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Gertrude Corcoran and Baby Gloria
Scene showing Gertrude Corcoran crouched on the ground and balancing baby Gloria on her knee. Gertrude wears a light-colored, tunic-style dress and black, a pedant on a long chain, and white high-heeled shoes. She is smiling at baby Gloria, who…

Mollie Bard and Phillip
Bust portrait of Mollie Bard and baby Philip. Mollie wears an embellished dress and has her hair pinned up. She looks towards Philip. Philip wears a white gown and has chin length hair that is pinned back. He is looking down at his hands.

Juan Sanchez Portrait
Photo of a painted oval portrait of Juan Sanchez. Shows Juan as an older man, wearing a dark suit with bow tie. Original painting in Museum of Ventura County Art Collection.

E. P. Foster Library
Exterior view of E. P. Foster Library in Ventura, Calif. Shows a previous iteration of the library, with a brick facade. Building is multistory with decorative columns, and stairs on both sides leading to the entrance. Cypress trees, and a palm adorn…

Ventura from Hill Between Fir and Chestnut Streets
Bird's-eye view of Ventura from the hill between Fir and Chestnut Streets, looking towards the ocean. A boat, the Ventura Pier, and Channel Islands visible in the distance.

Ventura from Hills Looking Along Chestnut Street
View of Ventura from hills, looking down Chestnut Street towards the ocean. Dirt road and field in foreground, with a young child standing along a wire fence.

Blanch Baker Rate and George Boughton Rate
Outdoor portrait of Blanch Baker Rate holding up baby George Broughton Rate. Blanch wears a white shirtwaist and dark skirt. Baby George is dressed in a white gown and cap. Building visible behind them. Oval portrait in white, rectangular frame.

View of Theodosia Burr Shepherd Home
Bird's-eye view of the Theodosia Burr Shepherd home with Bard Hospital visible on hill in background. Shepherd home is a multistory wood-sided house with balcony above front door. Bay window on side of home. Large trees and palms grow nearby the…

Shepherd Gardens
Outdoor scene showing a cactus and succulent garden, likely the Shepherd gardens. Multistory wood paneled house visible in background. Second building on left appears to be Hotel De Leon.

Sun Drying Apricots, Sexton Ranch
Bird's-eye view of the Harry Sexton ranch in the Mound section of Ventura. Hills surround the ranch. Palettes of drying apricots are visible, with some workers handling the produce.

Addie and Daniel Smith
Seated portrait of Addie Smith holding baby Daniel. Addie wears a white shirtwaist with brooch at her throat. Daniel is wearing a white gown. Addie smiles at the viewer. Oval portrait in cream rectangular frame.

Museum records indicate that Addie…

Reverend J. P. Ralston with Woman and Baby
Shows Reverend J. P. Ralston on left, wearing a long, dark coat, bowler hat. He has a chest-length, greying beard. On the right is a woman wearing a dark dress and embellished hat. She holds a baby wrapped in white blankets in her arms. They are…

Mrs. Figueroa Portrait
Oval portrait of Mrs. Figueroa seated by a table. She wears a dark gown with white collar. Her hair is parted down the middle and pulled back. She looks directly at the viewer. She rests one hand on the table, the other on her lap.

1816 East Main (0321).jpg
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Artist: L. Kelly
Date on mural: 1999
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Mural - SW Corner Hurst & East Main - Taken Jan 23 2025.jpg
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This photo was taken on January 23, 2025. When…

826 Main (1773).jpg
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Location: West wall of a building located at 826…

For January 20, 2025 Rally - 1700 Block of East Main Street.jpg
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A protest poster in Spanish by the Party for…

For January 20, 2025 Rally - Santa Cruz and Main.jpg
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A protest poster by the Party for Socialism and…

SE Corner Main and Santa Clara - South & East Sides of Box #2 - #4 of 4.jpg
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Two city utility boxes painted by Monika Petroczy…

SE Corner Main and Santa Clara - North & West Sides of Box #2 - #3 of 4.jpg
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Two city utility boxes painted by Monika Petroczy…

SE Corner Main and Santa Clara - West & South Sides of Box #1 - #2 of 4.jpg
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Two city utility boxes painted by Monika Petroczy…

SE Corner Main and Santa Clara - East & North Sides of Box #1 - #1 of 4.jpg
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Two city utility boxes painted by Monika Petroczy…

La Victoria Market - Fillmore - 365 Main Street - Front (South) Facade.jpg
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A circa early 1950s view of the south facade on…

La Hacienda Market - Fillmore - 365 Main - Looking SE.jpg
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A view of the rear wall and west facade facing…

La Hacienda Market - Fillmore - 365 Main - Front (South) Facade.jpg
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A view of the south facade on Main Street. The…
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