Newport Beach Historical Society Photograph Collection
Scope and Content of Collection
Photographs 1936-1965
Boatlanding at Balboa (approximately 1 block east of the Pavilion) ca. 1914
Newport Harbor as seen from the Balboa Peninsula, looking toward the Corona del Mar hills. 1920
Bay Avenue in Balboa with the old fire station on the left. ca. 1916
Children in mailboat on Newport Bay 1900
The George B. Key house on Oceanfront at Newport Beach ca. 1900
Oceanfront houses in Newport Beach after the storm 1916
The Key children pose on their sailboat at the Bayfront ca. 1899
McFadden's Hotel (built in 1892, burned in 1911). ca. 1900
Shipping underway at McFadden's Wharf 1892
Key family in beached boat on beach near McFadden's Wharf 1901
Horace Salter's Feedlot & Corral overlooking the bay about 28th St. in Newport Beach ca. 1900
Newport Beach in 1920: the Bathhouse, the Bank and Barker's Hotel 1920
Key Family Poses in Front of their Oceanfront Home (Left to Right) Mary Key Slingsby, William Key, Esther Key, Willie Slingsby, Aggie Scott 1900
The Boardwalk at Newport Beach, near McFadden's Wharf and the Railroad Depot 1910
McFadden's Lumber Yard at Newport Landing 1883
Mrs. Salter's Store in Newport Beach ca. 1900
The W. H. Frazier Store on the Oceanfront at Newport Beach 1900
The Railroad Depot on McFadden's Wharf at Newport Beach ca. 1890
A Newport Bay Dredging Co. dredger working on the Channel in Newport Harbor 1916
Bay Island as Viewed from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club 1935
Balboa Island as viewed across the Bay from Balboa Peninsula 1930
Float Snowbirds entered by Newport Beach in the Tournament of Roses Parade 1938
Publicity Photograph for the Launching of the First Snowbird 1934
Yacht "Memory" leads the Boat Parade past the Jetty during the Newport Harbor Opening on May 26, 1936 1936
The Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1929
Balboa Island as viewed from the Pavilion 1932
Aerial View of Newport Harbor entrance showing the Sand Shoals 1928
Aerial View of Balboa Island and the Harbor 1933
Aerial View of Newport Beach including the Upper Bay 1947
Aerial View of Corona del Mar 1949
Aerial View of the City, Area near the Arches, Newport Shores, Newport Island 1947
Corona del Mar as Viewed from the Balboa Peninsula ca. 1922
The George B. Key Family on the Dunes at Newport Beach (Left to Right) Margaret, Barbara, Mary, William, George, Mrs. George B. Key, Sarah 1897
The Cahoe Family at Rocky Point ca. 1900
View across entrance Bridge to Balboa Island 1931
McFadden's Wharf ca. 1890
Newport Harbor viewed over China Cove in Corona del Mar, showing the Kerckoff Marine Laboratory ca. 1940
Aerial view of Newport Harbor and Upper Bay, showing the Dover Shores Development ca. 1960
The Star Boat Race taken from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club 1926
The Star Boat Races at the Harbor Entrance before the Jetties were Built 1932
Corona del Mar State Beach Park: Aerial View showing the Harbor Entrance and Peninsula Point 1957
Corona del Mar State Beach Park 1957
Proposed Design for the Corona del Mar State Beach Park 1957
Sketch of the Corona del Mar State Beach Park 1957
Aerial View of the Balboa Peninsula showing the Fun Zone ca. 1940
Police Chief B. James Glavas and Officer John Heene with the Police Helicopter 1970
Glenn Martin in the Pan American Clipper Ship in Avalon Harbor during the Re-enactment of his 1912 Flight 1937
Sidney Davidson, Principal of Newport Harbor High School ca. 1940
Story Hour at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1953
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after Remodeling 1953
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after remodeling 1952 ca. 1952
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after remodeling in 1952 1952
Bayfront homes in Balboa. House on left owned by Paul Hoffman ca. 1930
Tournament of Lights entry from Pasadena; winner in the civic division. 1931
Tournament of Lights entry from Pasadena; winner in the civic division 1931. (L to R) Edna Hicks, Wanda Prather, Billie Hines, Elaine Shaeffer, Rich Marion. 1931
Tournament of Lights entry from Pasadena; winner in the civic division 1931 1931
Boats in Newport Harbor preparing for the Tournament of Lights; Goodyear blimp overhead. 1930
The Goodyear blimp illuminated the Tournament of Lights parade near Balboa Island. 1930
The American Legion Pilgramage in Balboa. (L to R): Arthur Guerin, Harry Williamson, Tommy Thompson, Alfred M. MacLaren 1936
Posing outside the Rendezvous during the American Legion Pilgrimage. (Back R to L): Ruth Calahan, Unidentified, Harry Williamson (Front far): Arthur Guerin ca. 1936
Publicity photograph for the American Legion Pilgrimage. Far R: Ruth Calahan 1936
Roland Vallely skippers a speedboat up to the Lido Channel to publicize the American Legion Pilgrimage. (Rear R: Ruth Calahan) 1936 June 13-14
Publicity shot for the American Legion Pilgrimage taken outside the Rendezvous. (L): Ruth Calahan 1936
Posing by the ticket booth at the Rendezvous to publicize the American Legion Pilgrimage. (Rear): Ruth Calahan, (Center), Harry Williamson (Kneeling): Arthur Guerin June 13-14, 1936
Publicity photograph for the American Legion Pilgrimage. (Standing): Harry Williamson, Arthur Guerin, Alfred MacLaren (Seated): Tommy Thompson June 13-14 1936
Publicity photograph for the American Legion Pilgrimage. (Far L): Ruth Calahan June 13-14, 1936
Memorial Day Parade assembling at the Newport Pier 1950
Race Committee Boat for the Star Boat Races August, 1935; Budsal II in foreground 1935
Star Boat Races, near the harbor entrance 1932
Newport Harbor, looking toward Corona del Mar; yacht Vaca with flags 1930s
Harry Williamson, mayor of Newport Beach 1936-1940
Looking toward Bay Island from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club beach 1930s
Newport Harbor with Balboa Island in the background 1930s
Southern California Yachting Association Regatta at Newport Harbor Yacht Club 1926
Winners of the White Pirates Grand Council Costume Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce during Pirate Days August 1, 1936
Dinner celebrating the 30th anniversary of Newport Beach incorporation. Standing LtoR: Glenn Helm, H. Cardoza Sloan, Harry Williamson, J.P. Greeley, H.A. Robinson, J.J. Schnitker. Seated LtoR: George T. Peabody, George P. Wilson, A.N. Smith, September 3, 1936
Palisades Club in Corona del Mar. Now the Caltech Marine Biology Laboratory. House above owned by Harry Carey until 1934, then sold to John Vogel. ca. 1925
Sightseeing boats off the Balboa jetty late 1930s
Bathing beauties by the surf. 1920s-30s
The start of a swimming race in the Bay 1930s (?)
