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San Buenaventura Wharf and S.S. Pomona
View of the San Buenaventura Wharf with the steamer ship, Pomona docked on the right side of the image. Small figures can be seen on the wharf.
Making Sugar Sacks in the Oxnard Sugar Factory
Mounted photograph of factory workers making sugar sacks at the Oxnard Sugar Factory. Three men wearing aprons are in large room with tables of what appear to be cloth sacks. Cloth is also hanging from the rafters in some places.
First School and Pupils in Ventura
Group portrait of children and adults standing in front of a small building. The building is light colored with a darker roof. There is an open doorway and one window that can be seen. Approximately 18 children of various ages are standing in a line…
E.T. Hare, F.B. Dennis, and James Begg Jr.
Photograph taken at the Street Fair in 1900. (Left to Right): E.T. Hare, F.B. Dennis and James Begg Jr. The two men and young boy are standing in front of a building festooned with garlands of what appear to be corn and chiles. The photograph is…
Rincon Causeway
Photograph of the first automobile on the Rincon Causeway, which belonged to Fritz Huntsinger. An automobile can be seen driving down the highway with the ocean on the right and mountains on the left.
Rincon Road
Landscape view of Rincon Road, which appears to be a dirt road at this point in time. The ocean can be seen on the left and mountains to the right.
South Side of 400 Block of Main Street
Street view of the south side of the 400 block of Main Street. Various brick buildings with signage can be seen along the street. Automobiles are parked in front of some buildings. White store front is Hobson Bros. Packing Company.
Jose De La Rosa with a Guitar
Seated portrait of Jose De La Rosa posing with a guitar. Handwritten on the image it says "Jose de La Rosa on arrival in California." He is seen here as a young man wearing plaid pants, white shirt and striped vest. He is looking to the viewer's…
South Side of Main Street
Street view of the south side Main Street from California St. to Chestnut St. A drug store is on the corner with a large Coca-Cola advertisement. Next to that is a taller building with what appears to be a clocktower. Other buildings can be seen as…
Charlie's (Orr) Grandmother Comstock
Adelaide Comstock sits in a chair looking at the camera that is off to her right. Photo does not appear staged.
Harry Waud
Portrait of Harry Waud, son of G.B. Waud in a uniform. He is wearing a hat with a chin strap and is posed with his arms crossed looking at the viewer.
Fourth Annual Older Girls Conference of Southern California
Group photograph of young women holding signs taken outside the bath house at foot of Calif. St for the occasion of the Fourth Annual Older Girls Conference of Southern California. The conference dates were April 29-20th, 1939.
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Chautauqua Building
Chatauqua Building in the Pierpont Bay District. There is a stage decorated with many American Flags of various sizes with a piano sitting in the corner. Rows of wooden seats are arranged on the floor.
Mrs. H. H. Arnold
Portrait of Mrs. H.H. Arnold. She is wearing a black dress/coat with a high-necked collar. There is also embroidery up the front of her dress. She is looking directly at the viewer. Museum records indicate that she was a pioneer of Ocean View.
Ventura County Railroad
Snapshot of a the Ventura County Railroad train being boarded for an excursion from Oxnard to Hueneme. A large group of people can be seen gathered around the tracks and appear to be boarding an open air car.
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Maulhardt
Bust portrait of Godfrey and Sofie Maulhardt. He is wearing a black suit, vest and tie. She is wearing a black dress. They are both looking straight at the viewer.
Downtown Ventura
Early scene of Downtown Ventura. A bird's eye view that shows buildings, the pier and the ocean.
Santa Paula Residents
Group portrait of Santa Paula residents who have lived there for 50 years or more. Taken on the occasion of 63rd Anniversary of Santa Paula. Men and women are seated in rows on what appears to be risers. There are in a building that looks like it…
Ventura Senior High School and Students
Group photo of Ventura Senior High School and Junior College students. The school buildings can be seen in the background. Museum records indicate this is a copy of two other photos.
Henry J. Dally Family
Five generation photo. Baby Karl E. Zapf. Seated: Henry J. Dally. (Back left to right) Josepha Dally Dover standing in for deceased sister. Raphaela (?) Dally. Erlinda Arellanes Manzo (Henry's grandaughter). Delfina Aldegunda Ruiz Zapf (Henry's great…
Henry J. Dally
Photo of Henry J. Dally seated in a chair on a sidewalk. Meta Street. Ventura, CA, between Junipero and Figueroa Streets.
Delfina A. R. Zapf and Baby Karl E. Zapf
Mounted snapshot of Delfina Aldegunda Ruiz Zapf and Baby Karl E. Zapf. The baby is sitting on a calf while Delfina supports him. Buildings can be seen in the background.
Baby Karl E. Zapf
Mounted snapshot of baby Karl E. Zapf in a buggy in front of the first Ventura County government center. He is wearing a white outfit and bonnet.
Henry J. Dally with Baby Karl E. Zapf
Mounted snapshot of Henry J. Dally and his great great grandson baby Karl E. Zapf on Meta Street between Juniper and Figeuroa. Baby Karl is wearing a white gown and bonnet. They are on a sidewalk that appears to be made of wooden planks, with houses…
Our Lady of Assumption Altar
Over sized color photo of Our Lady of Assumption Altar and a mural above the altar.