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Group of Buildings at Pisgah Grande
Bird's eye view of of a group of buildings used by members of the Pisgah Grande community. Buildings are abandoned and in disrepair. A dirt road visible.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Exterior of a Pisgah Grande Building
Image of a tall wooden structure used by members of the Pisgah Grande community. Structure in 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Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.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
A two or three story building with a brick first floor and wooden top floor/floors in dilapidated condition. Building used by member of the Pisgah Grande community.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.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 Setting
Distant, bird's eye view of Pisgah Grande in the Santa Susana hills.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.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 Setting--Santa Susana
Santa Susana, location of Pisgah Grande, showing hills and a tall building in the distance.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Image is marked "Proof", as it is from an unpublished book proof.
Book Cover Proof-Pisgah
Proposed cover for a book about Pisgah, resembling a pamphlet or newsletter meant to be handed out to "the sick and the poor." Cover shows scenes from Pisgah Grande.
Cover states "Devoted to the Material Welfare, Bodily Healing, Moral Uplift and…
Cover states "Devoted to the Material Welfare, Bodily Healing, Moral Uplift and…
Women's Fashion Show Models
Group photo of fashion show by female models for Jack Rose in El
Jardin patio. Four models show off dresses on and near short set of steps leading into El Jardin. Two little boys in tuxedos and hats sit on the steps. Behind these four models appear…
Jardin patio. Four models show off dresses on and near short set of steps leading into El Jardin. Two little boys in tuxedos and hats sit on the steps. Behind these four models appear…
Architect's Drawing of Proposed Jack Rose Store
Photo of architect's drawing of proposed new Jack Rose store on northwest corner of Main and Chestnut Streets in Ventura, CA. It is a two story Streamline Moderne building with display windows. Drawing signed by Stan Johnson, Architect is Arthur…
John A. Barry
Oval bust portrait of J. A. Barry, in a suit and bow tie. Photo taken later in his life. Museum records indicate he was Assessor from 1907-1910.
Loading Limoneira Lemons
Mule drawn wagons loaded with lemons from Limoneira Ranch line up alongside boxcars. Men are seen on the wagons holding on to crates they will be loading. One of the boxcars reads "Ventilated Refrigerator" along the side. Refrigerated car on the…
Loading a Freight Car with Lima Bean Toast
A freight car in background is being loaded by two men with boxes of Bill Baker's Lima Bean Toast in Ojai. Two trucks from Bill Baker's Bakery are parked in front of the train car. In front of the trucks, two men in suits are shaking hands. A dog is…
Channel Islands Harbor Dedication
Group photo of Richard Bard standing at a microphone dedicating Channel Islands Harbor 30 May 1965. At his left, Ken MacDonald, County Supervisor; Vic Marzorati, President Oxnard Chamber of Commerce; Rev. Linn Cashman, rector of All Saints Episcopal…
Breaking Ground for the Port Hueneme Harbor and Small Craft Marina
Group photo of mostly men gathered for the groundbreaking for the Port Hueneme Harbor & Small Craft Marina. Richard Bard, who donated the land & organized the financing, stands in center with a shovel.
In front row: Al Mehn, E. O. Green, Bard,…
In front row: Al Mehn, E. O. Green, Bard,…
Reverend Sherlock Bristol
Oval portrait bust of Sherlock Bristol, looking directly at the viewer. Was president Ventura County Commissioners and a preacher. According to museum records: "Born Cheshire, Connecticut 1815, died Montalvo, California 1906." Image together with…
Automobile on Desolate Road in Ojai
View of a dirt road with an open car on it. There are trees on one side of the road and a meadow or clearing on the other side of the road. A driver or passenger is seen standing up in the car with one arm outstretched skyward.
Post Office, Ventura, Cal. Oval Photograph
Post office, exterior, Ventura printed in an oval shape on a card with printing on left bottom "Post Office, Ventura, Cal." B. T. Williams, attorney, offices upstairs. Men and women are in front of the post office. L to R: #3 Maggie Wilson, worked…
Roy Hurt on Caterpillar Diesel Tractor
Roy Hurt on Caterpillar Diesel Tractor on Vanoni Ranch, Saticoy, at 10814 Telephone Rd. He drives the tractor on a trail through trees, and a small dog sits atop the tractor.
Group Photo, Beta Delta Gamma Sorority
Outdoor group portrait of the Beta Delta Gamma Sorority, taken at the Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, CA in 1934. Most Ventura Co.
girls.
Top Row: #5 Jeanetta Wolfe Thomas (Mrs. Mayo); #6 Marie Kyle Soares (Mrs. Frank); #7 0pal Ledbetter Habbick…
girls.
Top Row: #5 Jeanetta Wolfe Thomas (Mrs. Mayo); #6 Marie Kyle Soares (Mrs. Frank); #7 0pal Ledbetter Habbick…
Train Taking on Water
Train taking on water at Fox Street crossing in Ojai. Several people, including children, watch as water is pumped into the train.
Letterhead of Piru Rancho
Photograph of Piru Rancho letterhead sent from the Office of David C. Cook, Proprietor of the Piru Rancho. Contains a map of the rancho location and a description of the rancho.
Port of Hueneme Construction
Bird's eye view of the construction of the harbor at Port Hueneme. Shows a large warehouse building and train tracks running alongside it on a platform over the water. People are working in various locations.
Stereoscope Picture, Three Palms
Stereoscope picture of three palms in mission garden. According to museum records in John Calvin Brewster's (photographer) own writing: "Colombo Street Ventura looking looking SW, railroad bridge across Ventura River.
Railroad Passenger Car--Bakersfield and Ventura Railroad Co.
Several people are seated in a railroad passenger car that appears to be in motion. Passengers look at the viewer. Train reads "The Bakersfield Ventura R.R. Co." at top and "Hueneme" and "002" in front. According to museum records: "Planned to follow…
John Peabody Harrington
Portrait of John Peabody Harrington, seated outdoors with a large boulder behind him. He is in a suit and tie looking at the viewer.
Peirano House with People on Porch and Sidewalk
Exterior view of side and front of the Peirano house at Figueroa and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura, CA. Clara Raffetta Peirano is standing on porch, while Nick Peirano and Henry Huning are in foreground on the sidewalk.