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Snapshots of California and Nevada historic buildings and scenes [graphic]
BANC PIC 1983.239--PICLOCAL
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Title:
Snapshots of California and Nevada historic buildings and scenesCreator/Contributor:
Magnaghi, Russell M., creatorAbstract:
San Francisco views show St. Mary's Cathedral, a Chinese New Year celebration, and the Palace of Fine Arts (before restoration).
Some views are related to the Oakland Mole (ferry and rail terminal). Other California towns pictured include: Camanche, Volcano,
Campo Seco, Mariposa, Hornitos, Big Oak Flat, Second Garrote, La Grange, Murphy's, Michigan Bar, and Calaveritas. Railroad
scenes show the Southern Pacific line in Santa Clara County, and the following California stations: Vasona, Simla, Los Gatos,
Monte Vista, and Sierra Azul (near Saratoga). Other views show Disneyland on opening day in 1955, Emigrant Gap, and Nevada
historic buildings in Virginia City, Dayton, and Rhyolite. Negatives show San Carlos Mission and the steamer Newark.
Date:
ca. 1900-1963, bulk 1955-1963 (issued)Subject:
n-us-ca -- n-us-nvHistoric buildings -- California -- Photographs
Historic buildings -- Nevada -- Photographs
Railroads -- California -- Photographs
Mining districts -- California -- Photographs
Mining districts -- Nevada -- Photographs
Mother Lode Region (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
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Title supplied by cataloger.
Probably photographed by the compiler, Russell M. Magnaghi.
Type:
graphicPhysical Description:
graphic
photoprint
47 photographic prints and 2 glass negatives : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm. or smaller
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 1983.239--PICLOCAL