Swimmers in the surf ca. 1930s (?)
Unidentified yachtsman
Mr. and Mrs. Teed of Costa Mesa with their catch ca. 1930s (?)
Bathing beauties pose on a 2-man bicycle ca. 1930s (?)
On the green at the Santa Ana Country Club (?) ca. 1930s (?)
Undentified admirers of the catch ca. 1930s (?)
Canoes in the bay ca. 1930s (?)
Fishing at the Newport Pier ca. 1930s (?)
Newport Harbor Yacht Club dock ca. 1930s (?)
Beach scene 1930s
Workmen posed on McFadden's Wharf 1888
Workmen building McFadden's Wharf 1888
Building McFadden's Wharf 1888
Building McFadden's Wharf 1888
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Rear: W.M. Longmoor, Walter S. Spicer, W.J. Cole, Braden Finch, Edgar R. Hill, Dr. G.M. Grundy. Middle: Dr. G.N. Pease, A.B. Rouselle, Robt. A. Murphy, John C. Abell, Nelson Stafford, S.A. Meyer. Front: Harry Welch, 1947
Launching of the U.S.N. Minesweeper MSB-20 at the South Coast Co. LtoR: Lt. Cmdr. E.H. Wallace, Walter Franz, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Somers and children March 1, 1952
Launching the U.S.N. Minesweeper MSB-20 at the South Coast Co. LtoR: Harvey Somers, Rev. James S. Stewart, Lt. Cmdr. E.H. Wallace, Mrs. Harvey Somers March 1, 1952
Aerial view of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Harbor 1935
Portrait of Herman Childs, council candidate.
Miss Golden Jubilee Contest Winners. LtoR: Nina Sheehan, Judi Banks, Nancy Kimberlin, Mayor Dora Hill, Alice Burns, Lynn Allan 1956
Aerial view of Newport Beach City Hall at the dedication on August 24, 1948 August 24, 1948
Residents of Newport Beach at the City Hall Dedication on August 24, 1948 August 24, 1948
Lanyard at Newport Beach city hall
Lanyard at the Newport Beach city hall
Newport Beach city hall
Entry in the Christmas boat parade. Rear: Vin Jorgensen, John McNab, Unident., at far right, Jack Barnett. Front: Paul Gruber
City officials escort visiting officials from San Diego on tourl of Newport Beach. Top LtoR: Harry Knox, Fred Rhodes, W.A. Kearns (all from S.D.) Harry Williamson, Charles Davies, Fred Simpson (both from S.D.). Bottom LtoR: R.L. Patterson 1939
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library
Donald McInnis, city councilman
Lindsay Parsons, city councilman
Irvin George Gordon, city councilman
Ed Hirth, city councilman
Doreen Marshall, city councilwoman
Doreen Marshall, city councilwoman
City councilmen. Top: Lindsay Parsons, Howard Rogers, Doreen Marshall. Bottom: Al Forgit, Paul Gruber, Dee Cook, Robert Shelton
Charles Hart, city councilman
Don Elder, City councilwoman 1962-1966, Vice mayor 1964-1966
Harry Williamson
Paul Gruber, city councilman
James Van Dyke and Mayor Dora Hill. 1950s
City council luncheon. LtoR: Doreen Marshall, William Mason, unident., Jack Barnett, Harvey Hurlburt
Groundbreaking. 2nd and 3rd from L: Paul Gruber, Jack Barnett
Groundbreaking. O.B. Reed with shovel
Inside the Cannery Restaurant on the opening day July 1, 1973 July 1, 1973
Dockside at opening day of the Cannery Restaurant July 1, 1973 July 1, 1973
Firing a salute dockside on opening day at the Cannery Restaurant July 1, 1973 July 1, 1973
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Longmoor (formerly of the Western Canners Co. Cannery) arrive dockside for the opening ceremonies of the Cannery Restaurant July 1, 1973 July 1, 1973
Inside the Cannery Restaurant on opening day July 1, 1973 July 1, 1973
Commemorative newspaper - 40 years of Newport Beach, page 1: McFadden's Wharf, Railroad Depot 1891
Commemorative newspaper - 40 years of Newport Beach, page 2; S.S. Dunnells, James McFadden, Newport Landing 1881
Commemorative newspaper - 40 years of Newport Beach, page 3; McFadden's Wharf, ship John A. Campbell, fisherman ca. 1890
Commemorative newspaper - 40 years of Newport Beach, page 4; railroad pass, dory fleet, depot, Sharp's hotel, 1st locomotive ca. 1890
Rendezvous Ballroom fire, January 27, 1935 January 27, 1935
Two views of early fire-fighting equipment owned by Newport Beach 1911-1916
Early fire engine purchased from the Long Beach Fire Department 1916
Newport Beach Fire Department and equipment in fromt of firehouse 1929
Newport Beach Fire Department ca. 1916
Newport Beach Fire Department and equipment outside station #1. L-R: Perce Pellett, Jan Briscoe (behind wheel) Gene Swanson. 1935
Fire Department and equipment. L-R: Front: Chief Crocker, Assist. Chief Briscoe. Back: Bill Smith, Unknown, Gene Swanson, Herb Thompson, Walt Honeycutt, Carl Woodmansee, Jim Frost, Perce Pellett, Bud Briscoe, Bill Woller, Ralph Randall, Ed Zube 1939
The oceanfront at Newport Beach, 2 views. Top Right: West Newport Pavillion ca. 1910s
An artist's sketch of Balboa Island which appeared in the brochure "Down by the Sunset Sea" published by the Pacific Electric Railway Co. ca. 1910s
Early views of Balboa bayside, including Collins Wharf, the Pavillion and the J.L. Plummer cottage. ca. 1900s
