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Closeup view of the one millionth bag of Crystal brand sugar. The front of bag reads: "1,000,000th bag Oct. 9 1950 pure granulated crystal sugar."

Exterior view of Meyer's Saloon, on 5th Street in Oxnard. Standing on sidewalk in front of the saloon, left to right, are bartender Richard McKinney, a customer, and owner Henry Meyer. Advertising for Ranier Beer is prominent.

View of a man cycling on a country road, hillside on the right side of photo. Photo is mounted and caption reads: "4 Miles North of Ventura."

A girl on a bike with a man standing next to her travel down a dirt street in Ventura. Photo is mounted and caption reads: "Public School, The Palms & Mission, Ventura."

Charcoal drawing, bust portrait of Charles Augustus Borgstrom. Borgstrom emigrated from Sweden to Ventura 1870 or 1875. He is wearing a three piece suit and tie, gazing to the viewer's left.

Charcoal tinted, bust portrait of J. M. Egbert, pioneer, founder of Egbert Gardens, a Ventura Resort of 1870 at west end of Harrison Avenue. He is wearing a three piece suit and tie, gazing to the viewer's left.

Charcoal drawing, bust portrait of Daniel A. Smith (1845-1931). Smith was a rancher and civic leader in Ojai. He is wearing a suit and bow tie, gazing to the viewer's left.

Charcoal drawing, bust portrait of Winnie V. Smith, daughter of Daniel A. Smith, rancher and civic leader in Ojai. She is wearing a light colored dress with long, puffy sleeves and her hair is in an updo, and she is gazing to the viewer's left.

Bird's eye view of Avenue Oil Field, writing on photograph states: Petroleum Securities Lease Avenue Oil Field. Photo taken from hill at Gosnell Bend on Ventura Avenue.

The exterior of Armory Hall. The cornerstone was laid in April 1890. The building was torn down in 1924.

The interior Pioneer Museum with Sol Sheridan, the first curator of the museum.

The office of the Ventura District Attorney Edw. Henderson. Others in the photograph have been identified as: R.E. Clark, E.M. Sheridan, J.C. Hollingsworth, John Doyle, and Burton Rogers.

Campaign meeting and feast for T.R. Bard at the Rose Hotel. His slogan was "Honesty, Integrity, and Industry."

A meeting of the Ventura Bicycle Club. They are riding through the streets of the town and include both men and women.

The Monumental Fire Company of Ventura marching in a Fourth of July parade.

Group portrait of the pupils of Hill School. The student's names are listed on the back of the photograph. Some are written on the child. 1892 listed on back of photo, although library records indicate it is 1894. Duplicate of 13215.

Parish house built by J.J. Mahoney under the direction of Fr. Rubio. J. Logan Kennedy is seen standing next to his horse and buggy.

A sketch of the town of Ventura mission as seen from the south in 1863 by Alfred Robinson.

View of San Buenaventura Mission from the hill behind it and a view of the surrounding streets and coastline.

San Francisquito Canyon - remains of St. Francis Dam after break on 13 Mar 1928.

3/4 portrait of Walter Hoffman standing, looking into the camera, wearing a suit and tie. He appears to be outdoors.

Pioneers of 1873 annual meeting in Foster Park, Ventura. Men and women are seated on or standing around picnic benches. Cars are in the background.

Coos Bay, wrecked on Ventura pier 19 Dec 1914. Made fast & ready to unload when heavy ground swell caused ship to hit bottom. Filled from stern & was pushed thru pier where remains are today. Photo shows many people standing on pier on left and…

View of Ventura County Court House from California Street, showing City Hall on the left.

Bill Baker's delivery truck advertising Lima Bean Bread, Ojai. White truck is parked with driver in it. Writing on truck reads: "Bill Baker's Lima Bean Bread Made in Ojai, California Ojai Good Bread - Soy Bean Bread - Gluten Bread - Whole Wheat…