7 Iconic Vintage California Photos Santa Monica Desert Ghost Towns 1916–50s
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7 Iconic Vintage California Photos Santa Monica Desert Ghost Towns 1916–50s. Labeled “Santa Monica Beach” on back. Silver Gelatin. Believed to be from mid to late 1920's. These images capture everything from tourism and desert life to ghost towns and beach culture. Great for collectors of. This unique 7-piece lot features evocative scenes from California and the American Southwest, dating from as early as 1916 through the 1950s. Highlights include: Santa Monica Beach (early 1900s) – Crowds along the sand with early beachfront hotels in the background. Labeled “Santa Monica Beach” on back. Silver Gelatin. Believed to be from mid to late 1920's. Approximately 3 x 5" Catalina Island (Avalon) – Scenic coastal view with hills and clustered buildings, partially obscured by a boat passenger. Photo was developed at Van Doran Photo Shop, Lincoln, NE. Estimated 1940's. 2.75 x 4.25" Furnace Creek Inn / Death Valley Resort – Wide view of the building framed by desert hills; crisp and unmarked. Believed to be from late 40's or early 50's. 2.25 x 3.5" "Indian Writings – Greenwater Canyon" – Five women posed in front of a rock wall believed to be near Death Valley's Greenwater ghost town. Marked "Indian Writings, Greenwater Canyon" Believed to be from late 1920's or early 1930's. 2.75 x 4.5" Interior Lodge Attraction – Girl seated beside massive redwood table, likely from a Northern California roadside tourist stop promoting the “World’s Largest Redwood Table.” Visible tear left of center. Silver Gelatin. 3.5 x 3.5" Believed to be from the late 1940's to early 1950's. Rock-cut stone structure (Old LA Zoo?) – Eerie image of faux-stone cages or ruins, now believed to be from the original Los Angeles Zoo prior to its closure in the 1960s. 3.5 x 3.5" Believed to be from the 1950's. Looking North from Del Monte Inn – Pacific Grove (Feb 1916) – The writing is party obscured so this is best guess. Small tear in upper right corner. Some black adhesive on back. 3.5 x 2.5" Dated 1916. These images capture everything from tourism and desert life to ghost towns and beach culture. Great for collectors of: Early California photography Ghost towns & abandoned America Historic landmarks & tourism Western and desert ephemera This lot includes a mix of original early silver gelatin prints and mid-century Kodak fiber-based photographs, all authentic vintage prints from the early 1900s through the 1950s. 📦 Shipping & Returns • Free U.S. Shipping – Carefully packaged for safe delivery • 30 Day Returns – Must be returned in original condition
