View of Ventura
Image
Title
View of Ventura
Identifier
7774
Description
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)."
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)."
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1884
Format
Black and white photograph
18 x 24 cm (mounted)
Subject
Ventura (Calif.)--Views
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “View of Ventura ,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 19, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/6011.