Action Shot From Basketball Game Between Oxnard and Ventura High Schools, 1987
Oxnard High School (Oxnard, Calif.)
Ventura High School (Ventura, Calif.)
Basketball players
Oxnard High School's Walter Bell weaves between Ventura High School's Nathan Hantgin and Cory Brown during a basketball game at Ventura High School. Another Oxnard High School player is watching the play happen. There is a crowd of spectators in the background. Ventura County Star-Free Press taken29 Dec 1987, published 30 Dec 1987.
Crane, David
1988
Museum of Ventura County
1987-12-29
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13 x 17.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14430
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Aftermath of 1938 Sespe Creek Flood
Floods--California
Bridge failures
Sespe Creek
Collapsed bridge following the Sespe Creek flood in 1938. People stand on each side of the bridge, looking down at the creekbed. Other group of people look at the damage from the ground by the creek.
Unknown
Charles Outland Collection, 1983
Museum of Ventura County
1938
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10163, 10165, 10166, 10167, 10168, 10169, 10170, 10171, 10172, 10173, 10174, 10175, 10176, 10177, 10178, 10179
Black and white photograph
12.8 x 17.5 cm
English
Image
10164
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Fillmore (Calif.)
Anacapa Hotel
Anacapa Hotel
Ventura--Buildings--Hotels--Anacapa
A three-story hotel on a street corner (a note on the card says "NW corner Main & Palm Sts."). An awning supported by thin, rounded columns covers the street in front of the first floor. At least a dozen motorcars are lined up neatly alongside one another on the street in front of the hotel with people milling about. Caption at bottom of postcard: "Anacapa Hotel, Ventura, California, Hartman Bros., Props."
[Souvenir Post Cards]
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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15 x 10 cm
Black and white postcard
English
Image
20626 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Bathers at Pierpont Beach
Beachgoers
Beaches
Ocean waves
View of crowds of people wading in the ocean and lounging on the sand at Pierpont Beach.
Unknown
Ventura City Clerk's Collection, 1991
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Black and white photograph
12.7 x 18 cm
English
Image
18956
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Bathing at Hueneme
Beaches--Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme--Views
Wharves--Port Hueneme
The Port Hueneme wharf is in the background of a crowded beach. A large wooden ship is docked at the end of the pier. Several dozen people are in the water and on the beach, men and women alike. Two men stand together, looking towards the camera. A few children look directly at the camera, hands on their hips, but the rest of the people are facing the ocean.
[Brakey, J.R., Ventura, Cal. (C.T. American Art), A-72270]
Brakey, J. R.
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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15 x 10 cm
Color postcard
English
Image
20524 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Port Hueneme (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Beach Scene, Ventura, Cal.
Beaches--Ventura--Circa 1910
Petroleum--Storage
Ventura--Views
Image of busy stretch of shoreline, being enjoyed by many people. An oil silo sits on a hill in the background, just behind a series of small buildings. Umbrellas with reclining figures dot the sand, facing a scene of bustling activity closer to the shore, with many figures walking along the beach. One figure rides a bicycle. All figures are dressed in regular early 20th century attire.
Caption: "Beach Scene Ventura, Cal. 739."
[Mitchell, Edward H., San Francisco, Cal., 739]
Mitchell, Edward H.
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1910
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15 x 10 cm
Sepia postcard
English
Image
20053 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Bird's Eye View of the Ventura Street Fair, 1901
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
Fairs
Festivals
Maypoles
Bird's eye view of the Ventura Street Fair. Crowds of people fill the street. A Maypole with children dancing around it is visible in the foreground. Also visible is a stage with carpet leading to the Fair's Queen and her court. Storefronts are visible beyond the the crowds.
Unknown
Gwendolyn Greene Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
1901
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Sepia photograph
9.5 x 11.5 cm
English
Image
30917
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Celebrating the Completion of a New Telephone Building in Ventura
Telephone
Buildings
A crowd of men, women and children gather in a new telephone building to celebration its completion. Building on the corner of Fir and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura. One man sits at a desk with a telephone in hand as if speaking on the phone.
White, Leslie Turner
Museum of Ventura County
1928-07-10
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20.3 x 26 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
276
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ceremony on Chestnut Street
Buildings
Carriages and carts
Horses
Spectators
Ceremony on Chestnut Street, in front of Rose Hotel, with a band.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp262
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Chamber of Oils and Mines Barbecue
Portraits, Group
Oil industries
Mineral industries
Panoramic group photo of men standing at the Chamber of Oils and Mines Barbecue at Seaside Park, Ventura, California. Most of the men are wearing three piece suits and ties and are holding their hats in hand. A group of men on the right wear long white aprons.
Isensee, B.
Al Faoro Collection, 1990
Museum of Ventura County
1927-07-16
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Group Portrait
Panorama
85 x 20 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
18749 OS
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Corner of Oak and Main Streets, Ventura
Advertising
Photography--Studios and dark rooms
View of advertisement for John Calvin Brewster's photography studio at the corner of Main and Oak Street in Ventura. There are many men gathered around the advertisement which contains sample photographs and is adorned with US flags. Above and to the left of the advertisement, American flags and banners adorn a store window.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1890
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11 x 18.5 cm
Sepia photograph
Black and white photograph
English
Image
3779
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Cross on the Hill
Crosses
Grant Park (Ventura, Calif.)
