Research Catalog

Stereoscopic Views of Santa Clara County, California

Title
Stereoscopic Views of Santa Clara County, California [graphic].
Publication
1863?-1906.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916.
  • Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Lawrence & Houseworth. pbl
  • Underwood & Underwood. pbl
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 9 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88x177mm. or smaller.
  • 4 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Santa Clara County, including Palo Alto, New Almaden, Mt. Hamilton and Saratoga: includes views of railroads; dwellings; the New Almaden Quicksilver works including miners emerging from a tunnel and men with surveying equipment, the smelting works and the "Hacienda;" views of a cactus garden at Stanford, the Lick Observatory, Leland Stanford's home after the 1906 earthquake, and a group of people picnicking at Saratoga.
Alternative Title
  • California. 93.
  • Watkins' Pacific Coast. 124, 136, 137, 152.
  • Pacific Coast Views. 145, 153, 162.
Subject
  • Stanford, Leland, 1824-1893
  • Railroad tracks > California
  • Dwellings > California
  • Mercury mining > California > New Almaden
  • Astronomicl observatories > California
  • Cactus
  • Tourist industry
  • Gardens > California > Palo Alto
  • Picnics > California
  • Surveying
  • California
  • Santa Clara County (Calif.)
  • Palo Alto (Calif.)
  • Mount Hamilton (Calif.)
  • Saratoga (Calif.)
Genre/Form
  • Stereographs.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Artists' signatures.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by Carleton Watkins, Lawrence & Houseworth and other photographers and publishers.
  • One view has hand-written caption and is signed by Watkins.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F341
OCLC
NYPG89-F341
Title
Stereoscopic Views of Santa Clara County, California [graphic].
Imprint
1863?-1906.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916. Photographer
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. Publisher
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Lawrence & Houseworth. Publisher
Underwood & Underwood. Publisher
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
California. 93.
Watkins' Pacific Coast. 124, 136, 137, 152.
Pacific Coast Views. 145, 153, 162.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F341
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