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Title:
Fishermans Wharf
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Entrance to one of Monterey's most popular and interesting attractions. A quaint and colorful cluster of fine seafood restaurants, fresh fish stalls, and numerous souvenir shops. Here bases the commercial and sport fishing fleet and playful sea lions cavort around the pilings.
Title:
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey (CA), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Perched on the granite outcrops of Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium explores the facts, myths and mysteries of Monterey Bay, one of the world's richest marine regions. The Monterey Bay Aquarium on Cannery Row is among the Worlds largest. Its galleries and exhibits explore the facts, myths and mysteries of the bay beyond its decks. More than 6500 creatures represent some 525 species of regional marine life.
Title:
First Theatre In California 1847
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Casa Munras Garden Hotel
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1963 May-01
Description:
The Casa Munras is located in the heart of the first capital of California, Monterey - Filled with the atmosphere of gracious elegance and tradition at hospitality of Early California, the Casa Munras is a complete garden resort hotel - 135 Delightful Rooms, Heated Pool, Shops, Modern Recreational and conference facilities, Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing. a Master Hosts motor Hotel.
Title:
Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Attractive gift shops, excellent sea-food restaurants and fish markets.
Title:
Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
This picturesque old wharf is a must for the Monterey Peninsula visitor. Here are many gift shops, markets, restaurants, fishing party boats, a wharf theatre and the Wharf Aquarium with pet seals and sea lions. Commercial Fishing Boats and pleasure craft are moored in the Harbor.
Title:
Monterey Bay
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful bay was discovered in 1542 by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. It was Sebastian Vizaino, sailing north from Mexico, who in 1602 wrote such glowing reports of the "Noble harbor" which he promptly named in honor of the Viceroy of New Spain, Gaspar de Zuniga, Count of Monterey. In 1818 Hypolite Bouchard, the French pirate, raided the town and pillaged for a week before sailing south. Monterey was the seat of intrigue and plotting even up to the time Commodore Sloat raised the American flag over the Customhouse in 1846. Today Monterey is a modern town with a touch of the past . . . M. P.
Title:
Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, California is a tourist center with numerous good restaurants, gift shops, and headquarters for charter fishing boat
Title:
Monterey
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Santa Catalina School in the foreground with Del Monte Golf Course (est. 1894) on the left. Center is the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School (Old Del Monte Hotel). Monterey City, Harbor Boat Marina and Old Fisherman's Wharf in upper left, and Cannery Row and Pacific Grove in distance at top. Santa Cruz is 22 miles across the bay to the north.
Title:
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
One of Monterey's many points of interest is this picturesque wharf - lined with excellent restaurants, fresh fish stalls, and souvenir shops. The busy fishing fleet gathers here between catches.
Title:
The Sherman Rose Tree
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Casa Munras Garden Hotel
Monterey (CA), Continental Chrome PM 1978 Oct-12
Description:
This sheltered pool is one of many fine features at The Casa. 130 attractive rooms and suites in a colorful garden setting. Pleasant cocktail lounge. Coffee shop. Dinner and dancing nightly. Excellent golf packages. Splendid facilities for meetings, banquets, private parties. Casa Munras Garden Hotel, Munras and Fremont, Monterey, California 93940. Phone:(408) 375-2411.
Title:
Map Of The Monterey Peninsula
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
There are three organized communities, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. In addition to these there is the Hotel del Monte and their properties. Monterey is one of the most picturesque of American cities. It is known as the city of three flags and the cradle of California's history and romance. The American flag was first raised in July 1846--- making this U.S. possession and in Sept. l1849 the first state capitol was located here. Pacific Grove is a beautiful city of homes, on the northern top of the peninsula. Carmel is a picturesque town located in a dense pine forest with a beautiful bay frontage and a mountainous background. This quaint village has become nationally known as an artists colony.
Title:
San Carlos Borromeo (El Carmel Mission)
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
San Carlos is the second mission in the order of founding and is situated in Carmelo Valley; it is in a good state of preservation to-day and is well noted for its fine type of mission architecture
Title:
Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Road of A Thousand Wonders, Southern Pacific.
