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Sea anemone in a ride pool, Ventura
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Tidepooling at low tide is one of my favorite activities in Ventura.

Sunset from our dock
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Seeing the changing clouds reflected in the sea is a highlight of living on the shore.

My dad and brother at Community Memorial Hospital, 1988
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The day my brother was born, Ventura, California

Gloomy day near Santa Paula after the Thomas fires
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Air filled with thick smoke and low visibility.

Spring gloom
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Spring of 2023 has been particularly gloomy this year. This bird was enjoying the weather at the Ventura harbor.

Sunset over Oxnard shores
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Late winter

California Street, downtown Ventura
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The shadows cast by the creative guardrails protecting the walking path which crosses above the 101 freeway.

St. Mary Magdalene Chapel
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You can clearly see the Islamic moorish influence in the courtyard of this traditional chapel in Camarillo. Initially built in the early 1900s, some of the stained glass windows date to somewhat shortly after its…

Road stand in Santa Paula
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Selling beautiful cauliflower, artichokes, and more.

Leftover birthday balloons in Oxnard
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I love that we are proud to celebrate each other. These balloons looked like they had been up for several days, if not weeks.

1918: Transito de la Muerte and sister Venita at their home 389 Charles St. Moorpark
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The history of one of the Corralejo families of Moorpark. There were several, all related.

1930:  Jacinta and Alvino Corralejo of Moorpark CA.
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Early pioneers of Moorpark and many more Corralejos including Alvino's father Lucio also of Moorpark.

1951: Corralejo cousins from Charles St. in Moorpark
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Left to Right: Robert, Adolfo, Jess, Luis Jr., Transito de la Muerte, Teodoro, Jorge

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Left to right back row: Oldest daughter Venita, Jacinta, Alvino. Front row: Transito de la Muerte, Teodoro, Guadalupe

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Very mobile and independent at 95, Alvino maintained his house nearby Transito de la Muerte's house which he gifted to him. He gardened a great deal on his yard and Transito's too. He passed at 97 years.

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The Tourism and Creative Economy Summit featured speakers and a panel to discuss the economic impact of tourism and the creative economy. Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) President & CEO Bruce Stenslie spoke…

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My grandparents Nick and Lydia Hearne’s home. The architect was Roy Wilson.
Home built in 1928.
Was in our family for 93 years.
Many happy memories!!!

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This photo is special to me because we recreated my grandparents trip in 1985 with my Aunt and Uncle who are the children in this 1913 photo.
Ralph E. Akin, Sr.(b. 1886) and his son Ralph Jr. (b. 1906) are on the…

Ventura Junior High Class Photo, 1931
Ventura Junior High School class photo, showing girl students. Ruth Ventura Zapf is in front row, third from left. Adah Callahan is in front row, second from right.

A building at the Ventura County Fairgrounds was named for Callahan.

Group Photo by Palm Tree
Shows a large group of men, women, and children posed for a photo. Large palm in background. Individuals largely unidentified. Museum records indicate that man on far left is Charles F. Zapf.

Henry Arellanes Family Portrait
Family portrait of Henry Arellanes (right), wife, and their nine children. Mrs. Arellanes holds the youngest daughter on her lap. Three older children stand between their parents. Younger children sit or kneel between their parents. There are six…

Portrait of Karl Zapf with Violin
Portrait of Karl Zapf aged 9 holding a violin under his arm. Karl is turned three-quarters to the viewer's right. He is looking towards the viewer. He is wearing a suit, messy tie, and has his hair side-parted and slicked over.

Museum records…

Portrait of Charles F. Zapf
Portrait of Charles Frederich Zapf. Charles is turned three-quarters to the viewer's right. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, waistcoat, and bow tie. He wears a drooping mustache. He is posed with his hands in his pockets.

Charles Zapf and Power Plant Workers
Shows Charles F. Zapf (second from right) with three unidentified men. The men are all dressed in hard hats and long coats that appear to be leather. An automobile and corrugated metal structure in background.

Museum records indicate that Charles…

Henry Arellanes' Children
Shows Henry Arellanes' daughter and son posed together outdoors. Daughter is wearing a light-colored dress, floral crown, and veil. Son is wearing a suit with boutonniere, and has his hair side-parted and slicked over. Tree, foliage, and pathway in…
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