California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960
from University of Southern California
California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960
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Lake as seen from snow-covered ridge above
1910s-1930s
Photograph of a lake as seen from snow-covered ridge above, [s.d.]. A few boulders can be seen jutting out of a snow-covered slope, which continues d…
Panoramic view of the Sherman Indian School in Ri…
circa 1910
Photograph of a panoramic view of the Sherman Indian School in Riverside, ca.1910. The school is comprised of many buildings that surround a very lar…
Panoramic view of the Sherman Indian School in Ri…
circa 1910
Photograph of a panoramic view of the Sherman Indian School in Riverside, ca.1910. The school is comprised of many buildings that surround a very lar…
A view of one of Riverside High School building o…
circa 1910
Photograph of a view of one of Riverside High School building on the east front, ca.1910. The two-story mission style building has two entrances, one…
A cactus bed grown inside a Riverside park
1900s-1930s
Photograph of a cactus bed grown inside a Riverside park, [s.d.]. A wide variety of cacti, such as Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Organ Pipe Ca…
The arcade of the Frank Miller's Glenwood Hotel (…
circa 1910
Photograph of the arcade of the Frank Miller's Glenwood Hotel (Mission Inn), Riverside, ca.1910. The pergola-like arcade is constructed of logs and t…
Exterior view of the Frank Miller's Glenwood Miss…
circa 1910
Photograph of the exterior view of the Frank Miller's Glenwood Mission Inn (hotel), Riverside, ca.1910. The Spanish-style building is quite long in l…
Portrait of Louis Rubidoux in Riverside
1860s-1900s
Photographic portrait of Louis Rubidoux in Riverside, [s.d.]. Rubidoux is shown from his knees to his head and is seated with one hand on his lap and…
View of Chase Rose Nursery in Riverside, near Pac…
circa 1900
Photograph of a view of Chase Rose Nursery in Riverside, near Pachappa Hill, ca.1900. Large rosebushes are visible in the foreground. In the backgrou…
Harvesting a potato crop between rows of corn, La…
circa 1905
Photograph of more than 25 workers harvesting a potato crop between rows of corn on the Laguna Ranch, Riverside(?), California. Several workers drive…
Plaque and a "parent" orange tree in Riverside, 1…
1933
Photograph of a plaque and a "parent" orange tree in Riverside, 1933. A plaque on a stone in the foreground commemorates the planting of the "First W…
Harvesting potatoes, along Downey Road, west of P…
1930-06-07
Photograph of several men harvesting potatoes, along Downey Road, west of Produce Terminal Market (Riverside County?), on June 7, 1930. Three men kne…
Exterior view of the Elsinor Hotel, showing an au…
circa 1935
Photograph of an exterior view of the Elsinor Hotel, showing an automobile in the foreground, ca.1935. A two-story, Gothic Revival-style building is …
Exterior view of the Rubidoux adobe in Riverside,…
circa 1890
Photograph of and exterior view of the Rubidoux adobe in Riverside, showing the granary and winery at left, ca.1890. The one-story adobe is pictured …
Four-year old orange (lemon?) tree laden with ora…
circa 1910
Photograph of four-year old orange (lemon?) tree laden with oranges (lemons?) "at H.S. Snow's", Riverside, California, ca.1910. Fruit is visible on t…
Aerial view of flooding of the Santa Ana River, s…
circa 1930
Photograph of an aerial view of flooding of the Santa Ana River, showing breaks in levees near Santa Ana, ca.1930. Small, lightly-colored structures …
Close-up of fruit on fan palms (Washingtonia Fili…
circa 1903/1920
Photograph of a close-up of fruit on fan palms (Washingtonia Filifera) in Riverside, ca.1903-1920. The long tassles of fruit can be seen hanging out …
Painted Canyon, seven miles from Mecca, ca.1903
circa 1900
Photograph of a scenic view of the Painted Canyon, seven miles from Mecca, ca.1903. A dusty lane winds between the layered canyon walls. A dry, wiry …
Concentrator at the tin mines owned by Colonel Ro…
circa 1889
Photograph of a concentrator at the tin mines owned by Colonel Robinson, Temescal, Riverside, ca.1889. A worker is tending to the machinery in the fo…
Exterior view of an adobe chapel for Indians at W…
circa 1904
Photograph of an exterior view of an adobe chapel for Indians at Warner's Ranch on Agua Caliente Mission, ca.1904. The chapel is at left and is a sim…
Birdseye view of two reservoirs on Ben White's Fo…
circa 1908
Photograph of a birdseye view of two reservoirs on Ben White's Foothill Ranch in Corona, ca.1908. A large rectangular reservoir is at left and is sur…
Close-up of a branch of cherry blossoms in Beaumo…
circa 1900
Photograph of a close-up of a branch of cherry blossoms in Beaumont, ca.1900. The layers of tree branches stretch into the frame from the right side,…
Inside a building at the Tin mines at Temescal, R…
circa 1889
Photograph of the inside of a building at the tin mines owned by Colonel Robinson (father of A.P. Robinson, 8315 Lookout Mountain Avenue), Temescal, …
Twenty-four-horse harvester in the field, Hemet, …
circa 1890/1900
Photograph of a twenty-four-horse harvester in the field, Hemet, Riverside County, ca.1890-1900. The huge machine is visible from the right rear. Fou…