San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

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.

A blank postcard of the Hotel Andrews with two automobiles parked in front.

A postcard of the first Hotel Ramona building with two automobiles parked in front. This structure infamously burned down on November 5, 1905 due to a kitchen fire.

A postcard of the Elks Theatre. Message reads "Dear Mama:- We had a very nice trip down. It was very warm after we left Morro. Arrived home about five. Found everything all O. K. even the old sick hen was still alive. Coon was a very happy cat when we got home. He was very poor. They said he would not eat, but I doubt if he got a chance. I have not got him filled up yet. Mama I hope this finds you all well. Nettie." Addressed to Mrs. Ellen Whitaker, Cambria.

A blank postcard of Elks Hall. Some horses pull carts in front of the building.

A postcard for the Elk's Hall at the corner of Morro Street and Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo. Photograph was taken from the northeast corner of Marsh St and Morro St and colorized. Message reads "April 1, 1911 - Dear Friends just seen in the paper that Mary was very sick I do hope this will finde [sic] her better from your friends Bud and Lizzie B, San Luis Obispo 741 High St." Addressed to Mr. L. M. King, San Miguel, San Luis Obispo. This building was constructed in 1906 by Elk's members before being replaced in 1912 by a larger building which has since been extensively renovated over time. Currently the space is occupied by the Heritage Oaks Bank as of March 2017. Source: The San Luis Obispo Tribune, February 22nd, 1943.