Written on back of the photograph, "Louis Booksin, Willow Glen, cherry grower." Booksin married Elizabeth Kirk on December 1, 1896. He owned three fruit ranches (90 acres) in San Jose.
Collage of photos from August 1924 at an office of clerical workers. Artwork by Frank Hill, photo by Gordon. [Frank Hill was a commercial illustrator who often produced collages such as this one for the Mercury News; he had a second floor office on...
A portrait of Henry Curtner, a Santa Clara Valley pioneer who became wealthy in real estate and land speculation. He owned the Rancho Tularcitos in Milpitas and was a generous philanthropist.
San Jose (Calif.); Morning Time and Evening Herald; The Daily Times; Cottle & Wright; Leddy's Market
This photograph depicts the Morning Times and Evening Herald building. The Daily Times, Cottle & Wright and Leddy's Market were housed in the same building. This building was located at 65 South Market Street in San Jose.
Fourth of July; Electric Light Tower; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Technology; San Jose (Calif.)
Writton on back of photograph, "San Jose Electric Light Tower located on Market and Santa Clara Streets. This is a night scene during the 4th of July, I don't remember the date. Ernest W. Ostererjan presents this picture to the San Jose State...
San Jose (Calif.); Downtown; Baptist churches; LaRosa Beauty Salon; Ida's Tuxedo Rentals; San Jose Paint and Wallpaper Company
Baptist Church, South Second Street at San Antonio Street, San Jose, California. LaRosa Beauty Salon, Ida's Tuxedo Rentals, San Jose Paint and Wallpaper Company can also be seen.
On back of the photograph, "First regular switch engine in San Jose Yard. A switch engine was put on in 1886 for 3 months in the fall. Photo taken 8/8/1887. The San Mateo, D. M. Manhive-engineer; H. Haggerty-fireman, J. Grismer-foreman, J....
