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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.
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."
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.
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…
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.