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Reverend Sherlock Bristol
Oval portrait bust of Sherlock Bristol, looking directly at the viewer. Was president Ventura County Commissioners and a preacher. According to museum records: "Born Cheshire, Connecticut 1815, died Montalvo, California 1906." Image together with…
Automobile on Desolate Road in Ojai
View of a dirt road with an open car on it. There are trees on one side of the road and a meadow or clearing on the other side of the road. A driver or passenger is seen standing up in the car with one arm outstretched skyward.
Post Office, Ventura, Cal. Oval Photograph
Post office, exterior, Ventura printed in an oval shape on a card with printing on left bottom "Post Office, Ventura, Cal." B. T. Williams, attorney, offices upstairs. Men and women are in front of the post office. L to R: #3 Maggie Wilson, worked…
Roy Hurt on Caterpillar Diesel Tractor
Roy Hurt on Caterpillar Diesel Tractor on Vanoni Ranch, Saticoy, at 10814 Telephone Rd. He drives the tractor on a trail through trees, and a small dog sits atop the tractor.
Train Taking on Water
Train taking on water at Fox Street crossing in Ojai. Several people, including children, watch as water is pumped into the train.
Letterhead of Piru Rancho
Photograph of Piru Rancho letterhead sent from the Office of David C. Cook, Proprietor of the Piru Rancho. Contains a map of the rancho location and a description of the rancho.
Railroad Passenger Car--Bakersfield and Ventura Railroad Co.
Several people are seated in a railroad passenger car that appears to be in motion. Passengers look at the viewer. Train reads "The Bakersfield Ventura R.R. Co." at top and "Hueneme" and "002" in front. According to museum records: "Planned to follow…
John Peabody Harrington
Portrait of John Peabody Harrington, seated outdoors with a large boulder behind him. He is in a suit and tie looking at the viewer.
Peirano House with People on Porch and Sidewalk
Exterior view of side and front of the Peirano house at Figueroa and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura, CA. Clara Raffetta Peirano is standing on porch, while Nick Peirano and Henry Huning are in foreground on the sidewalk.
Group Photo in Front of A. Gandolfo's Store
Group photo of men and women on the sidewalk under porch in front of A. Gandolfo's Store on Main and Figueroa Streets in Ventura, CA. Sign in front of the store reads "A. Gandolfo Wines, Liquors, Cigars, & Provisions." Brick wall on one side of the…
Group Photo of Two Men and Two Women
Group photo of two men and two women, all seated in a row. They are: Jim McLoughlin, Rose Lopez, Lupe Jones, Bill McLoughlin. Men are wearing suits, ties, and boutonnieres. Women are wearing skirt suits and hats and holding bouquets.
J. Feraud's Grocery Store
Exterior view of J. Feraud's Grocery store on the corner of Main Street and Ventura Avenue in Ventura. It is a brick building with many windows and a large mural on a side wall advertising "Recruit Cigars. Best nickel cigar in the world." Men and…
B & F Café
Exterior shot of B & F Café with 2 people in doorway, a man and a woman. Sidewalk in front of café visible as well as some of the adjacent businesses. Advertisements for various products are on the café windows and on the side of the building.
Northeast View from L. P. W. Co Reservoir
View of an agricultural field with a barn or farm building prominent in foreground. Caption read "Looking NE from L.P.W. Co. [Las Posas Water Company] Reservoir at SW corner Tr 88."
Northwest View from L. P. W. Co Reservoir
View of agricultural fields. Caption reads "Looking NW from L.P.W. Co [Las Posas Water Company] Reservoir at SW corner TR 88 across TR 74."
East View from L. P. W. Co Reservoir
View of agricultural fields with building and trees and foreground. Caption reads "Looking east from L.P.W. Co. [Las Posas Water Company] Reservoir at SW corner Tr 88 across Tr 88 and 89."
Water Well No 2
View of a water well with an orchard in the background. Caption reads "Water Well No 2 Tract 86."
Hondo Ranch NE View from Roof of Valencia Grove
View of an orange grove with mountains in background and wind row on the right of image. Caption reads "Looking NE from roof of Blanchard House BI Co [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch showing 4 year old Valencia Orange grove north of…
Hondo Ranch SE View Upper Road Across Lemon Grove
Southeast view across dirt road of young lemon orchard. Irrigation system in view. Caption reads "Looking SE at upper road across 3 year old lemon orchard TR 17 (BI Co [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch)."
Hondo Ranch East View across Lemon Grove from Barranca
View through the middle of a lemon grove. Caption reads "Looking east across 3 year old lemon grove from barranca Tr 17. (B.I. Co. [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch)."
Hondo Ranch Valencia Grove
Close-up of Valencia orange tree with orchard in background. Caption reads "Four year old Valencia Orange trees B.I. Co [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch Tr 18."
Hondo Ranch East View of Upper Road across Lemon Grove
View of a road between lemon grove on right and wind row on left of image. Caption reads "Looking east at upper road across 3 year old lemon orchard TR 17 (B.I. Co [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch Tr 18)."
Weather Station Reading with Mr. Blanchard
Mr. Blanchard (possibly Ralph Blanchard) examines temperatures in a Valencia orange orchard. Caption reads "Showing how temperatures are watched - Valencia Orange trees on north side of entrance road. Mr. Blanchard pointing to reading 72 degrees in…
Hondo Ranch Valencia Grove with Ralph Blanchard
Ralph Blanchard examines an orange tree. Caption reads "Four year old Valencia Orange grove B. I. Co [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch showing Ralph W. Blanchard - foreman."
Hondo Ranch North View of Valencia Grove
Caption reads "Close-up end tree looking north from SE corner TR 18. 4 year old Valencia Orange grove (B.I. Co. [Berylwood Investment Company] Hondo Ranch)."