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Ventura County Jail, View of Cells
Interior view of the Ventura County Jail on Poli Street in Ventura, CA. Shows a corridor between the cells and windows. Radiators can be seen below the windows, some of the windows are open. A man in a cell is barely visible at right of the…
Ventura County Jail, Exterior Front and Side View
Exterior view of the Ventura County Jail, taken from the driveway leading up to the jail, driveway visible in foreground. The jail was on Poli Street in Ventura, CA. There is a man walking toward the jail on the right side of the image.
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Ventura County Jail, Exterior View
Sepia toned bird's eye view of the Ventura County Jail. There are two men on the front steps and a car parked on the right of image. Jail is a two story building surrounded by hills, on Poli Street in Ventura, CA. A man in white stands in one of the…
Distant View of Albertson Ranch
Distant view of Albertson Ranch, cows grazing in field and mountains in the background. It was purchased by American Hawaiian Steamship Co. to build Westlake Village in Thousand Oaks. View is looking south toward the Santa Monica Mountains.
Group Photo, Children with Father O'Reilly, at Casitas Ranch
Outdoor group photo taken at Casitas Ranch.
Boy at left back, Edward V. (Ted) Vanegas. Man in fur parka, Father O'Reilly (Mission SBV) on return from missionary trip to Alaska. Boy, left front, Ramon (Monte) Vanegas. Boy, right back, Alfonso…
Boy at left back, Edward V. (Ted) Vanegas. Man in fur parka, Father O'Reilly (Mission SBV) on return from missionary trip to Alaska. Boy, left front, Ramon (Monte) Vanegas. Boy, right back, Alfonso…
Railroad Trestle Bridge across Devil's Gulch
Distant view of railroad trestle bridge across Devil's Gulch on Ojai branch line. This was highest trestle in southern California from Grade Road, Ventura to Ojai.
Harvesting Grapes from Vineyards on Santa Cruz Island
Numerous workers harvest grapes into crates from vast vineyards that stretch out very far in the image. Hills and mountains barely visible in background.
Vineyards on Santa Cruz Island
Closeup view between rows of vineyards on Santa Cruz Island. Mountains in backyard.
Wine Barrels Lined up on Wharf
Numerous wine barrels on wharf at Prisoners' Harbor awaiting shipment on schooner "Santa Cruz". Two men are working, one checking barrels and the other checking or preparing sails on the schooner.
Old Oak Casks
Closeup of old oak casks at Santa Cruz Island, possibly for Santa Cruz Island Company wines.
Dr. Charles A. Smolt
Bust portrait of Charles A. Smolt, M.D. He is holding a frame in his hands and is looking off to the right of the viewer. He is wearing a suit, bowtie, and glasses.
Dredging to Build Channel Islands Harbor, Aerial View
Aerial view of a dredging boat in the process of dredging prior to the construction of Channel Islands Harbor. Surrounding Hollywood-by-the-Sea buildings, houses, beach visible.
Devil's Gate, Sespe Canyon
View of Devil's Gate in Sespe Canyon, showing a river at bottom of canyon, canyon sides imposing on either side of image. Tall mountain in background. Two men fish in a river at bottom right of image, both looking at the viewer.
Women Pulling a Cart
Mrs. L. C. Rudolph and Mrs. Dunlap pull a cart that usually hitched to a horse. The cart is loaded up with a woman and girl, Mrs. Henson and Genevieve Rudolph, respectively. Manuel Flores is pushing cart from behind. The group smiles at the viewer.…
San Buenaventura Railroad Depot Decorated for Presidential Visit
San Buenaventura Railroad Station decorated with bunting, U.S. flags, and other decorations for President William McKinley's visit. Image show the train tracks in foreground. There appears to be a portrait hung of President McKinley as a decoration…
San Buenaventura Railroad Depot Decorated for Presidential Visit
San Buenaventura Railroad Station decorated with bunting and U.S. flags for President William McKinley's visit. A woman in a hat stands in front of the station.
Nicola Peirano
Bust portrait of Nicola "Nick" Peirano, wearing a suit and tie, looking just left of the viewer. Photo was taken circa 1932; he died in 1937.
Clara and Nick Peirano, Sr.
Full outdoor candid portrait of Clara and Nick Peirano, Sr. Image appears to have been taken of them in their later years.
Moving Adohr Cow to Ventura County Historical Museum
View of the Adohr Farms cow statue being moved with a crane. It is being held aloft to be placed in an outdoor area on the museum property. Statue is white and is of a cow grazing with a milkmaid and child standing next to it.
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Cars Buried by Flooding after St. Francis Dam Failure
View of two cars mostly submerged in what appears to be mud and rocks after the St. Francis Dam failure. Photograph notes state "Our car parked below all that's left of dam site."
Brewster Portraits Advertising Display
Display of various portraits by John Calvin Brewster portrait studio arranged for the purpose of advertising. Sign in the center of the display reads "Brewster; Max G. Lebo, Operator."
Buildings of Russell Ranch Headquarters
Bird's eye view of the buildings of he Russell Ranch Headquarters, Conejo. Buildings are surrounded by land dotted with trees. Currently this is under Westlake Lake (2022).
Piru Railroad Station
Side and front view of Piru RR station. Train tracks visible on left side of image. The station was built in 1888, closed in 1958, and retired in 1961.
Ventura Railroad Station
View of the Ventura RR Station looking east from northwest corner. Was located at 330 S. Kalorama at Front St. It was demolished in 1973.
Ventura Railroad Station
View of the Ventura RR Station looking west from north side. Was located at 330 S. Kalorama at Front St. It was demolished in 1973.