Title:
Map Of The Monterey Peninsula
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
There are three organized communities, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. In addition to these there is the Hotel del Monte and their properties. Monterey is one of the most picturesque of American cities. It is known as the city of three flags and the cradle of California's history and romance. The American flag was first raised in July 1846-making this U.S. possession and in Sept, 1849 the first state capitol was located here. Pacific Grove is a beautiful city of homes, on the northern top of the peninsula. Carmel is a picturesque town located in a dense pine forest with a beautiful bay frontage and a mountainous background. This quaint village has become nationally known as an artists colony.
Title:
Colton Hall
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Colton Hall in Monterey, California's first state capitol building, was the scene of the first Constitutional Convention -- 1849. It was named for Reverend Walter Colton, Monterey's alcalde, who had been chaplain of the historic frigate "Congress."
Title:
Arch Rock, Pacific Grove
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
C512 - Angelo's
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1947 Apr-19
Description:
Situated on Fishermen's Wharf is famous for its seafood dishes, Italian pizza, and its artistic decorations which caused a civic controversy.
Title:
The Bar Room
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Built in 1847 by Jack Swan, it was used at various times as a sailors' boarding house and whalers' headquarters. In the spring of 1848 the first paid theatrical performance in California was given here.
Title:
Colton Hall
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Colton Hall in Monterey, California's first state capitol building, was the scene of the first Constitutional Convention - 1849. It was named for Reverend Walter Colton - administrative officer of Monterey.
Title:
Old Spanish Mission
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Built in 1770
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
House Of The Four Winds
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Block House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Hotel Del Monte, The world famous seaside and winter resort, near Monterey.
Title:
The Maze
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
The Maze, Hotel Del Monte Grounds.
Title:
Robert Louis Stevenson House
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-06
Title:
Junipero Serra's Monument
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Jul-27
Title:
Colton Hall
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Built in 1847-1849 by the first American Alcelde, Walter Colton, as the Town Hall. In 1849 the Constitutional Convention met here. The upper floor has been restored by the Monterey City Museum Board and is open to the public. The jail adjoining was built in 1854.
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Built during the Mexican period, it is he oldest remaining government building west of the Rockies. Here commodore John Drake Sloat raised the American flag on July 7, 1846, proclaiming California part of the United States. Now a State Historical Monument.
Title:
On View At Harbor House Gifts
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California, Grand Daddy of all Clocks. Ten feet high and more than a life time to carve.
Title:
Scenic Bay Cruise
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Title:
Harbor House
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Distinctive Gifts Old Fishermans Wharf Monterey Ca
Title:
On View At Harbor House Gifts
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California, Largest known Cypress and Sea oil on Canvas by Richard Hamilton. 23 feet long by 8 feet high.
Title:
Monterey Theatre
Monterey (CA), Real Photo unused
Title:
Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Real Photo unused
Title:
Hotel Del Monte Lobby
Monterey (CA), Real Photo unused
Title:
Robert Louis Stevenson House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Barracks Presidio Of Monterey
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1918 Jul-05
Title:
Live Oaks, Hotel Del Monte Grounds
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Title:
MISSION INN, Patio Showing New Wing
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Title:
General Sherman Home
Monterey (CA), Linen PM 1939
Title:
Rober Louis Stevenson House
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
The Stevenson House was buit in 1840 by Rafer Gonzaler and was formerly known as "The French Hotel" .Here Robert Louis Stevenson spent the fall months of 1879 and among other works wroth "Vendetta of the West " .This is the only remaining house in the West that was occupied by Stevenson.
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Linen PM 1937
Description:
OLD CUSTOM HOUSE, A Long marrow Adobe Building with a tower at each and ,standing near shore of monterey Bay.The oldest portion datwes to 1814 and was used necessaries by the Spabish, Mexeican and American Grovenments. It was here on only 7th 1846 ,the Amercian Flag was raised by commodore Jobn Drake Sloat, signalizing the passing Califirnia from Mexican rule.
Title:
Campus - Y.W.Ca. Conefrence Grounds
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
CAMPUS - Y.W.CA. CONEFRENCE GROUNDS ASILOMAR, MONTEREY CO.
