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Panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905

Glimpse history through old images of California, USA.

Anaheim

Birdseye View photo of Anaheim, California circa 1915
Birdseye View panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915
Closeup of a birdseye view panorama photo of Anaheim, California, circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
Old photo of the Anaheim public school building circa 1915
Old photo of the Anaheim public school building circa 1915. Image: West Coast Art Co., Library of Congress.
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Bakersfield

Five old photos of Bakersfield California circa 1895
Five old photos of Bakersfield California circa 1895. Images: Library of Congress.
Extract from Page 100 of the "Biennial Report of the Department of Public Health of California", published 1890, showing the hospital deaths categorised by disease for the year 1889, in the Kern County Hosiptal at Bakersfield, California.
Extract from Page 100 of the “Biennial Report of the Department of Public Health of California”, published 1890, showing the hospital deaths categorised by disease for the year 1889, in the Kern County Hosiptal at Bakersfield, California.
Old photo of a cottage garden in Bakersfield in California c1890s
Old photo of a cottage garden in Bakersfield in California c1890s. Image: Library of Congress.
An old photo of a home in Bakersfield California, circa 1888
An old photo of a home in Bakersfield California, circa 1888. Image: Library of Congress.
An old photo of a house in Bakersfield California, circa 1888
An old photo of a house in Bakersfield California, circa 1888. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the corner of Railroad Avenue & G Street Bakersfield ca in 1880
Old photo of the corner of Railroad Avenue & G Street Bakersfield ca in 1880. Image: Library of Congress.
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Fresno

Old photo postcard of the Chamber of Commerce Fresno California 1903-04
Old photo postcard of the Chamber of Commerce Fresno California 1903-04. Images: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo postcard of Mariposa Street Fresno California c1903
Old photo postcard of Mariposa Street Fresno California c1903. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo postcard of the Court House Fresno California c1903
Old photo postcard of the Court House Fresno California c1903. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo taken from the overpass approaching Fresno California 1939
Old photo taken from the overpass approaching Fresno California 1939. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909
Old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909
Closeup of an old photo panorama of Fresno California circa 1909. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910
Old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910. Image: R.J. Waters Aerial Photograph Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910
Closeup of an old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910. Image: R.J. Waters Aerial Photograph Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910
Closeup of an old photo of Fresno California from 1000 ft elevation c1910. Image: R.J. Waters Aerial Photograph Co., Library of Congress.
Old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915
Old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915.
Closeup of an old Panorama view of Fresno California 1915. Image: Haines Photo Co., Library of Congress.
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Long Beach

Old stereograph images of Long Beach California, taken in 1906.
Old stereograph images of Long Beach California, taken in 1906. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of Long Beach California circa 1904
Vintage postcard of Long Beach California circa 1904. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of The Park, Long Beach, California.
Vintage postcard of The Park, Long Beach, California. From the beginning of the 20th Century. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of Bath House, Long Beach, California, circa 1904
Vintage postcard of Bath House, Long Beach, California, circa 1904. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
WW2 aircraft worker Long Beach California
WW2 aircraft worker at Long Beach, California. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division, The New York Public Library.
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Los Angeles

Old picture of Los Angeles California circa 1888
Old picture of Los Angeles California circa 1888. Image: Library of Congress.
Old Lithograph of Los Angeles California circa 1857
Old Lithograph of Los Angeles California circa 1857. Image: Library of Congress.
Early Old photo of Los Angeles California
Early photo of Los Angeles California. Image: Library of Congress.
Closeup of an early photo of Los Angeles California
Closeup of an early photo of Los Angeles California. Image: Library of Congress.
Early image of Los Angeles, California
Photographic print of Los Angeles, California, on stereo card
Old photo of East Side Park Los Angeles California pre 1905
Old photo of East Side Park Los Angeles California pre 1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.
Old photo of West Side Park Los Angeles California pre 1905
Old photo of West Side Park Los Angeles California pre 1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905
Closeup of a panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.
Panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905
Panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of a panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905
Closeup of a panorama of Los Angeles California pre1905. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.
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Oakland