Early scenes of "East Newport" (now Balboa); on the beach and the business district. ca. 1900s
Downtown Balboa, the Pavillion, the Harding Block, Hotel Balboa ca. 1900s
Amigos Viejos meet at the Pirate's Den (Newport Harbor Yacht Club) on August 9, 1950. LtoR: Sam Meyers, Pat Patterson, Al Rousselle, Herb Kenney, Jim Webster, Harry Welch, Les Isabell August 9, 1950
Sailing in Newport Bay. Balboa Island in background 1911
Balboa Pavillion and Main Street 1910
Workmen on the sugar factory outfall crossing the bay 1912
The water wagon at Harry Swartz's ranch in El Toro 1911
Stafford family and workers on the Stafford Brothers apricot ranch (See back of photograph for identifications) 1909
Diving into the Newport Channel (the bay) at East Newport 1911
Swimmers posing at the Newport Channel (the Bay) in East Newport 1910
Workmen and threshing machine at Harv Swartz's ranch in El Toro 1911
Threshing crew and equipment at Harv Swartz's in El Toro 1911
Threshing engine & crew at Harv Swartz's ranch in El Toro 1911
Harvest on one of the El Toro hills at Harv Swartz's 1911
Dropping the outfall pipe from the sugar factory into the ocean 1912
Workmen on the outfall line from the sugar factory 1912
Bringing in the harvest at Harv Swartz's ranch in El Toro 1911
Chuck wagon at Harv Swartz's ranch in El Toro 1911
Sugar Leaf and Avalon Harbor, Catalinas. Camp Wilson, Catalina ca. 1910
Bathing beauties at Balboa 1911
Rena, Louise, Chet and Bill Stafford rowing in the bay channel at East Newport (now Balboa) 1911-1912
Stafford family and workers drying apricots at the Stafford Brother's ranch 1909
Three YMS hulls in the boat yard at the South Coast Co. 1943
Picket boat built for the U.S. Navy by the South Coast Co. 1940s
Gunboat rebuilt and rearmed by the South Coast Co. for the Mexican navy 1940s
P.F. class frigate built for the U.S. Navy by the South Coast Co. 1940s
Aircraft rescue boat built for the U.S. Navy by the South Coast Co. 1940s
Warehouse #3 at the South Coast Co. 1944
Minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy by the South Coast Co. 1940s
Minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy by the South Coast Co. 1940s
Finishing docks at the South Coast Co. 1944
Machine shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Millyard at the South Coast Co. 1942
Outfitting and repair docks at the South Coast Co. 1944
Welding yard at the South Coast Co. 1944
Machine shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Machine shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Pipe shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Prefabrication yard at the South Coast Co. 1944
Prefabrication yard at the South Coast Co. 1944
Motor testing and repair shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Crane at the South Coast Co. outfitting dock 1944
Foundry at the South Coast Co. 1944
Minesweeper on the marine railway at the South Coast Co. 1944
Stockroom at the South Coast Co. 1942
Mill room for boatbuilding yard at the South Coast Co. 1942
Gunboats at the outfitting dock, South Coast Co. 1943
Electric shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Level-bed marine railway at the South Coast Co. 1942
Stockroom and tool shed at the South Coast Co. 1942
Warehouse #6, South Coast Co. 1942
Drafting room at the South Coast Co. 1942
Tool room at the South Coast Co. 1942
Machine shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Warehouse #1 at the South Coast Co. 1944
Blacksmith shop at the South Coast Co. 1944
Frigate Belfast at the repair dock, South Coast Co. 1944
Warehouse #5, South Coast Co. 1944
Stockroom at the South Coast Co. 1942
Aircraft rescue boat built for the U.S. Navy at the South Coast Co. 1940s
Machine shop at the South Coast Co. 1942
Crowd watching event in the bay at Balboa bayfront 1949
Boatlaunching of navy vessels at the South Coast Co. 1940s
Yacht Pioneer, owned by the Vanderbilts
The Island Girl leaves for Tahiti, September 1946. Aboard are Mr. & Mrs. Clarence E. Ackerman, the owners, and their friends, Capt. & Mrs. Elmer Kenny September 1946
The Mindanao is burned off the Newport jetty after being declared a hazard to navigation June 1946
Bathing beauties at the Annual Bathing Girls Parade in Balboa June 25, 1922
Promotional photograph for the Balboa Fun Zone Showboat
Dedication of the Newport Beach Sewage Disposal Plant on the east side of the Santa Ana River. Standing LtoR: 4th, James A. Gant; 9th, Lew Wallace; 14th, Ralph Reed; 15th, Sidney Davidson; 17th, Harry Welch. October 6, 1937
City officials. Standing, 2 & 3 from left: Harry Williamson, Harry Welch
Movie still from the Blue Danube 1928 with Nils As the, Joseph Schildkraut and Leatrice Joy, 1928
Unidentified group photograph. Standing: Barney Lehman, King Dierdoref. Seated: Mrs. Dierdoref, Betty Bogart (Lauren Bacall). Kneeling: Humphrey Bogart.