A large crowd gathers in front of the cross on the hill in present day (2022) Grant Park in Ventura. Men, women, and children are present, all wearing hats. Many people hold parasols. Museum notes refer to this being "Admission Day", the day the cross was first raised.
Unknown
VCLSA Collection
Museum of Ventura County
1912
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18.5 x 12.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
7692
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd at Egberts Gardens
Egberts Gardens and Driving Park (Ventura, Calif.)
Men
Rites and ceremonies
A crowd at Egberts Gardens.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp220
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd at Santa Paula Depot, 100th Anniversary of Railroad's Arrival
Railroads
Railroad stations
Southern Pacific Company--Centennial celebrations, etc
Group photo of a large crowd gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Southern Pacific Railroad coming to Santa Paula. The crowds cheers and watches a diesel engine pull a ceremonial 100th anniversary train into the station. Train in the background, tracks in the foreground of the image.
Unknown
Santa Paula Chronicle, 1987
Museum of Ventura County
1987-10-12
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17.5 x 12.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14225
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Santa Paula (Calif.)
Crowd Looking Over Saint Francis Dam Debris, Santa Paula
Saint Francis Dam (Calif.)
Dam failures--California
View of a crowd looking over damage from the Saint Francis Dam Failure. Some of the crowd looking at pile of debris in center of view. In background, other individuals are visible walking through the debris.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1928 March
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3229, 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3240, 3241, 3242, 3243, 3244, 3245, 3246
Black and white photograph
11.3 x 7 cm
English
Image
3236
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Santa Paula (Calif.)
Crowd Waiting at an Appliance Drawing at Veever's Service Station
Veever's Service Station (Ventura, Calif.)
Raffles
Household appliances
A large crowd waits for the winning tickets at an appliance drawing at Veever's Service Station on East Main Street, Ventura. This drawing was typically held on Thursday nights. Ronald Veever is second from the left, holding a microphone. A group of men appear on stage with Ronald Veever along with various appliances.
Unknown
1988
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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14601
14602
20.5 x 25.2 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14600
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd Waiting at an Appliance Drawing at Veever's Service Station
Veever's Service Station (Ventura, Calif.)
Raffles
Household appliances
A large crowd waits for the winning tickets at an appliance drawing at Veever's Service Station on East Main Street. This drawing was typically held on Thursday nights. Ronald Veever is second from the left, holding a microphone. A group of men appear on stage with Ronald Veever along with various appliances.
Unknown
1988
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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14600
14602
20.5 x 25.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14601
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd Waiting at an Appliance Drawing at Veever's Service Station
Veever's Service Station (Ventura, Calif.)
Raffles
Household appliances
A large crowd waits for the winning tickets at an appliance drawing at Veever's Service Station on East Main Street. This drawing was typically held on Thursday nights. Ronald Veever is second from the left, holding a microphone. A group of men appear on stage with Ronald Veever along with various appliances.
Unknown
1988
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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14600
14601
20.5 x 25.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14602
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd Watching Track and Field Events
Running races
Sports
Crowd watching track and field events.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp148
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Crowd Watching Track and Field Events
Running races
Sports
Crowd watching track and field events.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp154
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Dedication Ceremony for Ventura City Hall
City halls
Ventura County Courthouse (1913-1968)
Dedication ceremonies for Ventura City Hall on Poli Street in Ventura. A large crowd stands on the front steps and on Poli Street, some sitting in folding chairs.
Unknown
San Buenaventura City Clerk's Office Collection, 1991
Museum of Ventura County
1973 December
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16.4 x 12.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
18868
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Dedication of Montalvo Bridge
Montalvo Bridge (Ventura, Calif.)
Santa Clara River (Ventura, Calif.)
Ceremony for the dedication of the Montalvo Bridge across the Santa Clara River. Crowds of people and what appear to be horses and carriages are gathered around.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1899
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9 x 8.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Black and White Photograph
854
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Dedication of Montalvo Bridge
Montalvo Bridge (Ventura, Calif.)
Mott, David W.
Mounted photograph showing the dedication ceremony for the Montalvo Bridge. Ceremony takes place on the bridge itself, a large crowd is in attendance. A man sits at a drum in the center of the image. Dr. David Mott is speaking (standing on the left of image, facing viewer).
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1898
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23 x 18.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
375
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Dedication of Pioneer Monument
Ventura County Pioneers
Monuments
Foster Park (Ventura, Calif.)
A large crowd of men, women, and children gather along either side of the Pioneer Monument in Foster Park on the occasion of its dedication on June 9, 1934. The monument is comprised on a bronze plaque on a Sespe brownstone boulder that lists the names of pioneer men and women who settled Ventura County prior to 1874. In the foreground is a hill leading up to the plaque. Among the crowd is Adolfo Camarillo, who is left of the plaque near a chair, holding a disk under one arm.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1934-06-09
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Portrait, Group
22.5 x 14 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
5070
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Dedication of Ventura County Court House, 1913
Ventura County Courthouse (1913-1968)
Public buildings
Historic buildings--California
Side view of the dedication ceremony taking place for the Ventura County Courthouse in 1913. Several people stand on the front entrance and side of the building. Chairs are set up in the grass in front of the building with several groups of people standing and sitting around the building. The building at California and Poli Street in downtown Ventura is now the Ventura City Hall since around 1971.
Unknown
Drapeau Family Collection, 1993
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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13.1 x 17.4 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
26056
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)