Old map of the City of Oakland and surroundings, published 1888
Old map of the City of Oakland and surroundings, published 1888. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library.
Old map of the city of Oakland, Berkeley, Oakland & Brooklyn townships and Alameda, published in the early 1890s
Old map of the city of Oakland, Berkeley, Oakland & Brooklyn townships and Alameda, published in the early 1890s. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library.
Old Stereograph of the Mansion House, Entrance College Grounds,12th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, circa 1870
Old Stereograph of the Mansion House, Entrance College Grounds,12th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, circa 1870. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the view from the Grand Central Hotel, Oakland, California, taken in 1880
Old stereograph of the view from the Grand Central Hotel, Oakland, California, taken in 1880. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the View from the Grand Central Hotel, Oakland, in 1880
Old stereograph of the View from the Grand Central Hotel, Oakland, in 1880. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the High School, at corner 12th and Market, Oakland
Old stereograph of the High School, at corner 12th and Market, Oakland. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the High School, corner of 12th and Market, Oakland
Old stereograph of the High School, corner of 12th and Market, Oakland, california. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo postcard of City Hall Square, Oakland, California circa 1903
Old photo postcard of City Hall Square, Oakland, California circa 1903. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard Piedmont Springs Park, Oakland, California
Vintage postcard Piedmont Springs Park, Oakland, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of the Piedmont Springs Park Club House, Oakland, California.
Vintage postcard of the Piedmont Springs Park Club House, Oakland, California. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the ferry landing from Oakland, taken in 1906
Old stereograph of the ferry landing from Oakland, taken in 1906. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of the Seventh Regiment National Guards, from Los Angeles, camped in Lincoln Square, Oakland, in 1906
Old stereograph of the Seventh Regiment National Guards, from Los Angeles, camped in Lincoln Square, Oakland, in 1906. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of a Government relief boat at Oakland loading supplies for the stricken city of San Francisco, following the earthquake of 1906
Old stereograph of a Government relief boat at Oakland loading supplies for the stricken city of San Francisco, following the earthquake of 1906. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo of the day after election at Oakland, California, on November 12, 1936.
Old photo of the day after election at Oakland, California, on November 12, 1936. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old photo of a Real estate office, Oakland, California, taken in 1940
Old photo of a Real estate office, Oakland, California, taken in 1940. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
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Pasadena

Pasadena, California, around 1899.
Pasadena, California, around 1899. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress
Hotel Green, Pasadena, California, Pre-1905.
Hotel Green, Pasadena, California, Pre-1905. Image: Detroit Photographic Co. Library of Congress
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Redlands

Craig Crest, Redlands, California
Craig Crest, Redlands, California. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, Redlands, California, 1890s
Old photo of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, Redlands, California, taken in the 1890s. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of Redlands, California, from Smiley Heights circa 1900
Old photo of Redlands, California, from Smiley Heights. Circa 1900. Image: Library of Congress.
View from Smiley's Heights, Redlands, California, pre-1905
View from Smiley’s Heights, Redlands, California, pre-1905. Image: Detroit Photographic Co. Library of Congress.
Old Panorama of Redlands California c1908
Old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress
Closeup 1 of old Panorama of Redlands California c1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands California circa 1908. Image: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908
Old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908. Image: Pillsbury Picture Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908. Image: Pillsbury Picture Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908. Image: Pillsbury Picture Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908
Closeup of an old panorama photo of Redlands CA from Smiley Heights circa 1908. Image: Pillsbury Picture Co., Library of Congress.
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Riverside

Old stereograph of Magnolla Avenue, Riverside, California
Old stereograph of Magnolla Avenue, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of people Irrigating an orange grove, Riverside, California
Old stereograph of people Irrigating an orange grove, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of a man Irrigating an orange grove, Riverside, California
Old stereograph of a man Irrigating an orange grove, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of Picking oranges, Riverside, California, USA
Old stereograph of Picking oranges, Riverside, California, USA. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California
Old stereograph of Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of a Cactus Garden, Riverside, California
Vintage postcard of a Cactus Garden, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of Pepper Drive, Riverside, California, circa 1903
Vintage postcard of Pepper Drive, Riverside, California, circa 1903. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of Automobile Road, Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside, California, circa 1909
Vintage postcard of Automobile Road, Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside, California, circa 1909. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Cloister Music Room, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Vintage postcard of the Cloister Music Room, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Santa Cecelia Windows, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Santa Cecelia Windows, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage Postcard of Orange Street, Riverside, California, circa 1909
Vintage Postcard of Orange Street, Riverside, California, circa 1909. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of the Easter Sunrise Pilgrimage to Father Serra's Cross, Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside, California
Vintage postcard of the Easter Sunrise Pilgrimage to Father Serra’s Cross, Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Old postcard of Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of Summit of Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside, California
Old postcard of Summit of Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of Rubidoux Mountain Looking North, Riverside, California
Old postcard of Rubidoux Mountain Looking North, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Old postcard of the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of the Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside,California
Old postcard of the Rubidoux Mountain, Riverside,California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of the Patio, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Old postcard of the Patio, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
St. Catherine's Well, New Glenwood, Riverside, California, circa 1904
St. Catherine’s Well, New Glenwood, Riverside, California, circa 1904. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of an Irrigating Canal, Riverside, California
Old postcard of an Irrigating Canal, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of an Irrigation Canal, Riverside, California, USA
Old postcard of an Irrigation Canal, Riverside, California, USA. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old postcard of St. Catherine's Well, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California, USA
Old postcard of St. Catherine’s Well, Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California, USA. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Vintage postcard of Carmel Tower, Glenwood Misssion Inn, Riverside, California
Vintage postcard of Carmel Tower, Glenwood Misssion Inn, Riverside, California. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
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Sacramento