Unidentified
Luncheon (unidentified)
Unidentified group photograph
Harry and Lillian Welch being photographed by Dorothea Sheely 1953
Unidentified dinner
Newport Landing 1881
Class of 1897 at the Newport School 1897
Unidentified group photograph
The corral at Newport Landing ca. 1890
McFadden's Wharf and the Railroad Depot ca. 1890
The Pavillion at Balboa
Speedboat races in Newport Harbor
Unidentified
Mayor Dora Hill
Lovell beach house at 1242 Ocean Avenue, Newport Beach, designed by R.M. Schindler in 1926 ca. 1970
Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa
Early homes in Balboa: residences of Gardner, Narbonne, Harding, Barton and Greeley 1912
Early apartment houses and commercial buildings in Balboa. Includes: Bayville Apartments, Alveston Apartments, John Meur's Market, the Harding Block 1912
Early commercial buildings in Balboa: Collins Block, Fire-proof Garage 1912
Clarissa and Floragene Davis at the Balboa Island ferry landing August 1926
Richard Dawson near the ferry landing on Balboa Island August 1925
Mrs. E.O. Kennard at the Balboa Island ferry landing 1913
Clarissa Davis on the beach at Balboa near the pier 1921
Clarissa Davis in the yard at S. Bayfront on Balboa Island 1921
The Davis home on Balboa Island, near Joseph Beek's office 1921
Bill Smith rowing near Marine Avenue, Balboa Island 1927
View of Harbor Island from the Gardner residence on Balboa Island ca. 1940
Early homes on Balboa Island: W.S. Collins residence, Lee Collins residence 1912
Bay Island residences: Modjeska home first white house from left ca. 1920
Early views of Bay Island: Bay Island Club, residences of Benchley and Marple, bathing scene 1912
Tournament of Lights float; R: Ann Anich, Willis Fields 1934
Trophies for the Flight of the Snowbird race 1948
Barney Lehman racing in the San Diego race 1946
Workers inspecting fish at the Western Canners Co. cannery 1940s
Packing tables at the Western Canners Co. cannery ca. 1945
Cutting, cleaning and sizing operation at the Western Canners Co. cannery ca. 1941
Fishing boats docked at the Western Canners Co. cannery 1969
Salting the bait before grinding it into chum at the Western Canners Co. cannery
Bait boat for the Western Canners Co. cannery
Interior of the Western Canners Co. cannery; T.A. Thomas to the left of the clock
Seaming machines at the Western Canners Co. cannery
Exhaust box at the Western Canners Co. cannery
Salted bait being ground into chum at the Western Canners Co. cannery
Mr. T.A. Thomas and Mr. Walter M. Longmoor at the Western Canners Co. cannery 1969
Walter M. Longmoor at the Western Canners Co. cannery 1969
T.A. (Tommy) Thomas at the Western Canners Co. cannery 1969
Dory fisherman beaching his craft.
Dory boats on the beach near the Newport Pier
Dory fleet on beach at Newport Beach
Dory boat being beached at Newport Beach 1972
Dory fisherman 1972
Carrie Beck weighs fish at the dory fleet open-air market by the Newport Pier 1972
Carrie Beck baits hooks at the dory fleet 1972
Dory fleet fisherman at the Newport Pier 1972
Tina Fegley dresses fish at the dory fleet's open-air market by the Newport Pier 1972
Historical buildings of Newport Beach: West Newport pavillion, school building 1912
Balboa Pavillion and the South Coast Yacht Club (now Newport Harbor Yacht Club) 1912
Early scenes of Newport Beach: State Bank, Schnitker Block, Bathhouse 1912
First boat load of rock for jetty construction December 1934
Dredger John McMullen working the entrance channel during jetty construction 1934-35
U.S. Army hopper-dredger working the sand bars during construction of the jetty 1934-35
Unidentified arrival at Lido Island
Aerial photograph of Linda Isle 1972
Harry Welch and Albert Soiland during Harbor Days festivities 1936
Alfonso Hamann poses with his record striped marlin. At top of ladder: Betty Smith Paul; below, Ruth Owen 1931
Newport Harbor, looking across Lido Island Early 1930s
E.L. Cord's cruiser Virginia sails through the completed harbor entrance 1936
Beek with excursion boat looking at the ferry landing, grocery store and Coon residence on Balboa Island ca. 1911
Boats at the rental dock in Newport Harbor 1914
Dredger working in the harbor 1917-20
McFadden's Wharf and the railroad depot 1915
Pirate Days float to celebrate the opening of Newport Harbor May 23, 1936
Pirate Days 1939
King Neptune and his court at the opening of Newport Harbor. King Neptune-Commander C.J. McReavy; for others, see photograph May 23-24. 1936
Boatyards along the Coast Highway as seen from the end of Newport Harbor 1950s
Beach scenes on the bayfront at Balboa 1940s
