Mission Santa Barbara Earthquake Damage
Earthquakes--Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara--Mission
Photo postcard showing earthquake damage to the top of Mission Santa Barbara. Caption at bottom states: Old Mission, Sta. Barbara Quake, 6-29-25.
[No Publisher Stated, 46]
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1925-06-29
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21903 PC
15 x 10 cm
Black and white postcard
English
Image
21888 PC
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission Restoration
San Buenaventura Mission
Missions--Restoration and conservation
View of the exterior back of the San Buenaventura Mission during its restoration in 1928. Scaffolding and men working are visible. Some children are visible at bottom of image. Cars are parked in the bottom left of image.
White, Leslie Turner
Museum of Ventura County
1928-09-17
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20.5 x 25.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
290
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission Exterior Rear View, 1874
San Buenaventura Mission
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
View of back of San Buenaventura Mission, founded 1782, showing the grounds around the mission as well as some buildings in the city of Ventura. In the foreground is a wooden fence. Scene reaches out to the Pacific Ocean, visible in the top quarter of the image.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1874
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20007 PC
32.5 x 26 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1026
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Santa Ynez Mission Ruins
Santa Inés Mission (Solvang, Calif.)
View of the ruins of the Santa Ynez Mission. Old mill and reservoir in scene. Beyond the ruins is a house on a hill with a road leading up to it.
Rea, W. J. (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
Nixon Estate
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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21.5 x 13.3 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
7885
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Santa Barbara Mission, Distant View
Santa Barbara Mission
Olive
View of the Santa Barbara Mission at right of image through "the olives"--olive trees in the foreground.
Rea, W. J. (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
Nixon Estate
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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21.5 x 13.3 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
7892
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Santa Barbara (Calif.)
Ruins of Santa Margarita Mission
Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia
Santa Margarita (Calif.)
Image shows a man standing next to the ruins of the Santa Margarita Mission, also known as Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia. Image shows the base of the building and a portion of the walls still intact, but the remainder of the building is missing. There is debris all around the building. Photo is captioned "Remains of Sta. Margarita Mission - on Murphy's estate 1/2 mi. east of town."
F. H. Maude Photo
1983
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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20 x 15.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
9456
California
Mission Santa Inés Interior
Santa Inés Mission (Solvang, Calif.)
Altars
View of the interior of the Mission Santa Inés church, with a view of pews, altars, stations of the cross, and paintings and statutes of religious figures. Caption on photo reads "Interior of Santa Ynez Mission (taken from the gallery)."
Unknown
1983
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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16.7 x 12 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
9462
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Stereoscope Picture, Three Palms
Date palm
Photography of gardens
Stereoscope picture of three palms in mission garden. According to museum records in John Calvin Brewster's (photographer) own writing: "Colombo Street Ventura looking looking SW, railroad bridge across Ventura River.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1874
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Stereoscopes
17.6 x 8.8 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
10635
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
People's Lumber Company County Fair Exhibit
Exhibitions
Diorama
Ventura County Fair (Ventura County, Calif.)
People's Lumber Company
View of People's Lumber Company exhibit at the Ventura County Fair in 1928. Display is a diorama that shows the company's location in 1883 in downtown Ventura on Main Street near the San Buenaventura Mission. Photographs of various buildings also in the display.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1928
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23.5 x 16.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
3560
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buena Ventura Mission, Ventura
San Buenaventura Mission
A view looking northwest toward the mission from the opposite side of Main Street. The street is not paved. Four men wearing hats are sitting on the building's steps. Part of the Parish House is visible as well as one of the Norfolk Pine trees.
Caption: San Buena Ventura Mission, Ventura, Cal. Founded in 1782.
[Brakey, J.R., Ventura, CAl. (Logo: Panama/California Exposition, San Diego, 1915),
3063 and A16495]
Brakey, J.R.
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Color postcard
15 x 10 cm
English
Image
20107 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Greetings From Ventura, Cal.
Trees--Palm
Ventura--Views--Circa 1900
The card is titled "Greetings From Ventura, Cal." There is a montage of small overlapping images of Ventura with captions: "Bean Industry," "San Buena Ventura Mission Founded A.D. 1782," "Town of Ventura," "Beach Scene Ventura" and "Date Palms Planted A.D. 1782." The card has an area in the lower right for the sender to write a message to the recipient. One of the card images shown here has no handwriting on it. The other card has a message written to "My dear daughter Dora" and is signed "Papa."
[Mitchell, Edward H., San Francisco (Private Mailing Card Authorized by Act of Congress, May 19, 1898)]
Mitchell, Edward H.
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Black and white postcard
15 x 10 cm
English
Image
20120 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Original Altar and Indian Murals at San Buenaventura Mission
Altarpieces
Crosses
San Buenaventura Mission
Altars
A view of the original altar and Indian murals at San Buenaventura Mission, prior to 1878. A crucifix in the middle flanked by statues of Saints. Many symbols painted on the walls.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1878
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039, 287
Black and white photograph
23.5 x 18.4 cm
English
Image
885
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Monumental Hose Co. Parade with New Pump
Main Street (Ventura, Calif.)
Parades--California--Ventura
Bird's eye view of a parade on Main Street, looking west from Palm Street. A float shaped like a ship, marching band, flags, and other miscellaneous floats are visible. The San Buenaventura Mission and Ayer's Hotel are visible in the background. Main Street is unpaved in the image.