Flood of Sacramento California January 1850
View of Sacramento City as it appeared during the great inundation in January 1850. Drawn from nature by Geo. W. Casilear & Henry Bainbridge ; lithograph print, Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division
Old picture of the foot of J. Street, showing I., J., & K. Sts Sacramento California c1850
Old picture of the foot of J. Street, showing I., J., & K. Sts Sacramento California c1850. Image: Library of Congress.
Old lithograph of Sacramento California published 1852
Old lithograph of Sacramento California published 1852. Image: Cooke & LeCount, Library of Congress.
Old photo of J Street Sacramento CA from Hastings Block, published 1866
Old photo of J Street Sacramento from Hastings Block, published 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of K Street, Sacramento, from Masonic Hall, published 1866
Old photo of K Street, Sacramento, from the Masonic Hall, published 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of K Street, Sacramento, from Kohn's Building, published 1866
Old photo of K Street, Sacramento, from Kohn’s Building, published 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of The New Capitol Building, Sacramento City published 1866
Old photo of The New Capitol Building, Sacramento City published 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the Bridge across the Sacramento, and C.P.R.R. cars, published in 1870
Old photo of the Bridge across the Sacramento, and C.P.R.R. cars, published in 1870. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the Steamers for the Upper Sacramento River, at Sacramento 1866
Old photo of the Steamers for the Upper Sacramento River, at Sacramento in 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the Sacramento River and Levee from Front Street, Sacramento City 1866
Old photo of the Sacramento River and Levee from Front Street, Sacramento City 1866. Image: Library of Congress. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the City Cemetery Sacramento California 1866
Old photo of the City Cemetery Sacramento California 1866. Image: Library of Congress.
Old photo of the Free Masons Hall Sacramento California 1870
Old photo of the Free Masons Hall Sacramento California 1870. Image: Library of Congress.
Closeup of an old photo of the Free Masons Hall Sacramento California 1870
Closeup of an old photo of the Free Masons Hall Sacramento California 1870. Image: Library of Congress.
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San Bernardino

Panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Inage: Library of Congress
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909.
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of a photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup 4 of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup 4 of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909
Closeup of old photo panorama of San Bernardino, California c1909. Image: Library of Congress
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San Diego

Old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
Closeup of an extract from an old photo panorama of San Diego, California, taken around 1908. Original Image credit: California Panorama Co., Library of Congress.
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San Francisco

Old photo of Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, taken in 1866.
Old photo of Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, taken in 1866. Image: Lawrence & Houseworth, Library of Congress.
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Californian Gold Rush

Old photo of the View on the first Summit of Sierra Nevada taken June 15 1866
Old photo of the View on the first Summit of Sierra Nevada, California, taken June 15 1866. Shows a man, woman and either a second woman or child in a horse and buggy. Despite it being June, the snow is thick on the ground. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old photo of James Marshall at the sawmill he built for John Sutton when he discovered Californian gold circa 1850
Old photo of James Marshall at the sawmill he built for John Sutton when he discovered Californian gold. Reproduction of a photo taken circa 1850. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old stereograph of a group of Piute or Paiute Native Americans, taken in the 1860s
Old stereograph of a group of Piute or Paiute Native Americans, taken in the 1860s. North and South Paiute native Americans are two distinct groups speaking Numic languages. The Northern Paiute traditionally lived in what we now call eastern California. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old stereograph of a view among the Chinese on Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California, taken in 1870
Old stereograph of a view among the Chinese on Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California, taken in 1870. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of John Chinaman working on the railroad, taken in 1875
Old stereograph of John Chinaman working on the railroad, taken in 1875. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of a Chinese fishing camp in California, circa 1870s
Old stereograph of a Chinese fishing camp in California, circa 1870s. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of a miner panning out with a sieve in the 1860s
Old stereograph of a miner panning out with a sieve in the 1860s. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old stereograph of Hydraulic mining in California, taken around 1870
Old stereograph of Hydraulic mining in California, taken around 1870. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.
Old lithograph of San Francisco, California, circa 1851
Old lithograph of San Francisco, California, circa 1851. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old picture of Native Americans at Yosemite Valley, California, published in 1866
Old picture of Native Americans at Yosemite Valley, California, published in 1866. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old photo of the P. J. Espenscheid store, Nevada City, California, taken in the 1850s
Old photo of the P. J. Espenscheid store, Nevada City, California, taken in the 1850s. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old photo of Gold miners, El Dorado, California, taken before 1853
Old photo of Gold miners, El Dorado, California, taken before 1853. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
Old photos of Sutter's Creek, Amador County, California, from the South, taken in the 1860s
Old photos of Sutter’s Creek, Amador County, California, from the South, taken in the 1860s. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
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