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Ventura Railroad Station
View of side and front of the Ventura RR Station from west looking northeast. Train tracks in foreground. Was located at 330 S. Kalorama at Front St. It was demolished in 1973.
Joe Russell, Sr. on Horseback
Side view of Joe Russell, Sr. on horse, Jim, ready to work cattle. Taken in Conejo.
Saticoy Railroad Depot
Exterior view of the Saticoy Railroad Depot with a train coming into or leaving the station. Huge plumes of dark smoke come out of the train. Railroad tracks in foreground of image. Building across the tracks from the station visible on right of…
Flower Held by Man's Hand
Photograph of a flower held by a man's hand. The flower is very large and is held by a short stem. The flower is held upright by the hand on top of a small table or other piece of furniture covered with a cloth.
Main Street Ventura, 1920
Main Street looking west from California Street, Ventura, CA. Several automobiles parked and in the street. Buildings and storefronts visible on both sides of Main Street. Utility poles dot the sidewalks along the street.
Santa Cruz Island Watercolor
View of Santa Cruz Island in water color showing a valley with buildings and farmland. Library records indicate "Santa Cruz Island water color (reproduction) by James Madison Alden, 1855, entitled Rancho & Valley, Sta. Cruz Is. Earliest known…
Ojai Valley Band
Group photo of the Ojai Valley Band posed in a row in front of a train. There are passengers on the train as well as train conductors. Library records indicate "First train to the [Ojai] Valley 12 Mar 1898."
L-R: Charles Mathew; Charles Gibson;…
L-R: Charles Mathew; Charles Gibson;…
Sheep Round Up on Santa Cruz Island
Large group of sheep at last coming into the main ranch barnyard at the end of a round up. A cloud of dust rises up above them. A trio of men on horseback follow the sheep. Windmill, hills, and trees in background.
Sheep Herding on Santa Cruz Island
Bird's eye view of sheep being driven across the barnyard toward the shearing shed. The end of a round up. Dust fills the air behind the group of sheep. In the background are several buildings, horses, and stacks of hay.
Shearing Shed Interior
View of the interior of a large shearing shed on Santa Cruz Island. Library records indicate: "Gates that form partitions between pens (on left) are rolled out (middle right) seat from which fichas are given out. On both sides of seat are shelves on…
Steamer Humboldt at Santa Cruz Island Wharf
Bird's eye view of the steamer Humboldt at Santa Cruz Island wharf in Prisoners Harbor. Numerous trees in foreground. Vast view of the ocean in background.
Matilija Plunge Group Photo
Group photo of four boys in swimsuits standing in a line on steps outside of Matilija Plunge. There are some adults in the background seated on a porch.
David Flynn
Portrait bust of David Flynn, wearing a suit, tie and glasses looking slightly left of the viewer. Flynn was a Ventura Co. Supervisor, appointed 1931 and served to 1934.
John Arneill Family
Portrait of the John Arneill Family. Three men, three women, and three children sit or stand, looking at the viewer. Records indicate "Mrs. John Arneill standing between two young men."
Hobson Brothers Packing House
Mounted, color artist's drawing of Hobson Bros. Packing House, located at 235 W. Santa Clara Street in Ventura, CA. Railroad tracks are running along the foreground next to the building. Drawing is dated 1923.
Mercer's Garage
Mercer's Garage exterior front and side of building located on a corner. Two autos parked at curb in front and on side of garage. Streets in foreground and a utility pole is prominent on the street corner.
Ventura County Historical Society Members
Group picture of members of Ventura County Historical Society, 16 in all. Museum notes for this photo state this is the Board of Directors, 1964-1965.
Verso of photo identifies the members:
Front row (l-r): Waite Gerry, Henry Borchard, Lou…
Verso of photo identifies the members:
Front row (l-r): Waite Gerry, Henry Borchard, Lou…
Hobson Brothers Packing Company Truck
Side view of a Hobson Bros. Packing Co. truck, a 1932 Ford truck. Driver is Richard Siquedo. Truck has phone numbers listed on it, as well as "Hobson's."
This is part of a group of photos used by Great Pacific Iron Works after renovation of the…
This is part of a group of photos used by Great Pacific Iron Works after renovation of the…
California and Main Streets, Ventura after Heavy Rain
Intersection of California and Main Streets in Ventura is shown after a heavy rain. Mud, rocks, and debris are seen along the streets. Ventura City Hall in image, as well as the County Court House building at Poli and California.
Two Children at Palm Street Kindergarten
Image of two children sitting together with arms wrapped around each others shoulders. They look at the viewer. They are outdoors on a playground at Palm Street Kindergarten. Other children play in the background.
Rio Mesa High School Track Meet
Four female runners are pictured crossing the finish line at a track meet at Rio Mesa High School. Three of he women wear uniforms that state "Hueneme" across the front and one woman wears one that states "Spartans." Ventura County Star-Free Press…
Ventura County Hospital Exterior
Exterior view of the Ventura County Hospital, showing front landscaping and parking lot. Street in foreground.
Pisgah Grande Post Office Exterior
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Pisgah Grande Tower of Prayer Exterior
Image shows a two story tower building made of brick with a chimney and a makeshift spire. Building was used by the Pisgah Grande community, and is in disuse and disrepair.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Pisgah Grande Buildings
Bird's eye view of of a group of buildings used by members of the Pisgah Grande community. Buildings are abandoned and in disrepair. Dr. Youkam's house is in the upper right.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.