A group of men gather to watch a fire with black smoke pouring into the air at "Bung Island". It was so called because of its barreling activity. Bung Island was located near the beach endings of Fir and Ash streets, near the head of the Ventura…
A fire engine with two men sitting in it is stopped in front of the fire station, in background. Goebel's Lion Farm next door to fire station prominent in background.
View of a building fire on the corner of Ventura Avenue and McFarland Drive. Building consumed by flames, which have also spread to a nearby bench and palm tree. General Machine Co. visible in background on left.
View of firefighters filling the water tanks of a fire response helicopter. Seven firefighters wearing yellow jackets holding two hoses. Taken on what appears to be a paved airfield. Ground in foreground is wet.
Man lying on a blanket on asphalt. Two firefighters kneel next to him, performing CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). Firefighter on left holding oxygen mask to man's face. Firefighter on right performing chest compressions. Medical kits on ground…
First Bicycle Club run 4 July 1891- photo taken at Santa Barbara. Trip made via Casitas Pass. Approximately 18 men in suits and hats stand with their bicycles in a line in front of a building.
Four men sit in a car parked on Santa Clara Street in front of the first county courthouse. From image caption, lower left: "First Car Owned by Ventura County Sheriff-- 1906 Stevens Durea-- Left to Right: Dick Hayden, Undersheriff; Bill McGlinchey,…
Panoramic view of the attendees gathered and seated at banquet tables for the Nineteenth Annual Luncheon, First Century Families at the Hotel Statler - Los Angeles, Calif. Some people identified: Charles Temple, Arvella Temple, Gabriela Temple, Fred…
Photo of the first concrete bridge over the Ventura River designed by Charles Petit. The bridge features large arches supporting the road. A small group of men are in the lower left hand corner of the image, looking at the bridge. Two more men stand…
This image shows the participants of the first confirmation service at the Buddhist Church of Oxnard posing for a group photo in front of the Church building. This confirmation service was conducted by His Eminence the Renshi Shojo Ohtani of Hompa…
First Grade Class Photo at May Henning School in Ventura. (Left to Right, Back Row): Larry Gonzales, Antonio Daniel, David Aldrich, Jere Allison, John Applegate, Den Bentley, ____ , Douglas Skallerud, Albert Carsons, Lee Dawson, Gary Akins, Gary…
Exterior view of first house on Darling Ranch on Telegraph Road, Saticoy. Three people are in front of the house. Left to right: Eliza Darling, daugter of Eliza Darling (Ruggles), son David Darling Jr. There is a windmill to the left of the house,…
Exterior view of First National Bank at the corner of Main and California Streets in Ventura. Horse and wagons and an open car are parked on the streets, and there are people on the sidewalk.
Mounted photograph of First National Bank, a three-story building at the corner of Main and California Streets in Ventura. The entrance is rounded and directly at the corner. A sculpted sign above the door says 'BANK', and on that corner of the third…
First National Bank in Oxnard on 5th and A Streets. Two story building with rows of windows on the side. Four large pillars adorning the front entrance. Four cars parked on the side of the building, three cars parked along the front entrance. A man…
Looking southwest on 5th and A Streets. On left of image First National Bank entrance visible and shops lining the street. Cars parked in front of shops. Woman with stroller crossing the street. Men walking along street by bank entrance.
Exterior view of First National Bank in Santa Paula. The building sits on a corner (West Main and southwest corner of Mill). Adjacent to the bank is a bakery and confectioners at 102 West Main. There is a horse and carriage in front of the bank. Two…
Exterior view of the First Presbyterian Church in Ventura, CA. This is the original building erected in 1869 on the northeast corner of Oak and Meta Streets. There is a picket fence along the front of the church and trellises lined up along the…