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Mission San Buenaventura, 1880s
Photocopy of photograph 7639, closeup view of Ventura Mission in 1883-1885. [Library records show discrepancy in date, either 1883 or 1885.] Image shows a bird's eye view of the mission, empty lot on the left of the mission, and advertising signs for…
Simon Cohn General Merchandise Store
Outdoor view, photocopy of Simon Cohn's Store-side view. Store was in New Jerusalem-now El Rio. Writing on side of store: "New Jerusalem Simon Cohn, General Merchandise Here Since 1875." "Groceries-Vegetables, Hardware-Tools-Notions-Drugs. Drink…
A. Ruiz Liquor Store
Mounted group photograph of "Uncle Arturo's Liquor store" with many people standing along the sidewalk in front of the liquor store that reads "A. Ruiz" on a sign above the door. "Uncle Tomas" drives a horse drawn buggy parked in front of the store.…
Mrs. Inadomi With Children
This image shows Mrs. John K. Inadomi posing with her children Chiyeko and Tazuko Inadomi. They are posing in front of a parade float that was created by the Inadomi Department store for a parade in Fillmore, California.
Inadomi Department Store Parade Float
This is a full side view of a float that has been created by the Inadomi Department Store for a parade in Fillmore, California. The elaborate float is parked on the street in front of the Inadomi Department Store. Other storefronts that are visible…
Max Riave Next to Notary Public Sign
Max Riave stands next to a sign advertising his services. Sign reads "Max Riave Notary Public 482-2660 Have Seal Will Travel." Max gestures toward the sign, smiling at the camera.
Max Riave in Front of Camarillo Mercantile
Max Riave (right) stands with another man in front of the store he owned with his wife Ruth, Camarillo Mercantile. Both men are smiling into the camera and are wearing ties and long light colored coats. Behind them, part of the interior of the store…
Babe Ruth Field at Seaside Park
Bird's eye view of Babe Ruth Field at Seaside Park showing the entire baseball diamond and outfield. There are nine visible players on the field in various positions mid game. Residences and other buildings are in the background and advertisements…
Railroad Crossing
Photo postcard of a Railroad crossing, with a woman approaching it on the right of the photo. There are buildings, an open car, and a horse drawn wagon in the background. There is writing on the front of the postcard and it is addressed to Mrs.…
Ventura Fire House
Photograph captioned "Fire House, Ventura, Cal." Two people stand at the entrance of the fire house, as someone rides toward the entrance on a horse. Mountains are visible in the background. There are houses and buildings on both sides of the fire…
Rancho Santa Clara del Norte
Advertising card for agricultural land, discussing irrigation potential and climate. It is decorated with a cornucopia and fruits. Bottom right corner "Geo. C. Power 152 Main St. Ventura, Cal."
[No publisher stated]
[No publisher stated]
Genoveva Spring at Wheeler's, Ventura
View of a spring with several people standing around it. The spring is in the foreground, with a small bridge over it. The people are standing next to or sitting on the rocks behind the spring. There are signs on the rocks. Caption at bottom reads:…
Main St., Santa Paula
View looking down Main Street. The street is not paved and there are horses pulling wagons on the street. There are buildings on either side of the street. Caption at top reads: "Main St., Santa Paula, Cal."
[Newman Postcard Co., Los Angeles, made…
[Newman Postcard Co., Los Angeles, made…
Bait Shop on Pierpont Pier
Richard George Stobs (left) and Edward E. Mosher (right) standing in front of a bait shop on the Pierpont Pier.
Lima Bean Bread Delivery Truck
Bill Baker's delivery truck advertising Lima Bean Bread, Ojai. White truck is parked with driver in it. Writing on truck reads: Bill Baker's Lima Bean Bread Made in Ojai, California Ojai Good Bread - Soy Bean Bread - Gluten Bread - Whole Wheat Bread
Miss Ventura County Fair (Virginia Bagley)
Miss Ventura County Fair (Virginia Bagley) poses on the beach covered only by a diamond shaped sign reading: Straight ahead Ventura County Fair Sept. 12-16 1926.
William E. Kelley's Livery Stable in Oxnard
William E. Kelley's Livery Stable in Oxnard is shown with two men standing in front of building with horses and one man sitting in wagon behind harnessed horse. Various advertisements are on front of building (Ben Hur Soap, various brand cigars).…
South Side of Main Street
Street view of the south side Main Street from California St. to Chestnut St. A drug store is on the corner with a large Coca-Cola advertisement. Next to that is a taller building with what appears to be a clocktower. Other buildings can be seen as…