San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

United States Postal Card from J. J. Hunt, San Benito County Clerk, to to County Clerk, San Luis Obispo County, Cal, with form message which reads,'3402, Great Register, San Benito County, Number: 1554, Name: Thiele August, Age: 39, Nativity: France, Occupation: Jewler [Jeweler] [sic], Local Residence: Hollister, Naturalized: (Date: May 4 1875, Place: Modesto Stanislaus Co., By What Court: County), Date of Registration: Oct 14 1875, Sworn: Yes, Cancellation: Oct 23 1876, State of California. County of San Benito, I, J.J. Hunt, County Clerk of said county, do hereby certify the foregoing is a full and correct transcript of the entries of the Registration of said August Thiele on the Great Register of San Benito county, as the same therein appears, including his cancellation. Attest my hand and the seal of the County Court this 23 day of Oct 1876 JJ Hunt Clerk. By Deputy Clerk.'

The Atascadero Inn and fountain in foreground. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Aunt Josephine, We have had a nice game of golf and enjoyed our visit to [illeg.] [illeg.] [illeg.] very much. Love to you and Uncle Charles, Geraldine Russell.' Addressed to Mrs. Charles T. Gerueau, Los Angeles California, Arcady Hotel, Wiltshire Blvd.

Exterior of souvenir folder and postcard which contains images of Atascadero. Photos of scenes from around Atascadero fold out from the middle of the souvenir folder. There are 11 photos on each side of the fold out. The first scan is of the exterior folder with two images on it- The Atascadero Civic Center and 'the lake'. The second scan is the first 4 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: Atascadero Civic Center from Academy Hill, the laying of the Administration Building cornerstone circa 1914, finished Administration Building from the Civic Center Group, and a rendering of the Atascadero Opera House. The third scan is the next 4 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: The Department Store, The Headquarters House in February, a glimpse of the Atascadero Lake from Park, and a photo of the Headquarters Temporary Office. The fourth scan is the last 3 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: 'Atascadero Dears' (a photo of women, deer, and dog), Bridge over Atascadero Creek at Civic Center, and the Headquarters House in Midwinter. The fifth scan is the first 4 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: Approaching Civic Center from the State Highway in Atascadero, Midget Caterpillar Cultivating Young Orchards in Atascadero, the Lighthouse at Atascadero Lake, and a photo of a woman by the seashore in November. The sixth scan is the next 4 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: the Atascadero Lake from the South End of Central Park, a young Orchard among the Great Oaks in Atascadero, the north entrance to Atascadero Estate, and one of the constriction camps in Atascadero.   The seventh scan is the last 2 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: A view along the the Atascadero Creek, and another photo of men clearing off oaks for orchards.

Back of postcard reads: 'Sept 9th, 1910, We are having the treat of our life it is cool here the fun begins at nine this morning the only thing we lack is Bert is not here to follow us with his searchlight and we will miss him sadly, Mrs S. Braffet. The N.D. & N.S. are fine over here.' Addressed to Mrs. Mary [illeg.], San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, California.

Cave Landing or 'Arch Rock' located on the edge of the water on a beach in San Luis Obispo County. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Sister, I am going home Dec. 30 1908. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Your Sister, Mertie Joslin Orcutt Calif.' Addressed to Miss Bessie Joslin, 1263 27th Ave. Fruitvale Calif.

Arch Rock with short message written below: 'S.L.O. Cal Mar. 3, [illeg.] Dear Edith, send me the address for that bolero jacket I got goods to make me a new suit. So write [illeg.] that [illeg.] get mail [illeg.] Thurs, [illeg.] [illeg.] birthday. Got your postal.' Back of postcard is addressed to Miss Edith Bianchi, Cambria, Calif.

Postcard booklet with several photographs of scenes around San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach. There are 9 photographs on each side of the fold out. First image scanned is the exterior of the booklet with the address: Mr. & Mrs. G. Foose, Midlothian Hl. P.B. 75. The second scan are the first 4 photos on the first side of the fold out, depicting San Luis Obispo High School, Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo, First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo, and the San Luis Obispo Mission. The third scan are the next 4 photos on the first side of the fold out, depicting a bird's eye view of San Luis Obispo (probably from Terrace Hill), the San Luis Obispo Public Library, Morro Rock in Morro Bay, and Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo The fourth scan is the last photo on the first side of the fold out, depicting Hotel Andrews in San Luis Obispo. The fifth scan are the first 4 photos on the second side of the fold out, postcard depicting Arch Rock in Shell Beach (postcard locates Shell Beach in 'El Pizmo, Cal.'), two images of Pismo Beach (one towards the northern end and Shell Beach, and one further south), and a dance pavilion in Pismo. There is one more image underneath this scan, but is too fragile to add here.  The sixth scan are the next 4 photos on the second side of the fold out, depicting the beach and rocks in 'Pizmo', Pizmo clams, The Inn at Pizmo, and a cable bridge in Shell Beach, Pismo, Cal.

Image produced in U.S.P.R.R. Expedition and Survey to find suitable land for the railroad. Back of image describes the purpose of the expedition.

Color postcard of the view of Avila and Port Hartford (later called Port San Luis) and Bay from Summit, San Luis Hot Sulphur Springs in San Luis Obispo County, California. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Meg, Postal received, am glad you are having a good time. All well here hope this finds you the same. With love, Mrs. L.' Addressed to Mrs. F.M. Peuter, 4418 Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA.

