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Large Group of Children in Costumes
Group photo of a large group of children all dressed in costumes. The children are standing in front of Washington School in Ventura, and most have big smiles. There are two teachers not in costume standing amongst them. It is unclear why they are in…
Large Picnic Gathering
Group photo of a large group of nearly 100 of all ages. Picnic given by Mr. A. Puentener, Verdi (of north Ventura Avenue) for relatives from Switzerland, July 4, 1896.
Largest Loaf of Bread Ever Made
Bill Baker's "largest loaf of bread ever made" on trailer with Fordson tractor attached, parked in front of American Bakery in Ventura, CA. The trailer is decorated with US flag banners. The American Bakery is also adorned with US flags and banners.…
Las Amigas del Museo, Needlepoint Artists
Shows needlepoint artists, Mrs. Jerome Berenson (left) and Mrs. Robert M. Duntley. Between them is a needlepoint quilt or rug depicting California wildflowers. Each woman holds additional needlework squares in her lap. Both women were associated with…
Las Posas Reservoir (Formerly Allen Culbert Lease)
Overlooking agricultural field with dirt road lined with telephone lines on left and building and hills in background. Caption reads "Reservoir, SW corner TR 88 formerly Allen Culbert lease, looking N from L.P.W. Co [Las Posas Water Company]…
Las Quince Letras Cafe, Santa Paula
Exterior view of Las Quince Letras Cafe, a restaurant in Santa Paula owned an operated by the Diaz Family. Restaurant sign is clearly visible, flanked by Coca Cola advertising signs.
Las Quince Letras Cafe, Santa Paula
Exterior view of Las Quince Letras Cafe, a restaurant in Santa Paula owned an operated by the Diaz Family. Image appears to have been taken from across the street; street in foreground. Restaurant sign is clearly visible, flanked by Coca Cola…
Last of the Adobe Buildings in San Buenaventura Mission Quadrangle
Front and side view of one of the last of the old adobes making up mission quadrangle between 1880-1890. Building has a porch along the front facing Main Street. Chaffee & Bonestal Lumber Company's yard visible adjacent to the adobe on the right of…
Lath House at Nusbickel-Warren Nursery
Inside view of lattice covered plant nursery showing some irrigation piping. Caption reads "Lath House at Nusbickle-Warren Nursery Tr. 89."
Lathrop House, Oxnard
Exterior view of the Lathrop house at 355 South G Street in Oxnard, CA. It is a two story home with a porte-cochere and steps leading up to the front door. There is also a row of cypress trees in the front yard.
According to the 1981 Cultural…
According to the 1981 Cultural…
Lathrop's on the Sespe
View of the exterior of a long cabin with some buildings adjacent to it, either attached or unattached. A wire fence is in front of the cabin and there is a sign that reads "Lathrop". Museum records indicate this is Lathrop's. Herbert Lathrop ran a…
Laundry Scene on Meta Street, Oxnard
A view of laundry drying on clotheslines outside of houses on Meta Street, Oxnard. Wash basins are visible against a building. On right side of scene are a woman and man seated on the ground by a building. The woman is wearing a polka dot dress and…
Laura Brewster Boquist
Seated portrait of Laura Brewster Boquist, a young woman, wearing a dark dress with buttons down the front and a belt. She is looking to the right of the viewer.
[Duplicate glass plate negative: gp442.]
[Duplicate glass plate negative: gp442.]
Lawn at Seaside Park
Expanse of lawn at Seaside Park, Ventura. Lawn on the left of photo, palm trees line the lawn on the right, and in the background behind the palm trees are barns.
Laying Oil Pipeline
Several men work to lay an oil pipeline around a bend. There is a construction vehicle securing some of the pipe as it gets placed.
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown…
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown…
Lazaro Ruiz
Staged nature portrait of Lazaro Ruiz standing in full view in a dark colored suit buttoned only at the top button revealing a pocket watch. He is holding a cane in his right hand and a Boater Straw Hat in his left hand. Lazaro Ruiz was the third…
Leading Venturans Wearing Flu Masks
Group photo of 15 prominent men and 1 boy standing in front of a building wearing flu masks over their faces during the flu epidemic of 1918. One man has his mask down and has a pipe in his mouth.
Persons are not specifically identified, but some…
Persons are not specifically identified, but some…
Lee Phillip's Grocery Store and Post Office
Portrait of an unidentified man standing on the porch of a small wooden building with a sign that reads "Sespe-Post-Office". There is an advertisement for "Shaw's Soda Water" under the Post Office sign. The man appears to be in some sort of uniform.
Lehmann Bros. Department Store, 5th Street Oxnard
Image of Lehmann Brothers department store with Poggi's Drugs to the left and a bakery to the right. On Poggi's Drugs store front there are two signs advertising for "Dr. Chas A. Frease Dentist" and "R.K. Harker M.D., Physician & Surgeon." Three…
Lemon Packing House
Lemon capital of the world
Leonard and Abe Takasugi
Portrait of Leonard Takasugi, on leave from U.S. Army with his brother, Abe Takasugi. Location: Gila River Relocation Center, Arizona.
Leonard Takasugi on His First Birthday
Full portrait of Leonard Takasugi on his first birthday. He is leaning on a table wearing a sailor suit and hat.
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.
Lewis Pfeiler and Caroline (Kaufman) Pfeiler
Outdoor photo of Lewis Pfeiler and Caroline (Kaufman) Pfeiler standing by their home. Mrs. Pfeiler is wearing a long dress and Mr. Pfeiler is in a three piece suit and tie. Steps to their home are to the left. Photo is mounted.
Librarians Dressed as "Books"
Snapshot of 7 librarians dressed in costume. They pose outdoor on a lawn. A dog on a leash also joins them. Photo title was originally "Library stunt-Books."
Librarians pictured are (l-r): Dora Fossatti as "Hans Brinker"; Regina ____ as "Art in…
Librarians pictured are (l-r): Dora Fossatti as "Hans Brinker"; Regina ____ as "Art in…