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Baker House, Poli and Catalina Streets, Ventura
Exterior distant view of the Baker House, northeast corner of Poli and Catalina Streets in 1919. Dirt road visible on the left is now Catalina Street. Farmland visible in foreground. Writing on photo points out Catalina Street and Main Street in…
Front and Palm Streets, Ventura
Front Street and (probably) Palm Street looking northeast. Image shows the intersection with the right side of image showing Front Street with a woman standing next to the railroad tracks; the left side shows Palm Street with a railroad crossing sign…
Schiappapietra Home
Exterior front view of the Schiappapietra family home. Home was on the north side of Santa Clara St. just east of Figueroa St. Sidewalk, fence and yards around the house visible.
[Library records indicate this photo is a copy.]
[Library records indicate this photo is a copy.]
Bank of America Building, 1940s
Exterior view of the Bank of America building at the corner of Main and California Streets in Ventura, CA. The building is four stories tall and has a fire escape visible on the California Street side. There are cars lined up on both streets and…
Two Men in a Stoddard-Dayton
Two men sit in an automobile in front of the Saticoy Railroad Depot. Photo information states "Will Wright and Harding in our first auto - Stoddard Dayton - at Saticoy Depot. Auto has right hand drive."
Richard Maulhardt, Robert Pfeiler, Emil Pfeiler Group Photo
Group photo of (l-r): Richard Maulhardt, Robert Pfeiler, Emil Pfeiler (all of Oxnard, CA), members of the Farm Implement Committee at Ventura County Historical Museum (known in 2022 as Museum of Ventura County. Richard sits and works a tool grinder,…
Lopez Adobe
Exterior view of the Lopez Adobe, built at the mouth of Matilija Canyon by Rafael Lopez in 1839. Photo taken prior to restoration. Image is unclear, but piles of lumber can be seen in front and there is a utility pole at top right of image.
Main Street Ventura, 700 Block, 1928
Street view of the 700 block of Main Street, Ventura CA. Cars are parked along the sidewalk in front of storefronts. One discernible store is New York Café (John D. Corey, owner). Another store next to it reads "John Behn." Similar photo with…
Main Street Ventura, 700 Block, 1928
Street view of the 700 block of Main Street, Ventura CA. Cars are parked along the sidewalk in front of storefronts. One discernible store is New York Café (John D. Corey, owner). Another store next to it reads "John Behn." Similar photo with…
Ventura County Cattlemen's Association Board of Directors
Outdoor group photo of members of the Ventura County Cattlemen's Association Board of Directors. From left to right: Elmer Izer, R. D. Dickenson, Glen Good, Eugene Percy, Joe Nesbit (Nesbitt?), Joe Terry, Jack Willett, Mike Griffin.
Lathrop's on the Sespe
View of the exterior of a long cabin with some buildings adjacent to it, either attached or unattached. A wire fence is in front of the cabin and there is a sign that reads "Lathrop". Museum records indicate this is Lathrop's. Herbert Lathrop ran a…
U.S. Forest Ranger at Willett Cabin in the Sespe
An unidentified U.S. Forest Ranger stands in front of 3 horses at the Willett Cabin in the Sespe. The ranger looks at the viewer. Cabin with a stone chimney and a shade structure in the background.
Group Portrait, District Attorneys of Ventura County 1923-1962
Framed picture of "District Attorneys Ventura County 1923-1962." All the men are wearing suits and there is a table with an open book in front of them. Henderson served from 1922-1926.
From left to right in order of term: Edward Henderson, James C.…
From left to right in order of term: Edward Henderson, James C.…
Chumash Painting on Cave Walls, Santa Susana Mountains
View of cave paintings drawn by the Chumash on a cave wall in the Santa Susana mountains. There appears to be a measuring stick attached to the cave wall.
First National Bank, Santa Paula
Exterior view of First National Bank in Santa Paula. The building sits on a corner (West Main and southwest corner of Mill). Adjacent to the bank is a bakery and confectioners at 102 West Main. There is a horse and carriage in front of the bank. Two…
Arvella Vorbeck Leaning against Cannon
Arvella Vorbeck leans on a cannon, one arm resting on the cannon, in Plaza Park in Ventura. She looks at the viewer. She is wearing a cloche hat and gloves and a dark colored outfit and pumps. Park surroundings visible in background.
Pagoda in Plaza Park, Oxnard
View of the pagoda at Plaza Park in Oxnard. Some people are standing around the structure and some buildings are visible in the background.
Josephine Dunn and Friends
Josephine Dunn poses with two other women at the opening of the Ventura Theatre, August 1928. They stand in front of the theatre on the sidewalk with a large crowd of people behind them. Dunn was one of the stars of the film Excess Baggage, which…
Stagecoach Inn, 1942
Exterior front and partial side view of the Stagecoach Inn in Newbury Park. Building appears to be in disrepair. There is a flag hanging from the front porch. House is framed by many trees.
Ventura Theatre Opening
View of crowds of men and women gathered in front of Ventura Theatre on Chestnut Street for its opening in August 1928. Side view of theatre from across the street just south of the theater. It appears to be evening. Marquee reads: New Ventura…
Aerial View of East Ventura from Hill and Telegraph Roads
Aerial view of East Ventura looking southwest from about Hill and Telegraph Roads. Buena High School is in center. Library records indicate image was taken before 1970.
Three Men in Front of Nick Walnut Homestead
Three men stand outdoors in front of a small wooden house or cabin at the Nick Walnut homestead. They are surrounded by wilderness. The man in center identified as Nick Walnut (Nicola Noce). Nick is holding two horses (one may be a mule) on either…
Adrian G. Wood
Full portrait of Adrian G. Wood (Buddy Wood) outdoors. He has a pipe in his mouth and wears a bucket hat and bib overalls. He appears to be ready do put on a jacket, and he also has what appears to be a freshly caught fish in one hand. A car is in…
Rice and Bell Adobes, Somis
A family or families pose for a photo in front of an adobe house. Paper attached reads: "One of the Rice & Bell Adobes - also site of town of Somis. Logan Kennedy is on the right." On reverse "Obiols home on Avenue", but information there is…
Maria del Espíritu Ortega
Bust portrait of Maria del Espíritu Ortega, who later married Victor Ustasaustagui. She is leaning forward, looking to the right of the viewer. Her long sleeved dress has tassels adorning the neckline and she wears a light colored scarf.