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The first Venetian Water Carnival, 1895. The citizens of Santa Cruz raised funds for the Carnival and financier J. Philip Smith made up any shortfall. Mr. Philip's step-daughter, Anita Gonzales, was the Queen of the Carnival. Queen Anita's barge and gondolas are coming up the San Lorenzo River, which was dammed to create a lake for the event.

Date: June 1895
Place: Santa Cruz City
Sources of information: Koch p.195; Santa Cruz County p. 40
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Original Size: 9"x7"(?)
Medium: b&w

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Rivers and Streams--San Lorenzo River |  Public Events--Water Carnivals and Pageants |  Floats (Parades) |  Boats | 
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