Description
This disbound album contains typical late 19th century commercial
photographs focusing on hotels, missions, and scenery of California,
particularly California luxury hotels that catered to East Coast winter tourists. The most notable images include the second
Hotel Del Monte, rebuilt after an 1887
fire; Hotel Del Coronado shortly after its 1888 opening; and the Raymond Hotel and Hotel Green in Pasadena. Also included
are
photographs of Missions Santa Barbara,
San Gabriel, and San Juan Capistrano; and the San Francisco landmarks of Cliff House and Fort Point.
Extent
28
photographs, 2 maps, and 9 reproductions of
photographs in 1 disbound album ;
photographs 13 x 20.5 cm. (5 x 8 in.) and smaller.
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
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