Library records indicate "Monumental Hose Co., Ventura's first volunteer Fire Brigadeon parade with new pump" and "Adobe of Juan Sanchez 1874."
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1876
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7650
Black and white photograph
13 x 8.5 cm
English
Image
920
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Original Indian Wall Fresco - Ventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission
Mural painting and decoration
View of a wall fresco at Mission San Buenaventura. "Brewster Ventura Cal." is embossed in the lower left corner of the dark gray card on which the photo is mounted.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1880
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Sepia photograph
25.5 x 18 cm
English
Image
957
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Ventura Mission - Altar
San Buenaventura Mission
Altars
Crosses
A view of the Ventura Mission altar. "Brewster Ventura Cal" is embossed on the lower left corner of the gray cardstock to which the photo is mounted.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Sepia photograph
25.5 x 18 cm
English
Image
959
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
View of Ventura
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
A view of Ventura from the hill behind the Mission.
Library records include note: "Mission in foreground, Santa Clara House at far right. Court house is about in center, surrounded by trees, only the roof visible. This picture is probably later than 1874. The bed of the reservoir is in the foreground. Only 2 palms are standing. The third palm blew down in 1875-76. A wing has been added on the court house. Trotting course is shown, stands not yet built in 1874. The trotting course opened 1874 (20 Sept, 1st race)."
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1884
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Black and white photograph
18 x 24 cm (mounted)
English
Image
7774
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Cross at Santa Barbara Mission Cemetery
Crosses
Santa Barbara Mission
Cemeteries
View of Jesus on the Cross in the Mission Santa Barbara Cemetery. View taken from trail leading to the cross. Palms and trees surround the cross.
Unknown
Gwendolyn Greene Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
1902
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Sepia photograph
12 x 9.5 cm
English
Image
30911
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Santa Barbara Mission
Santa Barbara Mission
Exterior view of the Santa Barbara Mission. Garden and walkways visible in the foreground.
Unknown
Gwendolyn Greene Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
1902
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Sepia photograph
12 x 9.5 cm
English
Image
30912
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission
Missions--San Buenaventura--Rear
San Buenaventura Mission--Adobes
Exterior bird's-eye view of San Buenaventura Mission, showing the rear of the mission. Ventura City visible in background.
Caption: "Founded 1782. Showing old wall used as protection against Indians."
[Detroit Publishing Co. ("Phostint" card), 70925]
Detroit Publishing Co.
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Color postcard
8 x 10 cm
English
Image
20545 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission--Circa 1960
Exterior view of San Buenaventura Mission.
[Roberts, Mike, Natural Color by, Berkeley 2, Calif. (Published for Schulze News Co.,Ventura, California), C11466]
Roberts, Mike
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Color postcard
8 x 10 cm
English
Image
20552 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
San Buenaventura Mission Garden, 1902
San Buenaventura Mission
Gardens--Religious aspects--Catholic Church
View of the garden at San Buenaventura Mission. Garden appears to be within a courtyard, with the bell tower visible in the background. The garden contains small trees, palms, and shrubs. There is a bench against the brick wall opposite of the viewer.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1902
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Black and white photograph
20 x 25 cm (mounted)
English
Image
7787
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Mission San Buenaventura
San Buenaventura Mission
Street view of Mission San Buenaventura. Foreground shows three flagpoles as well as the courtyard, fountain, and the surrounding buildings in front of the Mission. The Mission stands tall in the background of the image.
Verso: Describes the history of Mission San Buenaventura.
[Kolor View Press-Marquis (A California Hi-Lite Card, Pub. & Dist. by Woody Gillette, 1204 W. Nectarine, Lompoc, CA 93436), KVB11054]
Gillette, Woody
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Color postcard
15 x 10 cm
English
Image
20329 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
California Mission San Buenaventura 1976
San Buenaventura Mission
View of Mission San Buenaventura from the courtyard. Foreground shows the garden and fountain placed in front of the mission with freshly mowed grass as well as intricate blue and white tile along the base of the fountain. Background shows Mission San Buenaventura from the front side with vegetation in behind it.
Verso: Describes the history of Mission San Buena Ventura.
[Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (A California Hi-Lite Card, Pub., Dist. by
Woody Gillette, 1204 W. Nectarine, Lompoc, CA 93436), KV9008-1]
Gillette, Woody
Museum of Ventura County
1976
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Color postcard
15 x 10 cm
English
Image
20330 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Mission San Buena Ventura and Mission School, Ventura, Calif. 1928
San Buenaventura Mission
Postcard shows the San Buenaventura Mission and school from the west and south sides. To the left of the Mission is a garden of flowers as well as four parked cars outside of the Mission. In the background there are hills covered with trees.
Verso: Shows a typical postcard backside with a cursive handwritten message to the recipient, Miss Ruth, whose last name is illegible.
[Kashower, M. Co., Los Angeles, 22703 & 1098]
Kashower, M. Co.
Museum of Ventura County
1928-12-07
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Color postcard
15 x 10 cm
English
Image
20348 PC
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson, Arizona
Mission San Xavier del Bac (Tucson, Arizona)
View of Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson, Arizona from the front. A large dirt road in the foreground of the image leads up to the entrance of the mission. The mission's church towers stand tall above everything in the photo. In front of and to the left of the mission a large group of people is visible gathering near the entrance of the mission. A horse-drawn wagon is among the crowd. A mountain in the distance is in the far left corner of the image.
Miller, Jack
Jack Miller Collection, 2002
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1940
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Black and white photograph
10.1 x 7.8 cm
English
Image
34218