Unloading bananas at Newport Beach dock 1930s
Oceanfront Boulevard in Newport Beach 1931
Bridge from the Bayside Drive to Balboa Island ca. 1929
Getting ready for the Snowbird Races at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club 1936
Bay scene from the Balboa Pavillion 1907
Early homes in "East Newport" (now Balboa). Residences of: W.W. Wilson, J.A. Ricker, A.E. Messerley, J.W. Carroll 1912
Early homes and business district in "East Newport" (now Balboa). Residences of: Walter W. Brown, H.B. Gurley, A.W. Martin 1912
McFadden's Wharf 1900s
Yellowtail catch at Newport Beach 1896
McFadden's wharf 1895
Sharp's hotel on the Oceanfront at Newport Beach 1896
Salter's corral in Newport Beach 1896
A.H. Fitzpatrick in his department on Oceanfront 1914
Enid Cahoe at Rocky Point ca. 1900
The Poor Man's Yacht Club entry which won a special award in the Harbor Days Parade. Tom Nordore and Ruth Gibbs appear in the trailor. 1951
Yacht Vega in Avalon Harbor
The limit, a Newport Harbor excursion boat used by the East Newport Town Company to show perspective buyers around the harbor ca. 1914
Sternwheeler of the same type as the Vacquero, first ship to enter Newport Harbor in 1870
Newport Harbor Opening ceremonies; yacht Memory with Gov. Merriam aboard on left, old lumber schooner Lottie Carson to right 1936
Naval vessel in Newport Harbor during World War II ca. 1942
Frigate Belfast at Newport Beach 1944
Navy vessels exiting Newport Harbor during World War II ca. 1942
Navy vessel cruising in ocean off Newport Beach during World War II ca. 1942
Navy vessel cruising off the coast of Newport Beach during World War II ca. 1942
World War II navy vessel ca. 1942
City officials and government survey party at the Santa Ana River mouth during the Harbor Improvement campaign 1921
Admiral Soiland's yacht entering the harbor ca. 1921
Balboa Peninsula flooded before the jetty was built ca. 1916
Board of Army Engineers visit to Newport Harbor during Harbor Improvement Campaign. 1. Major Leeds 2. Col. Frank Boggs 3. Capt. D.E. Hughes 4. Lt. Col. John R. Slattery 5. Capt. F.W. Chambers 6. H.W. Hobbs 7. Col. Deakyne 8. Maj. Gordon R. Young March 22, 1924
Newport Harbor entrance in 1920s before the Harbor improvements. Nimmo Ranch in background.
Peninsula Point before jetty construction September 7, 1924
Early Newport Beach developers cruising the harbor. Boatman: Floyd Gage. LtoR: A.B. Rouselle, Jr., W.W. Wilson
Early Newport Beach developers cruising the harbor; A.B. Rouselles (sp.), Jr. closest to camera
Early Newport Beach developers cruising the harbor. Floyd Gage, boatman, A.B. Rouselle, Jr. behind him.
Donald, Luther and Jimmie Crockers catching grunion 1949
Fisherman at the Newport Pier
Children gathering fish from nets on the beach
Dredger Point Lomo working the main channel off the Newport Harbor Yacht Club during jetty construction 1935
Federal engineers visit Newport Harbor. Kneeling LtoR: R.L. Patterson, L.A. Markel, Harry Welch, Oscar Rosenzwerg. Standing LtoR: J.H. Douma, M.A. Mason, C.F. Wicker, J.L. Johnston, R.O. Eaton, J.B. Tiffany 1950
Steamship poster 1874
First dredger arrives at Newport Beach for jetty construction January 6, 1955
Moorings in front of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club May 1936
City officials at organizational meeting. Paul Gruber, Ann and Harvey Hurlbert, Les and Mary Steffensen June 7, 1967
Robert Marshall and Mrs. William Coleman at the Lucky Settlers Dinner Nov. 29, 1966
Organizational dinner. Jean Ritter, Mary Lou Stobner, Mary Andersen, Hugh Marshall June 7, 1967
Speakers table at the Lucky Settlers Dinner. LtoR: Paul Gruber, Mrs. Henry Humann, Mr. Cahoon, Mrs. Geraldine Stewart, Mrs. Peggy Landers Nov. 29, 1966
The serving table at the Lucky Settlers Dinner. Serving: Robin Lawrence. Front to back: Roy Anderson, Joe Hamblett, Floramae Rogers, Billie Robertson, Lifa Finster Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. LtoR: Don and Mary McCallum, Dick and Jennie Richard Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. LtoR: Peggy Landers, William Coleman, Dorothea Sheely, Mr. & Mrs. Cal Monsen Nov. 29, 1966
Paul Gruber speaking at the Lucky Settlers Dinner. T. Duncan Stewart with microphone Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Warren and Pauline Messing, Jean and William Ritter Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. L: Jean and Pete Dilts. R back to front: Sidney and Thelma Blackbeard, Billie and C.Z. Robertson Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Peggy Landers, Carol and Joseph Beek Nov. 29, 1066
