San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

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.