Archive for the ‘1900's’ Category
Monday, December 1st, 2008
One of the places I would turn back time to see would be the Ramona Hotel.
Four stories tall, the building covered the block between Higuera and Marsh Streets and fronted Essex St. (Now Johnson Ave.) The Hotel had its own railroad spur, a saloon, ballroom and several drawing rooms.
The Hotel ...
Posted in 1800's, 1900's, Going, Going, Gone | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Vivian Krug with the South County Historical Society sent this information. If you like old local photos this looks like a great exhibit.
Carpenter on tower in Oceano.
Photos by Virgil Hodges, Courtesy of the Bennett-Loomis Archives
You may never have heard about Virgil Hodges, but you’ve probably seen his photographs. You may ...
Posted in 1900's, Going, Going, Gone, Popular Culture | 4 Comments »
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Tribune librarian Sharon Morem found this undated postcard photo of a Marsh Street parade in the files.
That is our starting point.
From here we start making guesses. The spectators are dressed in their holiday best, plenty of folks are wearing long sleeves and there are no shadows under an overcast sky. ...
Posted in 1900's, Fashion, Popular Culture | 4 Comments »
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
I don’t have to tell you, times are tough today. It’s time to head down to the saloon and toss one down the hatch.
This undated, uncaptioned bar was somewhere in San Luis Obispo. There was a choice of whiskey from Irving’s to The Old Government or you could tap the ...
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008
The photos are of a train wreck on Cuesta Grade.
The only caption information we have is Lark wreck near San Luis Obispo.
Judging from the cars and clothing this appears to be the late 1910's to early 1920's.
Please post a comment if you have better information.
Before Amtrak became the ...
Posted in 1900's, 1960's, Railroad | 6 Comments »