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Peggy Landers, Pauline Messing, Ramona Castle Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Warren and Pauline Messing, Jean and William Ritter Nov. 29, 1966
Doreen Marshall at the Lucky Settlers Dinner. In background: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gruber Nov. 29, 1966
Ben Reddick, Joseph Beek and Pat Patterson at the Lucky Settlers Dinner Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Clockwise LtoR: Celestine Harvey, Ruth La Lievre, Mary and Roy Anderson, Joe and Louise Hamblett Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Standing: Theodore and May Robbins. Seated back to front: Jeanne and Pete Dilts, Doris and Stuart Diehl Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. On right, back to front: Carroll and Joe Beek, Christine and Don Douglas Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Mrs. John McClure at center Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Jack Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Reddick Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Mrs. Herbert Kenney, Lillian Welch, Bud Landers Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. On left: Pat Patterson, Theo and May Robbins. In background, Mrs. John McClure Nov. 29, 1966
The kitchen crew at the Lucky Settlers Dinner. Adelle Manell, Robin Lawrence, Ellen Lee Nov. 29, 1966
Lucky Settlers Dinner. Herbert Ford, Dr. and Mrs. Horace Parker, Ramona Castle Nov. 29, 1966
Chamber of Commerce officials. Rear (L to R): Irwin George Gordon, H.L. Sherman, Theo Robbins, Harry Williamson, Eddie Moore. Middle: A.B. Rouselle, Samuel Meyer, Mark J. Johnson, W.L. (Curly) Jordon, G.C. McCloud. Bottom: W.S. Smith, Jr., B.F. Chaplin 1933
Annual Harbor Day. LtoR: Albert Soiland, William Brown, George Converse, Mrs. George Converse (Anita Louise), Shirley Meserve (with cap), Harry Williamson, Joseph Beek 1938
Inspecting the results of the city's clean-up campaign. LtoR: Fred Frost, Col. John Sailers, Genevieve Sylvester, Mason Siler, Police Chief R.R. Hodgkinson and St. Super. Bill Covert 1946
Clancy Cooper, Charles Coburn, and Irving Salkow at the opening of "Dark Eyes"
Mayor O.B. Reed presents the Newport Harbor High School Purchase Award Checks to Rex Brandt and Dan Lutz (?)
Lions Club Party. Top: Kathy Gilmore, Gilbert Herman, George Reeves, Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Barrington, Onslow Stevens, Judge D.J. Dodge, Cyril Jones, Bill Tusic. Middle: Mrs. Salvadore Monoco, Mrs. Wendell Calkins, Mrs. Gunning Butler, M. Criss Craft.
Bud Gollerm and Beulah Overall at trial in the Santa Ana courthouse June 17, 1947
Dover Drive near Coast Highway bridge 1969
Jack Looney and Howard Roberds in the 1920 Dodge hosewagon ca. 1930
Fire Department and equipment posed at station no. 1. L-R, standing: Chief Frank Crocker, Bud Briscoe, Carl Trumpy, Bunny Eldridge, Lee Pellett, Bill Smith, Sy Gilford. L-R, rear: Jan Briscoe, Perce Pellett, Smokey Johnson ca. 1930s
Fire Department and equipment posed at station #1. L-R, standing: Chief Frank Crocker, Bud Briscoe, Carl Trumpy, Bunny Eldridge, Lee Pellett, Bill Smith, Sy Guilford. Seated: Jan Briscoe, Perce Pellett, Smokey Johnson ca. 1930
Fire department equipment posed in front of city hall ca. 1930s
Police Chief R.K. Hodgkinson and Fire Chief Frank Crocker ca. 1920s
Station #4 on Balboa Island around time of its opening 1932
1920 Dodge hosewagon in front of station #4 Balboa Island ca. 1932 (opening)
New 1932 Buick LaFrance pumper #4 and crew posed in front of Balboa Island station #4. L-R: Jack Wright, Andy Gengler, Mort Shannon, Assist. Chief Howard Roberds, Clarence McCormick, Don Davis, Gus Clark and Chief of Police R.K. Hodgkinson. 1932
Fire department equipment and personnel posed before #2 station on Newport Boulevard. L-R: Unknown, Assist. Chief Walt Honeycutt, Ken Johnson, Lew Merrill, Jack Looney. ca. 1930s
Andy Gengler, Howard Roberds, Jack Wright, and Ralph Waterloss and equipment in front of station #4 Balboa Island 1932
Fire department personnel and equipment posed in front of station #4 on Balboa Island. L-R: Jack Wright, Andy Gengler, Mort Shannon, Howard Roberds, Clarence McCormick, Don Davis, Gus Clark, and police chief Roland Hodgkinson. 1932
Newport Beach fireboat purchased from Coast Guard ca. 1946-47
Fireboat at Washington Street Landing with Balboa Island in background. Fire chief Crocker on bow. ca. 1946
Earthquake damage near the Newport Pier 1933
Pacific Electric Company promotional poster, "Newport 1912".
