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Thomas G. Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Thomas G. Ruiz sitting and staring straight ahead with a light smile. He is wearing a three piece suit with a pocket watch chain and lapel pin in view. Thomas G. Ruiz was the fifth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz.…
Thomas Ruiz, Portrait
Bust portrait of Thomas Ruiz looking to the right of the camera. He was born Mar. 24, 1866 and died Dec. 25, 1945 at age 79. Library records state: "hijo de Rafaela Cota y Gabriel Ruiz."
Three Palm Trees
Image shows three date palm trees standing in the San Buenaventura Mission orchard in early Ventura, CA. Originally there were four Arabian date palm trees in the orchard, which is in present day (2022) Mission Park. A man stands next to one of the…
Threshing Beans in Saticoy
Scene showing agricultural equipment being used to thresh beans in Saticoy, CA. Men and horses or mules with carts are also visible.
Tico Adobe, 1895
Two men in suits and hats stand on a wooden plank sidewalk in front of the Tico Adobe.
Train Carrying Lima Beans
First train load of lima beans from Ventura shipped by A. Levy. (Brewster Photo)
Two Chinese Field Hands
Two male Chinese field hands, one man kneels while reaching toward the other, who is laying on the ground.
Two Girls on Swing Portrait
Sepia toned indoor studio photograph of two girls in lovely dresses sitting on a swing, facing the camera. They link arms and hold onto the ropes of the swing. Straw hats lay in the foreground on hay covered ground. Pansy Augusta Brewster is girl on…
Two Sisters, Portrait
Portrait of two unidentified sisters, one seated while the other is standing with an arm around the seated one. Both are facing forward gazing to the right of the camera.
Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz in a suit, smiling and staring straight ahead. Instead of a photograph border marking the bust, the picture fades into the blank portions of the picture. Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz was the fourth child of…
Union Oil Company, Santa Paula Canyon
Bird's eye view of buildings and tanks belonging to Union Oil Company located in Santa Paula Canyon, surrounded by trees and wilderness. Three men and a dog visible in the scene. Tall mountains in background.
Ventura Auto Club, 1903
Ventura Auto Club in 1903, showing a group of four cars with drivers and passengers lined up in a row on a tree lined dirt road. Typed on front of card "all the cars in Ventura in 1903 excepting one owned by Will (?) and Frank Barnard. First a Ford…
Ventura Beach at Low Tide
Sepia toned stereoscope view of beach near the Ventura fairgrounds at low tide. Man, woman and child in among rocks and tide pools. Photo has a cardboard backing.
Ventura beach at sunset
Landscape of Ventura beach at sunset
Ventura Brass Band
Group photo, Ventura Brass Band in uniform with instruments in hand. They are ten men standing next to one another on a sidewalk. The two men at either end have drums, while the others have brass instruments. The man on far right has a large drum…
Ventura County Court House
View of Ventura County Court House from California Street, showing City Hall on the left.
Ventura County Officials and Deputies, 1888
Group photo of Ventura County officials and deputies standing outside of a building. They are numbered 1-14 and identified as follows:
1. J. M. Owens
2. A. W. Browne
3. Henry Clay
4. A. J. Bell
5. N. Rodriguez
6. C. H. Bradley
7. Ben…
1. J. M. Owens
2. A. W. Browne
3. Henry Clay
4. A. J. Bell
5. N. Rodriguez
6. C. H. Bradley
7. Ben…
Ventura County Officials, 1885-1886
Mounted sepia print of several oval portraits of Ventura County officials, 1885-1886, on one sheet.
Officials pictured are as follows:
1. F. Hartman
2. Robert Ayers
3. D. T. Perkins, Supervisor
4. Thomas A. Rice
5. J. S. Barkla
6. I.…
Officials pictured are as follows:
1. F. Hartman
2. Robert Ayers
3. D. T. Perkins, Supervisor
4. Thomas A. Rice
5. J. S. Barkla
6. I.…
Ventura County Officials, 1898
Group photo of Ventura County officials. Five men in suits and bowties in two rows, 3 men sitting, 2 standing. There are two versions of same photo-- one is sepia with the men's names written in ink along bottom of photo, and the other is black and…
Ventura Courthouse Dedication
Side view of the front of the Ventura Courthouse during dedication ceremony in 1913.
Ventura Fire Department, 1900, Portraits
Individual bust portraits of the members of the Ventura Fire Department, 1900. Printed on the image is "Presented by J.H. Scotford, 6 March 1900."
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Ventura High School Class Play, 1907
Group portrait of the actors appearing in the 1907 class play at Ventura High School. The actors are seated, with two standing and all appear to be in costume.
Pictured are, from left: Rena Willoughby, Alma Gilbert, Mamie Douglas, Clarence…
Pictured are, from left: Rena Willoughby, Alma Gilbert, Mamie Douglas, Clarence…
Ventura High School Graduation, Class of 1891
Group photo of seven young men and women pose sitting and standing in formal dresses and suits. The women are carrying bouquets and wearing corsages, and all hold large diplomas. A garland of flowers lays in front of the group.
Students are…
Students are…
Ventura High School Players
Ventura High School Players, actors dressed up for a Dickens play possibly, group portrait. Photo has numbers written on it, and actors are identified from left to right:
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
Ventura Main Street Scene
Street scene showing Main Street in Downtown Ventura at Chestnut Street looking west. There are horses, horse and buggies, and "Model T" cars. Visible buildings include the Odd Fellows building, Hotel Rose and Mercer's Garage.