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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.

Size: 991 items

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Miss California Pageant contest on the Boardwalk beach bandstand.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Public Events--Miss Calif. Pageant, Bands, Men, Bathing Suits, Women, Bandstands

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The Santa Cruz City Beach, next to the Boardwalk.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--Santa Cruz and Cowell Beaches, Recreation and Sports--Swimming and Sunbathing, Tourist Attractions--Beach Boardwalk Complex--Electric or Pleasure Pier, Wharves and Harbors--Municipal Wharf, Umbrellas, Bathing Suits, Men, Women

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Santa Cruz City Beach with the Boardwalk's Giant Dipper roller coaster in the background.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--Santa Cruz and Cowell Beaches, Recreation and Sports--Swimming and Sunbathing, Tourist Attractions--Beach Boardwalk Complex--1907-Present Boardwalk and Casino, Umbrellas, Hats, Bathing Suits, Men, Women, Children, Sunbathing

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Swimmers and sunbathers on the beach by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Casino.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--Santa Cruz and Cowell Beaches, Recreation and Sports--Swimming and Sunbathing, Tourist Attractions--Beach Boardwalk Complex--1907-Present Boardwalk and Casino, Crowds

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View from West Cliff Drive, looking towards the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Views: 667

Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--West Cliff Drive, Wharves and Harbors--Municipal Wharf, Piers

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An aerial view of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casa del Rey, and Beach Flats neighborhood.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--Santa Cruz and Cowell Beaches, Panoramas and Aerial Views--Santa Cruz City, Tourist Attractions--Beach Boardwalk Complex--1907-Present Boardwalk and Casino, Amusement Parks

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In 1929, the Hotel Don Rafael de Castro was built on the cliffs overlooking the Monterey Bay.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Hotels, Camps, etc.--Other Hotels, etc., Nature--Beaches and Cliffs--Mid-County, Organizations, Automobiles

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The first Santa Cruz High School, located at Walnut Avenue and California Street.

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

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The Santa Cruz City Hall located at 809 Center Street was designed in 1938 by C. J. Ryland in the Monterey Colonial Revival style.

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Subject Headings and Keywords: Government--Santa Cruz City--City Hall, Arches, Columns, Courtyards, Gardens, Fountains, Urns