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SCPL Local History Photograph Collection

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries' Photograph Collection contains more than 1000 local history photographs, dating from the 1860s to the 1990s. Whenever possible, there are notes for each photograph describing the event, persons, buildings, date, and place depicted. The notes also include links to related articles on our website.

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0058

A view of the San Lorenzo River and the city of Santa Cruz, taken from the Rennie House (demolished in 1970) on Beach Hill.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Rivers and Streams--San Lorenzo River, Panoramas and Aerial Views--Santa Cruz City, Street Lamps

0059

Andrew Carnegie at the railroad station in Santa Cruz, where he is being greeted by Santa Cruz officials.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Libraries--Main (Carnegie Free), Portraits--Group, Men, Public Events--Andrew Carnegie Visit, Hats, Automobiles

0060

Union Traction Company's electric streetcar Number 17.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Roads and Streets--Santa Cruz City, Transportation--Streetcars--Electric--Union Traction Company, Street Railroads, Electric Lines

0061

The interior of an unidentified grocery store

Subject Headings and Keywords: Business--Stores and Shops, Vegetables, Canned Foods, Lamps, Scales, Brooms and Brushes, Counters, Stools

0062

The interior of a grocery store.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Business--Stores and Shops, Fruit, Counters, Lamps, Scales, Stools

0063

The Knights Opera House was located on Park Street (later called Union).

Subject Headings and Keywords: Arts and Entertainment--Performing Arts, Advertisements, Theatrical Productions, False Fronts

0064

Chinese fishermen's village, located at what is now New Brighton State Beach.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Industries--Fishing, Minority Racial Groups--Chinese, Fishermen, Camps

0065

Brights Blacksmith and Welding Shop, specializing in truck and auto springs, electric welding, truck bodies, and ornamental iron works, was located on Soquel Avenue.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Business--Trades, Transportation--Automobiles and Trucks, Gasoline Pumps, False Fronts, Signs, Men

0066

Santa Cruz High School, opened in the fall of 1915, was designed by W. H. Weeks.

Subject Headings and Keywords: Education--Secondary--Santa Cruz High School

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