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Building of Ventura Bridge
Construction scene showing the building of the Ventura River Bridge. Arch shaped structures, building materials, and construction workers visible. Bridge was completed in 1913.
Palm and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura, 1908
Intersection of Palm and Santa Clara Streets, showing many houses along Palm Street and some businesses. Businesses include Richardson's (?) Vulcanizing Works, a garage, and a hotel along Palm Street. Santa Clara Street sign visible on a pole on…
Orange Picking at Limoneira
Several men climb ladders to harvest oranges in an orchard at Limoneira. Oranges are slid down tubes into crates on the ground. Crates are stacked up in neat rows ready to be carried off. Charles Collins Teague sits in a horse drawn carriage at the…
Camulos Winery
A large two story brick building makes up the right side of the image, and a road with a fence and trees alongside it makes up the left side of the image. Mountains in the background.
Ventura Railroad Station
View of the Ventura Railroad Station showing the depot building, several people in front of the building, and a train on the tracks. On the left of the image are two horse drawn wagons for Hotel DeLeon and Hotel Anacapa presumably waiting for or…
Branding Cattle, Strathearn Station
Cattle branding scene at Strathearn Station showing one calf being branded in a corral. Cows and/or bulls are in the background along with men on horseback, all inside the corral. George Strathearn is on the left.
Wheeler Springs Pool
Image shows a busy day at the Wheeler Springs pool, with a few people in the water and spectators sitting and standing around the pool. In the background, a large buildings and cars are visible.
Four Men in St. Louis Automobile
Four "Bee-men" in St. Louis automobile. The car is situated downhill from a house up on the hill behind it. The house looks Victorian in style and has two main floors and perhaps a basement or attic. Seated in the vehicle are: front row Mendelsohn…
Ventura County Historical Museum Entrance Sign
Closeup view of the Ventura County Historical Museum sign above the museum entrance. Part of the building's tiled roof and a light post visible as well. In 2007 the museum changed its name to Museum of Ventura County.
Santa Clara House
Exterior view of the front of Santa Clara House with a group of men standing along the porch and four women and a child standing on the balcony. Some are identified as follows: Extreme right- E. M. Jones; 3rd from right, Dr. Isbell; 4th from right,…
J. S. Harkey
Bust portrait of J. S. Harkey. He is wearing a suit and printed tie and looks directly at the viewer with a slight smile on his face. He was a High School trustee, 1890, on the first board with E. P. Foster & C. D. Bonestel.
Mrs. B. W. Galley
Bust portrait of Mrs. B. W. Galley (first name not provided) gazing to the left of viewer, wearing a printed dress with a ruffled collar. Writing on front of photo indicates 1883, but writing on photo verso indicates 1885.
Pioneers of 1875 Meeting, Group Photo
Six women, unidentified, pose for a group portrait at a Pioneers of 1875 meeting in 1934. They appear to be outdoors, perhaps on a porch.
Setting out Food at Pioneer Picnic
Women set out food on long picnic benches for the Pioneer Picnic in 1931 at Foster Park. Some people and children are seated to their left, and many more picnic tables are set up in the background. The Pioneer Picnic was held for a group called the…
Dancing at Pioneer Picnic
A group dances the Virginia Reel at the Pioneer Picnic at Foster Park in 1931. Men stand in line facing women who are also in a line. A man with a violin stands close to them. The Pioneer Picnic was held for a group called the Ventura County Pioneers…
Lopez Portrait
Full portrait of Lopez, builder of the Lopez Adobe on Matilija Ranch. He wears a sarape and hat and looks at the viewer.
According to library records: "oldest adobe in the county. Still standing on McCaleb Ranch on Matilija Rd. Juan Pico says he…
According to library records: "oldest adobe in the county. Still standing on McCaleb Ranch on Matilija Rd. Juan Pico says he…
Catherine Elizabeth Guiberson
Bust portrait of Catherine Elizabeth Guiberson. Appears to be an illustration. She is wearing a scarf around her head tied at her neck and small wire rimmed glasses, looking to the left of viewer. Catherine E. Guiberson was born 21 Nov. 1805.
Erestus Smith Jones
Bust portrait of Erestus Smith Jones, looking to the left of the viewer. E. S. Jones was born 7 Oct. 1883.
Patterson Ranch Group Photo in Front of House
Outdoor group photo of men in front of a house at Patterson Ranch. The men all strike various poses in tall grass. One sits with a dog on his lap. The ten men are identified as:
Upper row (l-r): George Eastwood; William Gerkin; Jim Swanson; C. J.…
Upper row (l-r): George Eastwood; William Gerkin; Jim Swanson; C. J.…
F. W. Otte Sr. and Family
Family portrait of the F. W. Otte Sr. family. They are eight in all, three women and five men, one row of four standing behind a seated row of four. They all wear formal suits and dresses. They are from Ocean View (a section of Oxnard).
Banquet for Ventura Chamber of Commerce at Hotel De Leon
Group photo of the 6th annual banquet for the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, showing an interior view of the Hotel De Leon dining room. Chamber members sit at their tables and stand at the back of the room, looking at the viewer. Three waiters in white…
Old Hueneme Lighthouse Group Photo
A very large group of men, women, and children pose for a picture outside of the old Hueneme Lighthouse. People pack the front porch and steps, as well as the balcony. Some men are on the porch roof. Lightkeeper Charles Allen is in the front row in…
Ventura County Football Team, 1896
Group photo of the Ventura County Football Team outdoors. They appear to be in uniform except for one team member, who is laying on the ground with a football in front of him. The top of photo has writing in pen that reads: "Ventura County Football…
Group Photo at Lopez Adobe
A large group of men, women, and children gather for a group portrait outside of the old Lopez Adobe. Exterior view of the home built at the mouth of Matilija Canyon. Some of the people are on horseback, one man holds a rifle, and one man sits on a…
Days of the Golden West Group Photo
Group photo of people in costume for Days of the Golden West celebration on the Ventura County Courthouse steps. Court House group, days of the Golden West, 1934