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Untitled, (Coos Bay Breaking through Ventura Wharf During Storm)
A real photo postcard depicting the Ventura Pier after the ship Coos Bay collided with it. A man is visible in the foreground surveying the damaged pier. The pier appears to be cut in half. Three men are visible on the other side of the cut looking…
Santa Paula, Calif.
A street view of the two-story Citizens State Bank building, located on Main Street in Santa Paula. The building has an arched entry and ornate ironwork over two windows facing Main Street. American flags mounted on poles line the sidewalks on Main…
Santa Paula, Calif., Bank of America
A view of the Bank of America building on Main Street in Santa Paula, Calif. The bank is a square building with neo-classical design features on its facade, including molded columns and a diamond pattern below flat roof. There is a brick building…
Wheeler's Hot Springs
Dozens of fish, apparently caught by a fisherman in Matilija Creek, are displayed on a rock. A hand net and water in the creek are visible.
Caption: Wheelers Hot Springs
[CK (Insignia in Stamp Area)]
Caption: Wheelers Hot Springs
[CK (Insignia in Stamp Area)]
Matilija Dam, 1952
A view of Matilija Dam with water spilling over the top. Three small buildings and a road are visible to the right side of the dam.
Caption: Matilija Dam, 1952
Caption: Matilija Dam, 1952
Pierpont Inn, Ventura, Cal.
Sepia postcard depicting a front view of the Pierpont Inn in Ventura, Calif. The building is clad in wood shingles and has a dirt path lined with river rock leading to the front entrance.
[Mitchell, Edward H., San Francisco, Cal., 742]
[Mitchell, Edward H., San Francisco, Cal., 742]
Nordhoff Grammar School
Exterior front view of the Nordhoff Grammar School. Victorian style architecture with partial scalloped siding, a section of arched windows, and a cupola. The fencing in the foreground appears to be concrete or stone posts with iron cross bars. The…
Nordhoff High School
Sepia photograph postcard depicting a front view of the Nordhoff High School in Ojai, Calif. The building uses wood and cobblestones, and has a Craftsman-esque architecture.
Caption: High School Nordhoff, Cal.
Verso: Addressed to Grace Hobson,…
Caption: High School Nordhoff, Cal.
Verso: Addressed to Grace Hobson,…
View along Rincon
View of a dirt road along the Rincon. Railroad tracks and utility poles visible. Coastline, ocean, and mountain range in background.
Sespe Camp Scene
Several cars are parked alongside a trail in the Sespe. Camps are also set up alongside the cars. A man walks along the trail, his back to the viewer. Verso of photo indicates "Camp Scene-Sespe #III [or #111]."
Father Samuel Elkin's House at Connville, Maine
Mounted photograph of the exterior of a two story home with a large building, either a garage or barn, attached to it. There is a row of trees along the front of the house and a woman is standing next to one of the trees. Extensive notes o the back…
Robert E. Clark Portrait
Bust portrait of Sheriff Robert E. Clark, Ventura County Sheriff from 1922-1933. He is facing the viewer wearing a suit and tie and cowboy or western style hat. He resigned and was appointed U.S. Marshal.
Marijuana Bust in Oxnard, 1924
Marijuana found in Oxnard Aug. 7, 1924. Four men stand in front of confiscated marijuana plants. Men are (l-r): Harvey Waterman; H. M. Walker, Jr.; J. E. Chrisman; A. J. Murray "Police Chief" (Marshal).
Sheriff Robert E. Clark
Bust portrait of Sheriff Robert E. Clark sitting at a desk, looking at the viewer. He wears a three-piece suit and tie. Clark was elected sheriff, served Nov. 1922 to Nov. 1933. He resigned and was appointed U.S. Marshal.
Henry Levy
Bust portrait of Henry Levy looking to the right of the viewer. He has a mustache and is wearing a three-piece suit and tie.
San Buenaventura Mission, 1878-1879
Exterior view of the San Buenaventura Mission circa 1878-1879 around the time Main Street was levelled, according to library records. Main Street visible in foreground. An old arch and fence are at the church's entrance. Two men stand at the…
Ella Elizabeth Gould
Full, seated portrait of Ella Elizabeth Gould (Crane). She is turned and looking to the left of the viewer. She wears a hat and a floor length dress printed with butterflies, as well as a coat or shawl.
This photo also has a print version: photo…
This photo also has a print version: photo…
Ella Elizabeth Gould
Bust portrait of Ella Elizabeth (Crane) Gould, looking to the left of the viewer. She wears her hair up adorned with a pin. She wears a high collared cloak around her shoulders and a corsage near her neck. There is some cutoff writing at bottom of…
Ella Elizabeth Gould
Bust portrait of Ella Elizabeth (Crane) Gould, looking to the left of the viewer. She wears her hair up adorned with a pin. She wears a high collared puffed sleeve blouse or dress. Possibly this portrait is for her wedding. Bottom of photo reads:…
Thomas and Ella Elizabeth Gould
Bust portrait of Thomas and Ella Elizabeth Gould, embracing and smiling at one another. Image taken in their later years. Negative appears to have been made from a book or scrapbook.
They had two children, Olive Crane Gould (born 1881), and Thomas…
They had two children, Olive Crane Gould (born 1881), and Thomas…
Ella Elizabeth Gould Full Portrait
Full portrait of Ella Elizabeth Gould, wearing glasses and looking directly at the viewer. She wears a light colored dress. She had two children, Olive Crane Gould (born 1881), and Thomas Crane Gould, Jr. (born 1885). Library records indicate she…
Ella Elizabeth (Crane) Gould Full Portrait
Oval portrait of Ella Elizabeth Gould, seated, wearing a dark colored dress, looking to to the right of the viewer. She wears a hat possibly. She had two children, Olive Crane Gould (born 1881), and Thomas Crane Gould, Jr. (born 1885). Library…
Ella Elizabeth (Crane) Gould Oval Portrait
Oval bust portrait of Ella Elizabeth Gould, wearing glasses and two pearl necklaces, looking to to the left of the viewer. She wears a light colored lace top. She had two children, Olive Crane Gould (born 1881), and Thomas Crane Gould, Jr. (born…
Theodosia B. Shepherd
Bust portrait of Theodosia B. Shepherd looking to the left of the viewer. She wears a dress or blouse adorned with a lace front with a flower.
Theodosia B. Shepherd's Gardens
View from above of Theodosia Burr Shepherd's gardens. Houses in the background, as well as a large hotel, possibly the Rose Hotel.