James Crothers and His Horse and Buggy
Crothers, James
Horse-drawn vehicles
Service stations
James Crothers looks at the camera while holding his horse and buggy in front of Seaside Oil Company gas station at the corner of California and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura. White Garage is behind him on the right. In the background is a blacksmithing shop and an old firehouse, both of which are not clearly visible. Bottom of photo: "James Crothers, 1925-26."
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1925
1926
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443
20.2 x 14 cm
17.7 x 12.8 cm
25.5 x 20.2 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
445
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
William Quinlan on Transport Wagon
Quinlan, William
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Wagons
Horse-drawn vehicles
William Quinlan drives a team of horses pulling a transport wagon on California Street in Ventura (it is unpaved). Photo taken between Meta and Santa Clara Streets looking north to the hills. "F.J. Sifford and Ventura Transfer" painted on the wagon. Building with "Ventura Abstract Co., Chas. Barnard Manager" in background.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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1025
25.5 x 20.3 cm
Black and white photograph
English
915
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Main Street, Ventura, 1900
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission
Grocery stores
View of Main Street in Ventura looking east from Figueroa St. San Buenaventura Mission on the left and Peirano's Market to the right.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1900
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20.3 x 12.6 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
919
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission Church
San Buenaventura Mission
Street view of the San Buenaventura Mission Church. A man is standing in front of the building. Old Hill School tower is pictured in the upper left.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1890
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11.4 x 16.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
247
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
The Mission Church, 1866
San Buenaventura Mission
Oval photograph of San Buenaventura Mission Church with 6 people in front. Hills can be seen in the background.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1866
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Salted Paper Print
17 x 14.75 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
283
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Exterior View of Court House on Santa Clara Street, Ventura
Ventura County Courthouse--Santa Clara Street
Street view of the court house with an American flag flying. A group of people are standing to the side of the building and horses and buggies are in front. A caption written below the images states: "The court house was remodeled in 1900 and used until 1913 when the new building was competed."
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1905
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20.6 x 20.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
269
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
South Side of 400 Block of Main Street
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Storefronts
Street view of the south side of the 400 block of Main Street. Various brick buildings with signage can be seen along the street. Automobiles are parked in front of some buildings. White store front is Hobson Bros. Packing Company.
Unknown
Alfred McGonigle Collection, 1987 [13222]
Museum of Ventura County
1930
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24 x 18 cm
8.8 x 13 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1031 OS
13222
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
South Side of Main Street
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Chestnut Street (Ventura, Calif.)
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 well. Automobiles are parked in front of several of the buildings. A man dressed in white is standing under a lamppost in front of the drug store.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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24 x 18 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1086
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Downtown Ventura
Ventura (Calif.)
Early scene of Downtown Ventura. A bird's eye view that shows buildings, the pier and the ocean.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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13.3 x 21.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1373
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Street View of Ventura
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
First City Hall and the library built by the city of Ventura. Located on Main Street and California Street looking West on Main Street. Buildings can be seen on either side of the dirt road.
Unknown
museum of Ventura County
1885
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16.5 x 11.1 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
3082
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ventura Main Street Scene
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
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.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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21 x 25.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
5894
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Chestnut Street, Ventura, Cal.
Chestnut Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Dwellings
Hotels
Street view, Chestnut Street looking north to Hotel Rose. Houses line the left side of the image, and a building that appears to be Mercer's Garage partially visible on right side of image.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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12.8 x 18 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
6075
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ventura - Main St., 1930
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Hotels
Storefronts
Looking at Main Street westward from the front of the library. Many hotels and businesses in are in view. Many cars parked along the street and man cars are driving in the street. Two images, one is zoomed closer in.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1930
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20.8 x 25.2 cm
Black and white photograph (2)
English
Image
7611
7611b
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission, 1929
San Buenaventura Mission
Holy Cross School (Ventura, Calif.)
Automobiles
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Bird's eye view of the Mission and adjacent Holy Cross School. House on hill behind mission visible. Automobiles aligned on Main Street in front of mission and school.
