to the early 20th century this junk yard feels more like a graveyard than a junk yard, and as you walk around the acres and acres of vehicles you might feel the lingering ghosts of the many who died in car wrecks, police chases or shoot outs. Here are a few shots from only about 1/20th of the entire yard. One of the workers told me he thought it was one of the largest junk yards in America. The place is called Turner's Auto Wrecking. If you love cars, or even vintage or local history I encourage you to check the place out. Go on a cool day.

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Vintage Bike Graveyard, Sanger, CA

One of my joys in life is waking up late on a Sunday morning, filling the coffee traveler mug up, grabbing my camera case, and driving throughout the countryside around Fresno. I never have a destination. I vow every time to start marking those country streets I have already ventured through but I still haven't gotten around to being so organized. I merely pick which direction and start driving. Inevitably I hit some little Valley town, Dinuba, Kerman, Joaquin, hell there seems to be hundreds of little towns everywhere. Not too long ago while driving near Sanger, CA I came across this farmer's front yard. A dystopian graveyard for old farm machinery, several vintage road bikes have been intertwined with the front fence.  Rust has long since shut their gears and cob webs speak to their stationary hell. A beautiful, if not creepy site, I had to stop and snap these photos. I hope you enjoy. 

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