Title:
Point Lobos Near Y.W.Ca. Conefrence Grounds
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
POINT LOBOS NEAR Y.W.CA. CONEFRENCE GROUNDS ASILOMAR, MONTEREY CO
Title:
El Carmel Mission
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
FOUNDED 1770. SAN CARLOS IS THE SECOND MISSION IN THE ORDER OF FOUNDING AND IS SITUATED IN CARMELO VALLEY; IT IS IN A GOOD STATE OF PRESERVATION TO-DAY AND IS WEEL NOTED FOR ITS FINE TYPE OF MISSION ARCHITECTURE. "ON THE ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS"
Title:
Cannery Row
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
CANNERY ROWIS IN THE FOREGROUND. BEAUTIFUL MONTEREY BOAT HARBOR IS SEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PICTURE
Title:
Cannery Row
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
CANNERY ROWIS IN THE FOREGROUND. BEAUTIFUL MONTEREY BOAT HARBOR IS SEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PICTURE
Title:
Stevenson House, State Historical Monument.
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
FRONT VIEW OF BUILDING, JUAN GIRARDIN PURCHASED THIS 1838 ABOBE FROM RAFAEL GONZALES IN 1856, AND CHANGED THE FRONT TO ACCOMMODATE HIS GENERAL STORE. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON WAS A TENANT OF GIRARDIN'S WIDOW IN 1879, WHILE BRIEFLY IN MONTEREY.
Title:
Colton Hall
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
EIRST CAPITAL. THIS WAS THE FIRST CAPITOL BUILDING OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND WAS ERECTED IN 1849 BY THE REV. WALTER COLTON, CHAPLAIN OF THE FRIGATE CONGRESS, AND ALCALDE OF MONTEREY 1846-1848. THE FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION MET HERE ON SEPT. 1st,1849.
Title:
First Theatre In California
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
A HISTORIC FIRST IN THE GROWTH OF THE NATION'S MOST POPULOUS STATE - AN IMPORTANT TOURIST ATTRACTION
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
NESTLED UNDER A BEAUTIFUL MONTEREY CYPRESS, THIS HISTORIC OLD BUILDING IS A FAMOUS LANDMARK VISITED BY ALL TOURISTS.
Title:
Monterey Peninsula, California
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1962
Description:
MONTEREY PENINSULA, CALIFORNIA ...HERE IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED TREES. Taraval Rambler San Francisco
Title:
California'S First Theater
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
BUILT IN 1847 BY JACK SWAN, IT WAS USED AT VARIOUS TIMES AS A SAILORS' BOARDING HOUSE AND WHALERS' HEADQUARTERS. IN THE SPRING OF 1848 THE FIRST PAID THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE INCALIFORNIA WAS GIVEN HERE. NOW A STATE HISTORICAL MONUMENT.
Title:
San Carlos Mission
Monterey (CA), Divided Back
Title:
Witch Tree
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Title:
From The Windows Of Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Title:
Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Photograph taken at his Lititz residence in 1877. Eminent pioneer of California who founded Sacramento in 1839 and over whose lands poured the gold rush of 1849. Lived his last nine years in Lititz and is interred in an honored corner of the nearby Moravian Cemetery
Title:
Casa Munras Garden Hotel
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Casa Munras is located in the heart of the first capital of California, Monterey. Filled with the atmosphere of gracious elegance and traditional hospitality of Early California, the Casa Munras is a complete garden resort hotel - 135 Delightful Rooms, Heated pool. Shops. Modern Recreational and conference facilities, Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing.
Title:
Stevenson House
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1958
Description:
Built in the late 1830's by Rafael Gonzales as his home. Later it became the store and home of the Girard in family with whom Robert Louis Stevenson roomed in the fall of 1879. Now a State Historical Monument
Title:
San Carlos Mission
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1912
Title:
C520 - Royal Presidio Chapel
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
The only Presidio Church to survive the changes of California history is this remarkable building in Montrrey, completed in 1795. This structure has been in constant use since its completion.
Title:
Royal Presidio Chapel
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded June 3, 1770, it is the only presidio Chapel remaining in California. It has been in continuous use since 1795.
Title:
Dennis The Menace Playground, El Estero Park
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
El Estero Park has a lagoon for sailboats, a ball park, picnic grounds, youth center, and Dennis the Menace playground. The playground was designed by Hawk Ketcham, creator of "Dennis the Menace," and designer-Sculptor Arch Garner.