Unknown
VCLSA Collection
Museum of Ventura County
1929-04-03
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9 x 24 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
7615
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
President McKinley's Visit to Ventura
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Visits of state
Parades
View of a parade of horse drawn carriages for President William McKinley on a visit to Ventura. View from corner of California and Main Streets looking southeast. Odd Fellow's Hall with tower is shown on right of photo. A large banner reading "Brother McKinley" is prominent at top of photo.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1901
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13 x 17 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
8458
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Old Courthouse on Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA
Ventura County Courthouse (1873-1913)
Courthouses
Exterior view of the old Ventura County Courthouse on Santa Clara Street in Ventura. A horse and surrey are on the dirt road in front of the two story building. The jail can be seen in the rear.
[6028] Verso inscription: "Main building built in 1874 - East wing added 1878 & 1884. Four rooms added on west end. Jail built at time of addition in 1884. Tower added around 1900. New Courthouse, dedicated July 1913 - West additions - 1932."
Merrill, Edward M.
Charles Outland Collection, 1983 [9093]
Museum of Ventura county
Circa late 1800s
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18 x 12 cm [9093]
Black and white photograph [9093]
13.5 x 21.5 cm [6028]
Sepia photograph [6028]
English
Image
9093
6028
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
View of Ventura, 1890
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
View of mission from hill above circa 1890, Main Street Ventura. Figueroa Street west. Photograph includes the racetrack.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1890
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Black and white photograph
17.8 x 12.5 cm
English
Image
1019
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
View of Santa Clara Street, Ventura
Santa Clara Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Post card showing bird's eye view of Santa Clara Street in Ventura looking East from the courthouse.
J. Bowers Photo Company
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1899-1904
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Black and white postcard
16.6 x 7 cm
English
Image
40680-15 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
California Street Facing Court House
Courthouses--California--Ventura
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
View facing north up California Street toward the Courthouse, now City Hall, in Ventura. Cars are parked on both sides of the street in front of residences.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1915
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Black and white photograph
11.3 x 6.8 cm
English
Image
40691-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
California Street Facing Pier
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Piers--California--Ventura
View facing south on California Street from the Court House. The pier is in the far distance and cars parked in front of businesses as well as in motion on the street are present. A woman with a can is crossing California Street.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1940s
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Black and white photograph
15 x 9 cm
English
Image
40692-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Taft Hotel and California Street
Hotels--California--Ventura
California Street (Ventura, Calif.)
View facing north up California St. from the corner of Santa Clara St. Taft Hotel seen in photo, located at 695 California St. Other businesses include Astor Hotel, Hotel Ventura, Heavens the Cleaners, and Security National Bank. Writing on photo borders.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
1955
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40713-15
40714-15
Black and white photograph
11.7 x 8.5 cm
English
Image
40712-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Hamilton Hotel and Businesses on Main Street, Ventura
Hotels--California--Ventura
Business enterprises--California--Ventura
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
View of north side of Main St. between Oak St. and Palm St. In photo is Franz and Franz Rexall Drug Store, 391 E. Main Street, Rennie's Bakery, 387 E. Main St., and the Hamilton Hotel, 373 E. Main St. Also visible is Berger's Women's Clothes, Hess Hardware, and Rankin's Sporting Goods. Writing on photo borders.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
1955
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40712-15
40714-15
Black and white photograph
11.7 x 8.5 cm
English
Image
40713-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Clark Hotel and Businesses on Main Street, Ventura
Hotels--California--Ventura
Business enterprises--California--Ventura
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
View of E. Main St. looking south from Fir St. to Chestnut St. In photo is Musician Union Local No. 581 at 670 E. Main St., Pacific Finance at 668 E. Main St., and Clark Hotel at 664 E. Main St. Arthur Murray Dance Studio and Farmers Insurance Group also visible. Writing on photo borders.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
1955
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40712-15
40713-15
Black and white photograph
11.7 x 8.5 cm
English
Image
40714-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Main Street Ventura Parade Scene
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Parades--California--Ventura
Hotels--California--Ventura
Main St. Ventura looking west; Hotel De Leon is on the right. Groups of people on both sides of the street, automobiles are on the street also. It looks like a parade is coming as people are on the sidewalks looking west and there is U.S. flag bunting on at least one building and banners across the road.
Unknown
Pleasant Valley Historical Society, 2015
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1910s
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Black and white photograph 15.3 x 10 cm
English
Image
40727-15
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Lagomarsino Opera House
Lagomarsino Opera House
Santa Clara Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Lagomarsino family
Lagomarsino opera house (and house) on Santa Clara Street, built 1884.
unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp022
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)