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Chinese Fire Company
A group photo of men of the Chinese Fire Company standing on a dirt road in front of a large wheeled water pump. Wheels of another water pump are seen on viewer's left. The men participate in a 4th of July parade. Water pumps are decorated for the…
The Ship Bonita
Close view of the ship Bonita run aground. It is floating on the ocean, very close to shore.
Two Women Having Fun Early 1900s
"Eloquent pleading on the beach on a Sunday afternoon in Ventura." Two women at the beach--one is sitting on the beach holding an umbrella, the other woman is sitting on her knee. The women face each other, smiling.
Ruins of Mission Adobes
Closeup view of San Buenaventura Mission adobes in ruins. Behind them the bell tower of the mission church is visible.
Arenas Adobe
Exterior view of the Arenas Adobe on West Main Street, taken in 1895. Appears to be adobe on one side, but another material on the other side of the home. There is a plank sidewalk in front of the home. Photo is mounted.
Two Palms, Colombo Street, Ventura
Two palms located in a lot on Colombo Street in Ventura. There is a man standing next to one of the palm trees.
Pulpit from San Buenaventura Mission
Closeup photo of the ancient pulpit at San Buenaventura Mission.
Southern Pacific Railroad Cut East of Somis
Closeup view of railroad tracks for the Southern Pacific Railroad east of Somis. Tracks appear to cut through a small ditch, with embankments on either side.
Miss Redmond and Cat
A woman identified as Miss Redmond stands on a walkway leading up to a house. She is slightly bent over a cat that is standing on its hind legs. Perhaps they are playing. In the background are houses.
Prince Barranca
Prince Barranca on Thompson Ave. in Ventura, looking north.
Prince Barranca
Prince Barranca on Thompson Ave. in Ventura, looking west. Verso of photo has typed writing that reads:
Prince Barranca
On Thompson Avenue, makes an angle of 38 degrees with road line, length of deck 56 feet, width of roadway 30 feet, walls…
Prince Barranca
On Thompson Avenue, makes an angle of 38 degrees with road line, length of deck 56 feet, width of roadway 30 feet, walls…
Angel G. Escandon
Black and white bust portrait of Angel G. Escandon. Possibly a photograph of a charcoal drawing. Escandon is wearing a suit and tie and has a mustache and beard. Bottom of photo reads "Angel G. Escandon - Born in Pandula, Spain 1833 - Died in…
Photo of Map of Rancho El Rio de Santa Clara
Photo of a map of Rancho El Rio de Santa Clara, showing boundaries of surrounding ranchos and landowners of subdivisions.
View from Cross at Grant Park, Ventura
Bird's eye view of Ventura extending out to the pacific ocean taken from pathway in Grant Park near Serra's Cross. Cross is in the right foreground and the Ventura Pier is in the distant left. 3 copies of photos in library.
Harry Barnett and His Horse
Full portrait of Harry Barnett and his horse, Zornbro Nutt. Harry stands in front of the horse, looking at the horse holding the horse by the bit. Both are in profile, but Zornbro Nutt is looking at the viewer.
Casa Conejo
Exterior of Casa Conejo. A boy with a hat, probably Carroll (Jack) Craig, leans against an adobe wall under a window.
Library has single image as well as this image combined with photo number 142.
Library has single image as well as this image combined with photo number 142.
Beginning Work on Courthouse Annex
Group photo of several men in suits and construction clothing standing on top of heavy machinery with wooden beams below the machinery. Photo marks the beginning of construction of Ventura County Courthouse annex and jail in 1931 on corner of Poli…
Group Photo in Catalina, CA, 1897
Group photo of boys sitting on a lawn in front of a house. There are two or three dogs on the lawn with them. Photo was taken on Catalina Island according to library records.
Six of the boys are identified as follows (order unknown): ____ Polk;…
Six of the boys are identified as follows (order unknown): ____ Polk;…
San Buenaventura Mission
Exterior view of the San Buenaventura Mission, brick wall to the left of the mission. Dirt road (Main Street) visible in foreground. Mounted photo.
For Superior Judge - Thomas O. Toland
Campaign mailing card of Thomas O. Toland campaign for Superior Judge. Shows an oval portrait of Toland on the front, left side of the card. Toland appears middle aged and is balding and mustachioed. He is shown wearing a dark suit and tie. On the…
Limoneira Ranch Packing House
View of the packing house on the Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula. Shows the packing house with unpaved road outside. Several palm trees are visible, growing on one side of the building. An early automobile is parked next to the building.
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Limoneira Ranch, Santa Paula
View of the Limoneira Ranch. Shows the ranch surrounded by citrus groves, with two roads passing through the groves, one parallel to the ranch, one perpendicular. Mountains are visible in the background.
Caption: Limoneira Ranch. Santa Paula,…
Caption: Limoneira Ranch. Santa Paula,…
C.C. Teague Residence
View of the C. C. Teague home taken from an elevated distance. The home is three stories with a balcony visible on the second story, facing the camera. The home appears to be Tudor style architecture, with prominent half timbering and brick visible…
W.W. Blanchard Residence
View of the W. W. Blanchard home taken from the driveway. Shows the length of the curved driveway and lawn with a coniferous tree that partially obscures the view of the home. The building is two-stories tall, with a staircase leading to a porch and…
Bird's-Eye View of Santa Paula, California
Photo postcard showing a birds-eye view of Santa Paula, taken from a somewhat elevated distance. Many individual buildings are visible. Mountains are in the background.
Caption: Bird's-eye View of Santa Paula, California.
[Albertype Co.,…
Caption: Bird's-eye View of Santa Paula, California.
[Albertype Co.,…