San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

5th U.S. Cavalry Crossing Mountain, near San Luis, Obispo, Cal.

Artificially colored postcard photograph of "Estrada Gardens".

Artificially colored postcard photograph of "Estrada Gardens". Written on back: 'Sunday: I arrived all right Sat. had meeting from 10 [cr] 60 [cr] in eve I took bar for [cr] went to Martha. Where I am studying. Florena told me to day all about the Ranch [cr] Best regards from [cr]'

Color image of the public park in Paso Robles. Message on front reads, "Feb. 25, 1907. Dear Peter: - Have had a fine [illeg.] again."  Color image of the public park in Paso Robles. Addressed to, "Miss Rose I. [illeg.], San Luis Obispo, California."

A man and woman hugging to the right and the phrase 'Everybody Is Doing It In Paso Robles, Cal.: They Lose No Time!' with a blue pennant to the left. Back of postcard has message that reads: 'Paso Robles. D[illeg.] Friend Doe, No Heidleberg Push cards here. Out with a gun all day. Best [illeg.] [illeg.]' Addressed to 'Dr. N.J. Gunn, 22nd & Bryant St., San Francisco, Calif.'

Two people stand under an oak tree. Back of postcard has a message that reads: 'Many thanks for [illeg.] - appreciate your kindness, Dr. [Henry?].' Addressed to 'Edward F. G'Day E.'

Small brick building with sign reading 'City Jail: Keep Out', and an advertisement on the side that reads 'Chew The Old Reliable.' Back of postcard has a message that reads: 'Paso Robles Aug 30, Dear [illeg.], I was out with a gun all day. It was some storm this afternoon. Thunder and lightning. Everything in darkness this morning as the lightning struck a pole about a mile out of town and wrecked the wires. [But in regards?] Let George do it.' Addressed to Mrs. J.W. Gunn, Cor 22nd & Bryant, San Francisco, Calif.

A blank color postcard of the Motel Inn. The photographer is given as Rod Johnson, while the hosts at the time were Al and Marge Calkins. The Motel Inn was originally known as the Milestone Mo-Tel and was the first successful hotel designed for automobile owners ever. The Motel Inn closed in 1991 and now stands as the administrative building for the hotel next door, The Apple Farm.

A postcard of the Ramona Hotel, J. E. Rowan, prop. "The leading tourist and commercial hotel in San Luis Obispo. All outside rooms, fire proof and up to date. Dear Mrs. King ; - I am so sorry you are not feeling any better. I do hope you will improve soon. With lots of love, Frida Ernst. Addressed to Mrs. L. King, San Miguel, California." Built after the previously wooden building infamously burned down in 1905.

A blank postcard of the Ramona Hotel, J. E. Rowan, prop. This building was constructed after the previously wooden one infamously burnt down in 1905.