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Reservoir and settling tank at mission
The reservoir and settling tank at the San Buenaventura Mission that is part of the mission's water system.
Railroad right of way
Snapshot of a railroad right of way near River Street in Ventura Park.
Headpiece from a cross
Snapshot of a headpiece from a cross dated 1875 and with the inscription "INRI." Piece is from the original Pioneer Museum.
Ventura Theatre Opening
View of crowds of men and women gathered in front of Ventura Theatre on Chestnut Street for its opening in August 1928. View is of theatre from across the street from a second story possibly. It appears to be evening. Marquee section that is visible…
Group of Five in Front of Ventura County Historical Museum
A group of five people stand outdoors in front of the Ventura County Historical Museum, from left to right: Roy Bowds, Union Oil Co. ; Richard Esparza, Director Ventura County Historical Museum; Kay Haley, Board Ventura County Historical Museum; F.…
Ventura County Pioneer Museum Interior
Interior view of Pioneer Museum on California Street in Ventura. There are objects on a table to the right in the photo, including a bust of Cephas Bard, and glass cabinets filled with objects in the center of photo. Later, the Pioneer Museum became…
Home of Theodore and Sophie Kelsey
Home of Theodore & Sophie Kelsey, Saticoy, about 1907. Later addition at left of picture. Two women and one man are standing in front of the home.
Weapons used in escape attempt at Folsom Prison
Weapons made by inmates Colson (16935) and Sampsell (15922) and used in an escape attempt at Folsom Prison on February 27, 1933.
Honda Point Disaster Naval Shipwrecks
Snapshot of a two destroyers that are shipwrecked near Point Conception/Point Honda. One of the ships may be the USS Nicholas (DD-311) and the other the USS S.P. Lee (DD-310)
Acme Bottling Works
Side-view from the street of Acme Bottling Works, northwest corner of Hemlock and Poli Streets in Ventura
Honda Point Disaster Naval Shipwrecks
Snapshot from a wider angle of a two destroyers that are shipwrecked near Point Conception/Point Honda. One of the ships may be the USS Nicholas (DD-311) and the other the USS S.P. Lee (DD-310)
Bank of America, Ventura
Side-view of Bank of America, at Main and Oak Streets in Ventura, California. Automobiles are aligned in front and some people are visible crossing the street on right side of photo.
Snow on Middleton Ranch
View of snow on trees and ground on Middleton Ranch in Oxnard, perhaps taken from a second story. An orchard is in view as well as a clothesline.
Sespe Bridge During Rainstorm
View of Sespe Bridge in Fillmore during a rainstorm. Water is coming up over the bridge. Some writing on photo in white. A blurred figure is in the photo on the right side.
Group Photo at Wedding of F. H. Ayers and Alpha L. Faulkner
Wedding of F. H. Ayers and Alpha L. Faulkner at Faulkner home on Telegraph Road, west of Santa Paula, March 16, 1905. Bride, groom, and guests pose on front porch of home and on the front lawn. Some men pose on balcony on the second floor of home.…
Theodore Roosevelt at Plaza School
A crowd is gathered to hear President Theodore Roosevelt deliver a speech at Plaza School on May 9, 1903
William Ayers
Bust portrait of William Ayers, turn toward his left, looking to the left of camera. Writing on photo corner states: "Came to Ventura 1867 - Run Mission Hotel - Ayers Hotel - open 1 June 1872, now American Cafe, Main Street. Died Sept. 1880"
Ojai Street Scene
Street scene in Ojai. Two open cars and two convertible cars are parked with their drivers in them at Gibson & Deters Garage, corner of Fox at Ojai Ave.
Foothills Hotel
Exterior view of Foothills Hotel, with a young man holding a hat in his hand standing in the driveway. The hotel opened in January 1904 and burned down in a fire in June 1917.
Brown's Grocery
A man in a horse drawn cart is stopped in front of Brown's Grocery in Santa Paula. A man stands near the front door. Both men look into the camera.
Blanchard's Packing House
View of Railroad tracks on left of photo and packing house on right of photo. A man stands between the tracks and building. Bottom of photo is captioned "Blanchard's Packing House, Santa Paula, Cal." Photo from Santa Paula Historical Society.
Delivery Wagon at Peirano's Store
A man sits in a horse-drawn delivery wagon in front of Peirano's store. Two men stand in front of the store. Sign reading "Nick Peirano" visible. Photo from Santa Paula Historical Society.
Main Street, Santa Paula
View of Main Street in Santa Paula, horse drawn wagons "parked" alongside the street. A few people stand on sidewalk and in the road. One sign reads: "Eagle Stable." Part of Coca Cola signage is visible. Photo from Santa Paula Historical Society.
Kids and a May Pole
A group of boys and girls pose around a May Pole with a woman, possibly a teacher, standing behind them. Photo from Santa Paula Historical Society.
Trays of Pitted Apricots
A large group of children and adults pose around trays of pitted apricots at Faulkner Ranch in Santa Paula