This image shows the left side of the wharf walkway, with the view reversed from the previous card, as Anastasia’s can now be seen on the right side of the road, but the candy store is not visible in the distance.

The description states:
FISHERMAN’S WHARF, MONTEREY CALIFORNIA
Colorful shops and seafood restaurants abound on the pier. While nearby, the picturesque fishing boats are to be seen riding at anchor.
–The large building in the center was once the Central Fish Co., a processing and wholesale fish seller, but the building was purchased by another owner and is shown as the Chowder House restaurant. Such changes of ownership and purpose are common and ongoing on the wharf.
This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.

This image has proceeded down the wharf towards the small white entrance on the right, previously seen in the middle distance. On both sides of the walkway are open air fresh fish markets, as well as a local candy store.

The description states:
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Monterey, California
is a tourist center with numerous good restaurants, gift shops and headquarters for charter fishing boats.
–The list on the building shows the range of fish available to the visitor for purchase, though likely not all at the same time.
This postcard was used and is dated 18 June 1979.

This image follows on from the previous one, from a vantage point on the ground instead of elevated as before. The same Harbor House entrance is visible on the left, and the edge of the Tarantino’s sign on the right.

The description states:
FISHERMAN’S WHARF – MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Entrance to one of Monterey’s most popular and interesting attractions. A quiet 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.
–Clothing  in this era is considerably more formal for the visitor, as there are men and boys in suits, women in fancy dresses, and only a few dressed in more casual styles. This image likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows an elevated view of the pedestrian entrance to the public wharf, known as Fisherman’s Wharf, In Monterey, Calfornia. The view extends almost to the end of the wharf.

The description states:
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Monterey, California
This picturesque old wharf is a must for the Monterey Peninsula visitor. Here are many gift shops, markets, restaurants, fishing party boards, a wharf theatre and the Wharf Aquarium with pet seals and sea lions.
–The wharf was originally intended for both auto and pedestrian traffic, as indicated by the paved road down the middle of the wharf. Tourist activity increased to the point where autos became a liability and were prohibited during normal business hours, as indicated on the white sign on the right of the entrance.
Many of the buildings have changed ownership, but the Harbor House on the left is still operating as a gift shop, the theatre is still active, but the Aquarium has long been closed.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.

This image moves away from the monk’s immediate rooms into an area of the mission where there were two stories constructed, as shown here by the upper level rounded and gothic pointed arches in the upper level. The missing elements of the structure would likely have been wood of some sort, and likely rotted away and collapsed.

The description simply states:
MONK’S QUARTERS
SAN JOSE MISSION
San Antonio, Texas
–The card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the brick and stone construction of arches and doorways that provided accommodations for the monks who lived at the mission. These portions of the building fell into disrepair after the mission was secularized and sold off to local landowners.

The description simply states:
MONK’S QUARTERS
SAN JOSE MISSION
San Antonio, Texas
–Secularization resulted in the abandonment and destruction of many mission structures throughout the United States. Others fell to neglect or abuse over the course of more than a century.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image is a detailed closeup of the window itself, carved by Pedro Huizar. It is called the Rose Window, and the name is attributed to a woman Huizar had once known. This window opens on to the sacristy to provide illumination during services.

The description states:
THE ROSE WINDOW, MISSION SAN JOSE
San Antonio, Texas
According to legend, these stones were carved by Pedro Huizar in memory of his Spanish sweetheart Rosa — hence the name “Rosa’s Window” or Rose Window.
–This romantic legend is unlikely. The term rose window is common in Gothic architecture to describe a window in the south facade, such as this one, which provides light to the sacristy.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image of Mission San Jose comes closest to the door sculptures, making it possible to recognize many features of the figures, including Christ at the top, St. Joseph (San Jose), St. Dominic, St. Francis, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Joachim and St. Anne.

The description states:
SAN JOSE MISSION
San Antonio, Texas
View of the famous Mission’s beautiful carved doorway.
–The balcony is a stylistic element not intended for actual human access. This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.