Opening day at West Newport Children's Branch, Newport Beach Public Library. L-R: Jeanne Wells, Library Assistant; Lee Spratler, Children's Coordinator; Mary White, Friends of the Library president. March 17, 1973
Ribbon cutting ceremonies at West Newport Children's Branch. Mayor Don McInnes and City Librarian Dorothea Sheely. March 17, 1973
Mayor Don McInnes and City Librarian Dorothea Sheely at ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the West Newport Children's Branch. March 17, 1973
L-R: Mayor Don McInnes and Library trustees Helen Coffey and William Blakely in front of the West Newport Children's Branch on opening day. March 17, 1973
L-R: Jeanne Wells, Library Assistant, unidentified, Mayor Don McInnes and City Librarian Dorothea Sheely at the West Newport Children's Library opening. March 17, 1973
Children on a visit to the West Newport Children's Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1973
A patron entering the West Newport Children's Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. 1973
Exterior view of the West Newport Children's Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. 1976
Jean Taylor holds story hour at Horace Ensign School where a branch of the Newport Beach Public Library was established in 1956
Second home of the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library in the former custodian;s building at the Corona del Mar Elementary School on Dahlia Ave. The branch remained at this location. 1952-59
The Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library when located on Dahlia Avenue. L: Ellen Fraser, Library Assistant; unidentified. ca. 1952
Interior view of the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library when located on Dahlia Street. ca. 1950s
State Librarian Carmen Leigh presides at the opening day ceremonies for the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library when it was relocated to Marguerite Avenue. July 28, 1959
City Librarian Dorothea Sheely and Dorothy Harry in the new building on Marguerite, Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. ca. 1959
Exterior view of the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library as it appeared on opening day. 1959
The Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library closed for renovation. 1968
Interior of the Corona del Mar Branch Public Library during renovation. 1968
Work on the new addition to the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. 1968
Interior of the Corona del Mar branch of the Newport Beach Public Library during renovation. 1968
Interior of the Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library during renovation. 1968
Artist Rex Brandt displays his work during a fund-raising party for the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. 1961
Presentation of a $2000 donation from Aeroneutronics for the Mariners Branch. L-R: unidentified Aeroneutronics librarian, Charles Hart, City Librarian Dorothea Sheely. Standing L-R: John Hopwood, Robin Lawrence, Chairman of the Library Board Leon Ware 1961
Presentation of a donation from Aeroneutronic for the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1961. L-R: Chairman of the Library Board Leon Ware, City Librarian Dorothea Sheely, Unidentified Aeroneutronic Librarian, and Robin Lawrence. 1961
Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library on opening day April 1, 1963. April 1, 1963
Boy Scouts participating in the opening day ceremony of the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library April 1, 1963. April 1, 1963
Interior of the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library on opening day April 1, 1963. April 1, 1963
The children's room and patio at the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library on opening day April 1, 1963. April 1, 1963
A children's program at Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. 1964. 1964
A children's progam on the patio of the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1963. 1963
Children's program at the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1964. 1964
Summer Reading Program activities on the patio at the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1963. 1963
Children enjoying Summer Reading Program activities at the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1963. 1963
10th anniversary - Mariners Branch, Newport Beach Public Library. 1973 1973
Library trustees Bob Hurwitz and Jay Stoddard at the 10th anniversary celebrations, Mariners Branch, Newport Beach Public Library. 1973. 1973
L-R: Donald Douglas, Christine Douglas - first head librarian, Balboa Branch, City Librarian Dorothea Sheely at the 10th anniversary celebrations for Mariners Branch, Newport Beach Public Library. 1973. 1973
L-R: Mayor and Mrs. Donald McInnes, Councilman Milan Dostal, Judy Kelsey - administrative assistant to the city manager, at the 10th anniversary celebrations for Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1973. 1973
Sandy Gleichman, head librarian at Mariners Branch and library trustee Mrs. Geraldine Stewart at the 10th anniversary celebrations for Mariners Branch 1973. 1973
Friends of the Library president Mary White, Mrs. James Stoddard, and James Gage, library trustee at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1973. 1973
Interior of the Mariners Branch, Newport Beach Public Library 1976. 1976
Library assistant Walter McGraw in the audio-visual department at the Mariners Branch Newport Beach Public Library 1976. 1976
Bicycles parked in front of the Mariners Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1970. 1970
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1932. 1932
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1947 1947
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1947. 1947
Washrooms at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach of the Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
Staff workroom at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
The children's room at Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
The main reading room at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
The cataloging office at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
The circulation desk at Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library prior to renovation 1952. 1952
Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library finds temporary quarters during renovation at the Ebell Club 1952. 1952
The Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library in temporary quarters at the Ebell Club during renovation 1952. 1952
Interior of the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
The circulation desk at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
The circulation desk at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
The circulation desk at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
The circulation desk at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
