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Caption: "Midway Point.," c. 1920. Now-iconic image of a rocky outcropping near Pebble Beach, extending into the Pacific Ocean, with a single cypress tree near the top. This tree, sometimes referred to as the "Lone Cypress," has been photographed extensively over the past century. This tree and outcropping can still be seen as part of the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic road tour of the Pebble Beach Resort area in Monterey County.
Date: 1920
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Caption: "Performing Elephants. Chicago Fair. Sept 23 1934." Three elephants performing in a circus ring at Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition. The Exposition, a world fair attended by thirty-nine million people, celebrated Chicago's one-hundred year anniversary of incorporation. Originally planned to only run from May to November in 1933, it was such a success that its organizers decided to keep it running for a second season from May through October the following year. The central theme of the Exposition was technological innovation, with a motto of "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms."
Date: 9/23/1934
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Caption: "Scene on the American River," c. 1920. Narrow bridge over river, leading to two houses, with sign stating "3. F. Rancho. 1915."
Date: 1920
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No Caption: The Machinery Palace at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
Date: 1915
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Caption: "Surf Bathing, Seaside, Oregon.," c. 1910. Beach scene with groups of people playing in the surf at Seaside, Oregon.
Date: 1910
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Caption: "Conservatory Golden Gate Park," c. 1910. See also 96-07-08-alb03-006, and 96-07-08-alb02-014. The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, originally opened in 1879. After the most recent extensive rehabilitation, the conservatory reopened in 2003 and is a city, state, and national historic landmark.
Date: 1910
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Drawing of column, Student Activities Building, Fresno State College. Design and drawing by Alfred Eichler. Project for Department of Education.
Date: 1940
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Caption: "Oregon Building," features massive cut logs used as columns for the state of Oregon's presentation building at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
Date: 1915
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Caption: "12 inch Gun -- Barbett [sic]," c. 1920. Shows barbette (gun emplacement) with 12-inch coastal defense gun.
Date: 1920
