San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

A color view of a street in San Luis Obispo. The Clock Tower can be seen on the left, across from the Wineman Building which still stands today (including the neon sign).

Ten men pose in front of tents

Postcard photograph of a bridge in San Miguel crossing the Salinas River near present day Bradley Rd.

Artificially colored postcard photograph of a train as it enters San Miguel, CA. Written on front: Best wishes from Anna and Willie [cr]

Written on front: 'Old Spanish Ranch house near San Miguel'

Artificially colored photograph of Mission San Miguel. Writing on back reads "Won't be on this local Saturday going [cr] the night So you see Jim want see, Regards from all"

Postcard photograph of east side of Mission San Miguel, founded in 1797.

Postcard photograph of a rodeo at "Santa Margarita Ranch".

Postcard photograph of a rodeo at "Santa Margarita Ranch".

At a Southern Pacific Railroad depot. Written on back: 'Santa Margarita all well here been looking for you for the last month hope you are all well haven't heard from your Mama for some time she was not well then all send regards as [cr]'

Sign indicates that R.W. Robertson is the proprietor of Hotel Margarita. There is also banner, likely unrelated to the hotel, in the top left that bears the name and title, 'O.S Sellers, Manager'.

On front photograph, the following shops can be seen: Saloon; J. Vega, Horseshoeing and General Blacksmithing; OS Sellers, General Merchandise; W.A. Miller. Written on back: 'Santa Margarita Saw Mardge and all all well looking for you any [cr] time [cr] has a big [cr] Boy this morning All going fine Regards [cr] Lingo'

Written on back: 'this is one of the 50 teams owned by the [cr] sugar [cr] and is driven By Fred Ernst, Betteravia, Cal.'

Artificially colored postcard photograph of Union Sugar Co., now abandoned.

Artificially colored postcard photograph of horses hauling beets in Santa Maria, California.

Front of card bears the caption: 'In the Santa Maria Valley sugar beets are harvested with gang-plows, hauled by traction engines. Over 20,000 acres are given over to beets and beans in this district.' On the back of the card, there is typewritten text that reads: 'Second Annual Suggestion. February 23, 1912. Aren't you coming to California this spring? The Golden State was never more beautiful, prosperous - attractive in every way - than it is this year. Big agricultural and industrial opportunities are awaiting the arrival of folks like you. The Southern Pacific is offering SPECIAL LOW RATES, from March 1 to April 15, 1912, in order that you may see our glorious western country. Why put off the trip any longer? Come out into the sunshine while 'coming' is good - and inexpensive! You'll never regret it - that's sure! Give us a suggestion of what you're interested in, on the attached card - please! Yours Contentedly, '. The back also bears the seals of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, CA 1915 and the Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, CA 1915.

Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1905 and still standing on the eastern corner of Marsh and Morro St as one of San Luis Obispo's historic buildings.

Colorized photo of the San Luis Obispo Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1905 on the east corner of Marsh and Morro St. and still standing as one of the city's historic buildings.

Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1905 and still standing on the eastern corner of Marsh and Morro St as one of San Luis Obispo's historic buildings.

Convent, at one point called the "San Luis Obispo Old Mission School" located at 761 Broad St.

Colorized photo of a convent, at one point called the "San Luis Obispo Old Mission School" located at 761 Broad St. Written on back: 'Well Glen you neadent look for me Home this weak as things are going Slow both sides has me subpeoned so and I am Elected for [cr] Next weak was over at Nettis Monday all is well S.L. Whitaker'

Colorized photo of a convent, at one point called the "San Luis Obispo Old Mission School" located at 761 Broad St. Stamp on back of card reads: 'San Luis Postcard Store, Chas. F. Davis, Prop.; Stationery, Periodicals, Books, Novels, etc.; Pennants and Felt Novelties; Wholesale and Retail Post Cards; 889 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, Cal.'

Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1905 and still standing on the eastern corner of Marsh and Morro St as one of San Luis Obispo's historic buildings.