The reading room at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library after renovation 1952. 1952
Work progressing on the renovation of Balboa Branch, Newport Beach Public Library 1952. 1952
Working on the addition to Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library 1962. 1962
Working on the addition to Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library 1962. 1962
Mrs. Doris Diehl, Mrs. Oliver Howell and City Librarian Dorothea Sheely at the opening of the addition to Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1962. 1962
Children's corner in the addition to Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library 1962. 1962
Processing books at Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. L-R: Unidentified, Anita Rezick, Nonie Madison, 1962. 1962
Staff at work in the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1962. Seated Adelle Manell, cataloger; standing Lyn Hilliker. 1962
Marjorie Sharp dressed for story hour at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library circa 1960s. ca. 1960s
City Librarian Dorothea Sheely at Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library 1974. 1974
Children enjoying story hour at the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library circa 1960s. ca. 1960s
Exterior of the Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library prior to addition 1960. 1960
Reading room at Balboa Branch Newport Beach Public Library after renovation. 1952
Jacques Cousteau
Friends of the Library tea at the Cameo Shores home of Mrs. Maloul October 30, 1974
Retirement party for Ellen Fraser at the home of Dorothea Sheely. L-R: Dorothea Sheely, Ellen Fraser, Felicia Young, Doris Diehl, Marjorie Sharp, Peggy Post. November 1964
The coffee garden at the Sherman Foundation in Corona del Mar. 1970
The addition to Balboa Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library and the new Fire Department station. 1962
The Cannery restaurant, Newport Beach. 1974
The dory fleet market at the Newport Pier during the historical marker dedication. 1969
The dory fleet market at the Newport Pier. ca. 1970s
At the dory fishermen market Newport Beach. ca. 1970s
Fisherman cleaning fish at the dory fleet market. ca. 1970s
At the dory fishermen's market in Newport Beach. ca. 1970s
Harbor landing at the Palisades Hotel in Corona del Mar. Photograph taken by Winfield Scott Redington. August 10, 1910
Void. NBHS-130 was recataloged as NBHS-566 1/12/49
Boy Scout Jamboree 1953
Boy Scout Jamboree 1953
Tor-Tug-A sailboat ca. 1950s
Lottie Carson - built in 1906. Shown in front of Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Sharps' Hotel ca. late 1800s
Confectionery Store -Drugs, Shells, & Curioes 1895
Tug "Columbia" 1960s
Tug "Columbia" 1960s
Corral 1800's
Arial photo - Newport Beach area
Lido Isle 1935
Looking inland along Main Street. Shows Pavilion, Big Red Car, sleeping accommodations. 1915
Mariner's Mile, Newport Beach 1945
Mariner's Mile 12/17/47
Lido Isle 1940
South Coast Army Navy C26650 Launching. South Coast Co., Newport Beach 1944
Navy Ship. World War II. YMS-88 1940s
Boats in harbor, World War II ca. 1944
Looking East from McFadden's Wharf 1890
Newport Pier 1922
Front Page Newport News/Balboa Times Jan 20,1938 1938
Fun Zone, Balboa ca. 70s
Fun Zone, Balboa 1970s
Pacific Mutual Insurance Co. Building, Newport Center, Newport Beach 1970s
Fashion Island 1970s
Carol Beek 1970s
Red Car 1940s
Winkler Boatyard
Lido Isle 1930
Balboa Pier 1920s
Balboa Pavilion early 1900s
Newport Harbor Entrance 1930
Balboa Peninsula 1916
Richard's Market, Lido Isle 1950s
Newport Wharf Dec 21, 1892
Heron
Mrs. Hawley's Cottages 1895
Interior of Boat Building Shop at South Coast Co. 1942
Commemorative newspaper - 40 years of Newport Beach, page 1: McFadden's Wharf, Railroad Depot 1891
Looking inland from over Lido Isle, December 17, 1947. The seven large yackts pictured, each running well over 100 feet in length, are (left to right) Janidore, Goodwill (inside), Enchantress (outside), Gloria Dalton, Vega, Pioneer, and Ramona. 12/17/1947
Newport Railroad Station 1910
Hotel Balboa, Balboa, CA ca. 1915
Southern Pacific Station at Newport Beach, CA ca. 1920
Beach Scene with dories in the foreground and Sharps Hotel in the background, Balboa, CA ca. 1910
Newport Wharf ca. 1895
The Arches Café, Coast Highway ca. 1930
Beach at the Fun Zone, Balboa, CA. The Pavilion in the background. 1949
Arches Café ca. 1939
Phyllis Gayle Retirement, City of Newport Beach. (L to R) Milan M. Destal, Trudi Rogers, Donald A. McInnes, Phyllis Gayle, Doreen Marshall, Ed Hirst, and Paul Ryekoff 1978
Phyllis Gayle Retirement 1978
Dories on the Beach.
Lido Isle from boat morrings on the Pacific Coast Highway - Mariners Mile
Beauty Contestants
Newport Hotel development plans
Buffalo Ranch
Sea Wall Around Balboa Island Soon To Be Completed. Newpaper article ca. 1914
The South Coast Gondolier - Front Page 6/25/1913
The Newport News - Front Page 4/22/1911
Boat Landing, Balboa, CA
Pier Newport Beach and dory fishing fleet. ca. 1920
(Left to Right) Margaret, Barbara, Mary, William, George, Mrs. George B. Key, Sarah 1897
The Boardwalk at Newport Beach, near McFadden's Wharf and the Railroad Depot 1910
Western Canners Co.
Home built on the site of Yale School Naval Camp, Corona del Mar
Yale School Naval Camp, Corona del Mar 1910
Yale School Naval Camp, Corona del Mar
Hotel in Corona del Mar 1910
Yale School, Los Angeles
Corona del Mar pier 1910
Yale School Naval Camp, Corona del Mar 1910
View of Yale School, Los Angeles 1912
Yale School Naval Camp, Corona del Mar
George Skewes, 12 years old
George Allen
Group of Yale School Naval Camp participants 1909
Yale School mater Mr. T. G. Adams 1911
Yale School mater Mr. T. G. Adams (3rd from left) and George O. Skewes (far right) with two unidentified men. 1910
George O. Skewes (right) and two unidentified boys in a rowboat. 1910
Panoramic photograph of Balboa Island from the Balboa Penninsula.
Theodore Robbins - First Ford Agency - Balboa 1922
Theodore Robbins - First Ford Agency - Balboa 1922
Newport Haror News Press front page 06/13/1955
Newport-Balboa Press front page 04/03/1945
The George B. Key Family on the Dunes at Newport Beach (Left to Right) Margaret, Barbara, Mary, William, George, Mrs. George B. Key, Sarah
Newport Blvd. 1952
Looking west along Bay Avenue from Main Street, Balboa. The old fire station is on the left. The high roof in the center is the Methodist Church on Palm Street ca. 1917
Main Street, Balboa ca. 1917
Coos Bay, a converted LST, beach at Island Ave., Ocean Front, Balboa 02/1-2/1976
Coos Bay, a converted LST, beach at Island Ave., Ocean Front, Balboa 02/1-2/1976
Main Street, Balboa. Knight Apartments and the Pavilon in the background ca. 1920
Newport Beach Public Library, Technical Services 1962
Newport Beach Public Library, Technical Services Addition (3rd remodeling) 1966
Float Snowbirds entered by Newport Beach in the Tournament of Roses Parade 1938