Title:
Greetings From Monterey County
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Key To Views On Other Side:- M - Bixby Creek Bridge, O - Among The Big Trees N - Royal Presidio Chapel T - The Beach E - Breakers On West Cliff Drive R - Robert Louis Stevenson House E - Old Customs House Y - Yacht Racing.
Title:
Angelo's
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Situated on Fisherman's Wharf is famous for its seafood dishes, Italian pizza, and its artistic decorations which caused a civic controversy.
Title:
White House Lodge, 1262 Munras Ave
Monterey (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
Located on the Monterey-Carmel Highway #1 Newest Post -Adobe Motel with the latest modern conveniences and the traditional charm you expect of the Peninsula. Ethan Allen Furnishing - Individually Heated Rooms - Tiled Tubs & Showers - Free Radios & TV
Title:
Greetings From Monterey
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Key to views on other side :- Upper left - Fishing Fleet Upper right - First California theatre Lower left - Royal Presidio Chapel Lower right - Old Customs House
Title:
Hotel San Carlos
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
A beautiful nine story fire-proof building of Spanish architecture, situated in the heart of Monterey.
Title:
Air View Of Monterey
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
The Presidio and Pacific Grove On the Monterey Peninsula, there are three organized communities, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. Monterey is one of the most picturesque of American cities, and is rich in historical interest, many of the old landmarks still stand. This view shows a portion of the business section, and the fishing fleet at anchor in the bay. Nearby, may be seen the Presidio of Monterey, an army post covering some 400 acres, which is the garrison for officers and enlisted men of the Cavalry and Field Artillery. Beyond in a forest of pines and fronting on the bay, is the residential community of Pacific Grove, a city of unusual beauty. This is the starting point of the famous 17 mile Drive, which follows the rugged and beautiful coast line, through the Del Monte Forest, to the famed and picturesque village of Carmel.
Title:
Air View Of The Monterey Peninsula
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Showing Del Monte Hotel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and in Distance Carmel. On the Monterey Peninsula, there are three organized communities, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. In addition to this is the Del Monte Hotel and properties. Monterey is one of the most picturesque of American cities. It is known as the city of three flags, and the cradle of California's history. California's first state capitol was located here, as well as many other historical landmarks, which today unfold the romance of "Old Monterey". Pacific Grove is modern, progressive residential city of unusual beauty, and is the edge of Monterey Bay. Carmel is a village of unusual quaintness and beauty nestled among the pines with a superb bay frontage and a mounatinous background. It is a community of the artist, the writer, the poet, the scientist, the painter and the playwright- a cultural center of unusual interest and famous the world over.
Title:
Royal Presidio Chapel
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Mission San Carlos De Monterey was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and later abandoned when he founded the Carmel Mission in 1771. The Royal Presidio Chapel of Monterey now used as a place of public worship was built on the site of the old mission in 1794
Title:
Old Whaling Station
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Monterey, the first capital of California, is situated on the shores of Monterey Bay. It is rich in historical interest, many of the old buildings still stand. California's first Whaling Station, which has been restored, was established in 1855.
Title:
The House Of Four Winds
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
This rambling old structure was the first in this community to boast of a weather vane. From this fact and that also its roof slopes four ways, it received the above name. It was built by Thomas O. Larkin in 1834 and was the first Hall of Records of the state.
Title:
The First Brick Building In California
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Built in 1849 by Duncan Dickenson, a Virginian, and one of the survivors of the famous Donner Party, who came to California in 1846.The house as it stands, is only one wing of the building originally planned. With the Gold Rush in 1849, Dickenson left town, and never returned.
Title:
Fishing Fleet At Anchor
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
A colorful sight are the hundreds of gaily painted fishing craft, riding at anchor in the quiet waters of the bay near Fishermen's Wharf. Monterey is the largest sardine port in the world.
Title:
Sherman And Halleck Headquarters And The Thomas O. Larkin House
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
In 1832, Thomas O. Larkin came to Monterey. He opened a wholesale and retail store, and became the first and only United States Consul to California. Next to the Larkin House, is an old adobe, built by Larkin in 1834.Here was headquartered William Tecumseh Sherman, when he was stationed at Monterey. At that time, the man who was later to be a Civil War General was a Lieutenant. General Halleck was also headquartered here. Sherman as a youth in Monterey, figured in one of the Monterey's wistful legends.
