San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

Disabled Civil War veteran Nathan John Freeman (1844-1923) standing in front of a pillar which reads 'Pacific Branch N.H.D.V.S.' The acronym stands for the National Home of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. The Sawtelle Veterans Home in Sawtelle, Los Angeles was built in 1888 to provide care for disabled volunteer soldiers from conflicts starting at the Civil War and ending roughly around the First World War.

A soldier standing in front of cannons and tents at Camp Ringgold located in Atascadero.

Pitched tents at Camp Ringgold in Atascadero.

Camp Ringgold, a grouping of tents are shown in the background.

Cavalry practicing war maneuvers.

Men with brass instruments riding horses.

Military band with brass instruments in formation.

Man standing with medic flag, surrounded by other soldiers.

Cavalry soldiers on horses.

Soldiers standing by tents at Camp Ringgold.

Soldiers and a group of horses at Camp Ringgold

Delivering newspapers on horseback, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Delivering newspaper to bookstore, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Ramona Hotel in background, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Press Room, 4 A.M., written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Crossing a body of water to deliver newspaper on horseback, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Newspaper distribution out of the Tribune printing office, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Postcard of the Andrews Hotel

Postcard of the Pacific Coast "Daylight" entering Santa Barbara

Photograph of Mission San Luis Obispo pasted in the middle of the postcard. Wording on the front of the card reads: 'Mission San Luis Obispo. 1820. Compliments of Real Estate Brokers, Greenberg & Elsasser. San Luis Obispo, Cal.'

Back of postcard reads: 'The arches of San Miguel, Archangel and its red tile roof, together with a well kept and colorful garden make it a pleasant spot to visit. Although established in 1797 its church is almost in its original condition. It is situated in the Salinas Valley, California.'

Caption on back of postcard reads: 'The Hearst Castle and its surrounding buildings - three guest cottages, the main building with 100 rooms and two swimming pools. Situated atop a hill at San Simeon, California.'

Exterior of Mission San Buenaventura. Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1782, Ventura, California. Looking out over the broad Pacific, and center of an agricultural empire which had its beginnings when Indians planted orchards and vineyards under patient Padres' direction, the mission is today famous for its wooden bells, 'Matrimonial Chair' and fine museum.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Altar and general interior of Mission San Buenaventura. Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1782, Ventura, California. Beautiful interior of the ninth and last mission founded by Father Junipero Serra in California.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Photograph of the "Daylight" train, which connected San Francisco to Los Angeles from 1922 until it was decommissioned in 1974.

Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1772, Indians here made the floor and roof tiles which came into use at all missions, and which influenced so extensively California architecture. The church treasures the original baptismal font used by Father Serra, also an extensive collection of early photographs.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Back of postcard reads: 'Founded in 1772, this mission has passed through many experiences, and but little is left of the original mission.' Photographer may be H.C. Tibbitts.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking western end of the Mission towards Chorro Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking western end of the Mission towards Chorro Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking from the eastern end of the Mission towards Broad Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking from the eastern end of the Mission towards Broad Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking from the western end of the Mission towards Chorro Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking western end of the Mission towards Chorro Street, with people and a donkey pictured outside the mission.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking from the western end of the Mission towards Chorro Street.

View of San Luis Obispo Mission, looking from the eastern end of the Mission towards Broad Street. Back of postcard reads: 'Established by Fra. Junipero Serra on September 1st, 1772. This is one of California's oldest missions.'

A group of people standing in front of the mission in San Luis Obispo. The mission and its grounds reflect a time before extensive renovations were done to it in the 20th century.

Illustration of the mission, with writing on the back that reads: 'Mission San Luis Obispo 'De Tolosa', San Luis Obispo County, California. Fifth Mission in California, founded September 1, 1772, by the Franciscan Fathers.'

Back of postcard reads: 'Shrine of Our Mother of Grace in the garden of Mission San Buenaventura, founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1782.'

The altar at the Immaculate Conception Church located in Wellsville, N.Y.

Caption on photo reads: 'Carpenter Shop and Concrete Mixers on Tank Farm near San Luis Obispo, Cal., Weber-Duller Co. of L.A.'

Photo taken at The "Arnold" Gallery, Morro Street.

'Wood' seen on sign at far left.

Postcard of the Ramona Hotel

View of ocean looking through the opening of Robber's Cave.

Back of postcard reads: 'La Soledad Mission was founded in 1791. Its ruins are located about thirty-five miles east of Monterey. Nothing has been done to preserve the church of 'Our Lady of Solitude.'

Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1791, near Soledad, California. For years seldom visited except by the rain, wind and fog, only pitiful rows of ruined adobe walls remained at Soledad. But now the chapel, seen through an old doorway, is rebuilt... and thus work begins on this, the last mission in the chain of 21 to be restored.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Caption on back of card reads: 'Fray Junipero Serra, the apostle of California, is buried in the center tomb and beside him rest Padre Crespi, Lasuen and Lopez.'

Caption on back of card reads: 'This was the first library in California, the first books having been brought by Fray Junipero Serra in 1771. By 1820 it contained over 2,000 volumes.'

Caption on back of card reads: 'This restored kitchen shows cooking utensils and ovens in use by the Padres at the beginning of the mission -- founded in 1770.'