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A Cool Retreat, Nordhoff, Cal.
View of a person sitting on a small bridge over a creek.
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Harry Waud
Portrait of Harry Waud, son of G.B. Waud in a uniform. He is wearing a hat with a chin strap and is posed with his arms crossed looking at the viewer.
Wildflowers at Camarillo Grove
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Truly one of the best views of the city of Camarillo is at Camarillo Grove Park!
Truly one of the best views of the city of Camarillo is at Camarillo Grove Park!
Poinsettias in Camarillo Springs
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The long row of poinsettias are an iconic must-stop in Camarillo during the winter months. The sea of red and green get you in the Christmas spirit.
The long row of poinsettias are an iconic must-stop in Camarillo during the winter months. The sea of red and green get you in the Christmas spirit.
Charles Wesley Daily Portrait
Bust portrait of C. W. Daily. He wears a heavy, dark coat with angled lapels, and a wiry beard and mustache. He has his hair neatly combed and parted. He is looking towards the left.
Museum records indicate that C. W. Daily is the father of…
Museum records indicate that C. W. Daily is the father of…
Marguerite Welton Holding Giant Fish
Marguerite Welton, portrait full, with large black fish caught from boat at Pt. Mugu in the 1930s. Fish is possibly a Goliath Grouper. The fish is hanging by its mouth and appears longer/taller than Welton. Welton wears nautical or sailor style…
Port of Hueneme Construction
Bird's eye view of the construction of the harbor at Port Hueneme. Shows a large warehouse building and train tracks running alongside it on a platform over the water. People are working in various locations.
Lemon Packing House
Exterior view of Limoneira packing house in Santa Paula, called the "lemon capital of the world."
Camarillo State Mental Hospital
Bird's eye view of Camarillo State Hospital. Library records state: "Camarillo State Mental Hospital, portion of $7,000,000,00 (sic) 3 miles from Camarillo, 9 miles from Oxnard. Bain Photo Service, ND."
Yas Yamada and Nao Takasugi
This snapshot shows Yas Yamada and Nao Takasugi posing for a friendly picture. The boys are dressed in bathing suits and they are standing in the center of four tire innertubes. The photo appears to be taken in a residential backyard. A wooden fence…
Father Serra Statue in Front of Ventura County Courthouse
Image of the statue of Father Serra in front of Ventura County Court House (now Ventura City Hall, 2022). Courthouse building in background, grass and landscaping around the statue's base in foreground. Museum records indicate "To go with poem of Fr.…
Oxnard Sugar Factory
Exterior view of the buildings at the Oxnard Sugar Factory, showing a railroad track at the bottom right of the image. Smoke is coming out of some of the many smokestacks on the buildings.
Newbury Park Snow Scene
Snapshot of a snowy scene showing a single story home, wagon, and dog. Snow covered ground and many trees are prominent in the scene.
Nellie Daily Holding Siamese Cats
Outdoor scene showing Nellie Daily holding two Siamese cats next to a wooden house. Nellie wears a floral print dress and glasses and has curled hair. She looks down at the cats. The two cats look towards the viewer. Bush growing alongside house is…
Quonset Hut Construction, Santa Paula Airport
View of a corrugated metal Quonset hut being constructed at Santa Paula Airport. Framing of the building is visible.
Quonset Hut Construction, Santa Paula Airport
View of a Quonset hut being constructed at Santa Paula Airport. Only foundation and metal framing of the structure is built.
Quonset Hut Construction, Santa Paula Airport
View of a corrugated metal Quonset hut being constructed at Santa Paula Airport. View taken from inside the structure. Framing of the building is visible, only partially covered with metal sheeting.
Aerial View of Oxnard Airport Looking North
Aerial view of Oxnard Airport looking north. Surrounding city and agriculture fields also visible.
C. J. and E. W. Daily
Serrated edge photo with outdoor portrait of brothers Charles Jay (left) and Erastus Wright Daily. Charles in dark, pinstriped suit with pocket watch. He has his hands in his pockets and looks towards the right. Wright is in a light suit and looks…
Snowy Scene in Newbury Park
Fence posts in the foreground and a field in the background are covered after snow in Newbury Park.
Participants in the Police Olympics Wrestling Competition
Hueneme High School graduates Andy Gibson and Peter Sanzone, who were both participants in the wrestling competition at the 1989 Police Olympics held at Rio Mesa High School. Andy and Peter are seen here with their arms around one another. It is a…
ATV Motocross at Ventura County Fair
ATV Motocross at VC Fair, showing several riders on ATVs going over a hill, spectators in the background. Photo taken for the Ventura County Star Free Press 18 Aug 1989, published 20 Aug 1989.
Plan and Profile of Improvements to South Frontage Road, City of Ventura
Plan and profile of improvements to South Frontage Road, City of Ventura. Top half of sheet shows map of South Frontage Road with improvements indicated, a vicinity map, water plan notes, and drawing of a half section of Frontage Road. Bottom half of…
Robert Hinostro Oral History
Robert was a teacher and policeman in Oxnard. He lived in China Alley and the Colonia area of Oxnard. Robert reviews how social attitudes, segregation and prejudice changed over his lifetime.
Content Warning: The following oral history may contain…
Content Warning: The following oral history may contain…
Survey of Portions of Lot A Parcel 16 and Lot A Parcel 17 of Pleasant Valley Subdivision
Map showing survey of the resubdivision of a portion of Pleasant Valley. Showing poritons of Lot A, Parcel 16 and Lot A, Parcel 17 made at the request of Judge Dana R. Weller. Shows a portion of Loop Drive and Mesa Drive.