Title:
Hotel Del Monte From Lake
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1908
Title:
In The Tea Garden
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Sherman Rose
Title:
Sandstone Hotel
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Sandstone Hotel at Tassajara Hot Springs
Title:
Mission Inn
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Mission Inn One of Monterey's oldest historic adobe buildings Built By Jose Estrada in the Early American Era
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Officer's Club
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Presidio of Monterey
Title:
Barracks
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Presidio of Monterey
Title:
Point Lobos
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Monterey County
Title:
Mission Inn
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Mission Inn One of Monterey's oldest historic buildings Opposite post office.
Title:
Public Library
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Title:
Asilomar Resort Hotel
Monterey Peninsula (CA), Linen PM 1939
Description:
Merrill Hall. The Auditorium and indoor playground
Title:
First Lumber House In California
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1911
Title:
First Brick Building In California 1847
Monterey (CA), Real Photo PM 1907
Title:
Midway Point, 17 Mile Drive
Monterey Peninsula (CA), Linen PM 1948
Description:
Midway Point on the famous 17 Mile Drive is probably one of the most notable landmarks in the West. The Famous Lone Cypress stands gaunt and brave. Nowhere else in the world are trees like these. The combination of these old haggard and twisted cypress, with pines and cedars that fringe this rock bound coast blend into scenes of unforgetable grandeur.
Title:
Greetings from Monterey Peninsula
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Title:
First American Theatre in California
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
This theatre was built by Jack Swan in 1843 as a lodging house and saloon. It was the first building in California where admission was charged ( sometimes as much as $5.00 a seat) for theatrical performances. Now owned by the state it is a historical museum and sometimes used for revivals of early melodramas by modern Troupers of the Gold Coast
Title:
Casa Munras Hotel
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1956
Description:
First erected by Estaban Munras, the first diplomat from Spain to California, in 1824, Casa Munras has grown to be the Peninsula's largest-over 100 cottage units-swim pool-excellent food
Title:
Public Library
Monterey (CA) unused
Title:
Officers' Club
Monterey (CA) unused
Title:
Cypress, 17 Mile Drive
Monterey Peninsula (CA) unused
Description:
These strange, but strikingly picturesque trees so common on the Monterey Peninsula clinging to the rocks along this rugged coast, and on the nearby slopes are native to this locality and play an important part in the scenic grandeur that abounds
Title:
The First Brick Building in California
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
First Brick House Built in 1849 by Duncan Dickenson, a Virginian, and one of the survivors of the famous Donner Party, who came to California in 1846. The house as it stands, is only one wing of the building originally planned. With the Gold Rush in 1849, Dickenson left town, and never returned
Title:
The Old custom House
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
Old Custom House ; To most people, the Old Custom House in Monterey is the most interesting building on the pacific Coast. In the earliest days, it was not only used for conduct of Royal business, but it was the social center for Spanish aristocrats. Here beneath the Spanish Flag, pressing matters of state were settled and gala balls were held. The upper end was built in 1814 by the Spaniards. The center section was built by the Mexicans when they had wrested independence from Spain. On July 7th, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat raised the American flag over the building, and the lower end of the custom house was added on by the Americans. It is along Adobe building and stands near the shore of Monterey Bay
Title:
Sherman and Halleck Headquarters and the Thomas O. Larkin House
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
The Larkin House In 1832, Thomas O. Larkin came to Monterey. He opened a wholesale and retail store, and became the first and only United States Consul to California. Next to the Larkin House, is an old adobe, built by Larkin in 1834. Here was headquartered William Tecumseh Sherman, when he was stationed at Monterey. At that time, the man who was later to be a famous Civil War General was a Lieutenant. General Halleck was also headquartered here, Sherman as a youth in Monterey's wistful legends
Title:
Old Whaling Station
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
Monterey, the first capital of California, is situated on the shores of Monterey Bay. It is rich in historical interest, many of the old buildings still stand. California's first Whaling Station, which has been restored, was established in 1855
Title:
The Fishing Fleet at Anchor
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
A colorful sight are the hundreds of gaily painted fishing craft, riding at anchor in the quiet waters of the bay near Fishermen's Whart. Monterey is the largest sardine port in the world
Title:
Royal Presidio Chapel
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
Mission San Carios De Monterey was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and later abandoned when he founded the Carmel Mission in 1771. The Royal Presidio Chapel of Monterey now used as a place of public worship was built on the site of the old mission in 1794