Oil refinery overlooking the beach located near San Luis Obispo, Cal. and Shell Beach. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear friends, This leaves us all well and hope it will find you the same. Mary how are your eyes? do hope they are well by this time. we would like to come over to [illeg.] now cant you two come over here we would meet you any day in town the daughter in law belongs to [illeg.] as ever friend, L and B, Bagley.' Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. L.M. King. San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Color postcard of Avila Beach looking over the water towards the hills and buildings. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Sister, [illeg.] these [illeg.] lines to you Nellie Martin died Wednesday night on Thursday morning and was buried yesterday she was sick almost a week. They had [illeg.] for her. Just they said it was her stomach & fever and then they thought she got poisoned from something she ate. Tell Frank I got a postal from Etta Voege from S.F. good Bye your Sis Mertie.' Addressed to Miss Bessie Joelin, 459 Edwarde St., Oakland, Calif.

Color postcard of an oil refinery overlooking the beach located near San Luis Obispo, Cal. and Shell Beach. Same card as 168-5-a-10-01-04 with a different note on the back, which reads: 'Hopeing to hear from you soon. Write to me from your loveing cousin Alice Passwoe San Luis Obispo.' Addressed to Miss Ethel Passmore, Leroy, 45 South Street, Gennessee, Co. N.Y.

The pier and town at Avila Beach. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Grandma, Tuesday night we stoped a little above Santa Barbara & last night at Avila (our camp is about where the x is). It is about 6 mi. below San Louis Obispo. We have had a lovely trip  no trouble so far. It is a [illeg.] warm in the middle the day but real cool in the morning. I don't think we will stay here because the [illeg.] [illeg.] good. Will write again soon. With love, Grace.' Addressed to Mrs. Alice L. [illeg.], 705 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, Calif.

Pier at Port Harford, now called Port San Luis. Back of postcard reads: 'Hello do you remember this place. Oil Port is shut down. In town today. This is the one Veda picked out for you.' Addressed to Mr. Fred Peuter, Search Light, Nevada.

Drawing of a man riding in the back of a horse drawn cart with a red and blue colored flag beside it. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Grandma: We are having a fine time. Spent the night at Morro Bay but it was dirty and so we moved on. So far have only spent two night at this [illeg.] place. The men [illeg.] claming this morning & we are going to have a [illeg.] tonight love to you all Gertrude.' Addressed to Mrs. Alice L. Pitzer, 705 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, Calif.

Waves crashing on the beach at San Luis Hot Sulphur Springs in San Luis Obispo County, Cal. Back of postcard reads: 'S.L.O. June 22nd - 09, Hear sis you can look for some and tomorrow afternoon. Not me though. Sorry but they wouldn't take me. What's the matter you don't answer my letter. Edy the [illeg.] Come Sat. will be here on 26th. She could come up if [illeg.] here - Well this is all with love from Evelyn.' Addressed to Miss Edithe [illeg.], Cambria, Cal.

Ocean and rocks, looking through opening of Cave Landing. Back of postcard reads: 'Avala Nov 7th, Dear [illeg.] all arrived all O.K. and am working hard think we will get through about a week from Saturday they way we are going how very warm weather and no wind love all [illeg.]'. Addressed to C. L. Porter, 365 Marsh St. S.L.O. Calif.

Green landscape surrounding the Hot Sulphur Springs in San Luis Obispo. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Friends, It seems an age since we have heard from you, how are you [illeg.] belong since you been home we looked for you when you went back home it must be [illeg.] warm over there now we had a little [illeg.] here yesterday [illeg.]. [illeg.] this leaves of all [illeg.] well at [illeg.] from [illeg.] Sept. 12, 1911.' Addressed to Mrs. L. M. King, San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, California.

The roadway which connected SLO and Arroyo Grande. A horse drawn carriage is seen in the background. Back of postcard reads: 'San Luis Obispo, Dear Sister, We are well and hope you are the same Mertie was home 2 weeks ago. Uncle Frank was up yesterday also Clara she said she hadnt got her pinks yet we are busy now from J.L. Joslin.' Addressed to Miss Bessie Joslin. 459 Eduardo St. Oakland, Cal.

Public Library, now History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Written on back: 'Sorry I didn't get to tell you goodbye but it was noon when I left [cr] you had just gone up the hill with [cr] Every thing [cr] here [cr] pretty well settled have nice house good location. [cr] been pretty cool for a while but is fine today [cr].'

Postcard photo of the San Luis Obispo Carnegie Library, built in 1905, photographed before additions were made to the main entrance. Correspondence is written on back.

Postcard photo of the San Luis Obispo Courthouse, built in 1873 and demolished in 1940, lined with Ford Model T's out front and located on the northwest corner of Monterey and Osos St.

Framed and vignetted postcard photo of the San Luis Obispo Courthouse and Hall of Records, located on the northwest corner of Monterey and Osos St. Correspondence written on back: "Dear Mama: We are going to try and come up Sunday, If it should rain we would not come or if we should get sick we would not come. I am not so well [cr] have been. The [cr] next door are very sick. The mother is in bed alas with the scarlet fever [cr] is so cold mornings. I am afraid we will almost freeze [cr] Nettie(?)"