Title:
Air View of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
Showing Del Monte Hotel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and in Distance Carmel, On the Monterey Peninsula, there are three organized communities, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. In addition to this is the Del Monte Hotel and properties. Monterey is one of the most picturesque of American cities. It is known as the city of three flags, and the cradle of California's history. California's first state capital was located here, as well as many other historical landmarks, which today unfold the romance of ""Old Monterey."" Pacific Grove is a modern, progressive residential city of unusual beauty, and is situated in the midst of a pine forest on the edge of Monterey Bay. Carmel is a village of unusual quaintness and beauty nestled among te pines with a superb bay frontage and a mountainous background. It is a community of the artist, the writer, the poet, the scientist, the painter and the playwright - a cultural center of unusual interest and famous the world over
Title:
Old Custom House
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1909 Aug-15
Title:
Midway Point
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Title:
The Monterey Cypress
Monterey (CA), Linen PM 1944 May-09
Description:
The picturesque Monterey cypress and pain trees cling to precarious footholds on the cliffs, still lifting their gnarled branches in defiance to the ocean gales which have twisted them into such grotesque shapes.
Title:
Holiday Inn Monterey
Monterey (CA), Chrome PM 1980 Aug-00
Description:
Monterey Peninsula's Only Beachfront Hotel
Title:
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1910 Jul-16
Title:
Surf On Seventeen Mile Drive
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-06
Title:
Midway Point
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Aug-14
Title:
Carmel Mission
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Jul-25
Title:
Ivy Grove At Hotel Monterey
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Witch Tree
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1915 Aug-25
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Cypress Trees On Seventeen Mile Drive
Monterey (CA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Seventeen Mile Drive, near Monterey, California. On line of S.P.R.R.
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The Ostrich
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1911 Sep-24
Description:
Seventeen Mile Drive, near Monterey, California. On line of S.P.R.R.
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Ort Ord
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
OVERLOOKING THE BLUE WATERS OF MONTEREY BAY, JUST A SHORT DISTANCE FROM HISTORIC OLD MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA'S FIRST CAPITAL, FORT ORD IS AN EXCELLENT ALL-YEAR TRAINING GROUND.
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Carmel Mission
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1907
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Early Days In Monterey
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1919
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Hotel Del Monte
Monterey (CA), Divided Back PM 1913
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The Old Custom House Porch
Monterey (CA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1909
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Laguna Seca Race Track
Monterey Peninsula (CA), Chrome unused
Description:
The West's most colorful sports car race track and one of the top courses in America
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Greetings From Monterey County
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Key to views on Other side :- M - Bixby Creek Bridge O - Among The Big Trees N - Royal Presidio Chapel T - The Beach E - Breakers On West Cliff Drive R - Robert Louis Stevenson House E - Old Customs House Y - Yacht Racing
Title:
Greetings From Monterey
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
Description:
Monterey literally bristles with historical interest. Monterey was discovered by Carrillo. 50 years after Columbus discovered America. Most of the early day charm of California's first capital under the Spanish and later under the Mexican flag is retained in the historical old buildings and homes, relics of a romantic past. M - Old Customs House O - Larkin House N - Colton Hall (First Capitol) T - Ghost Tree, 17 Mile Drive E - Air View r - First Theatre in California E - Hotel San Carlos Y - Old Mission.
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Point Joe On 17 Mile Drive
Monterey Peninsula (CA), Linen PM 1938
Description:
Point Joe on the famous 17 mile drive is a point where seven ocean currents meet. Several ships have met disaster on this rugged point
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Hotel San Carlos
Monterey (CA) unused
Description:
A beautiful nine story fire-proof building of Spanish architecture, situated in the heart of Monterey
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Home of Robert Louis Stevenson
Monterey (CA) unused
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Fishing Fleet at Anchor
Monterey (CA) unused
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Royal Presidio Chapel
Monterey (CA) unused
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Home of Robert Louis Stevenson
Monterey (CA) unused
Title:
A Porttion of Monterey and the Presidio
Monterey (CA), Linen unused
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