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Highway through the Redwoods, California

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This image shows a road as it passes through the towering sequoia forest along the Coast Range of California.

Selithco True Color from Ektachrome


The description states:
114 – CALIFORNIA REDWOODS
The redwoods, Sequoia Sempervirens, grow only along the Coast Range from Southern Oregon to Big Sur. The oldest of all living things, they often reach to a height of more than 300 feet and a diameter of 20 feet. The highway curves through the grace and beauty of magnificent groves of these monarchs of the forest.
–There is another relative of this tree, the Sequoia Giganteum, which is not as tall but is much wider in diameter, often large enough for a car to drive through a living, standing tree. These grow in the Sierra range on the eastern side of California.
In addition, the redwoods are no longer considered the oldest living thing, as the California bristlecone pine has been identified as much older.
This card was used and is dated 27 June 1956.

Lake at Sunset

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This image shows an unidentified body of water as it looks with the sun just disappearing behind the trees on the far side of the water.

Mirro-Chrome by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc.


The description states simply: DROWSY WATERS
–Since this postcard was used, and mailed in Riverside, California, it is believed this body of water is somewhere near there.
This card is dated 15 Jul 1953.

Freeways in Los Angeles, California

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This image shows a very small segment of one of the many freeways that wind their way around and through the Los Angeles basin.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
FREEWAYS
Los Angeles, California
A vital link in Los Angeles’ rapid expansion. Beautiful snow-capped mountains in distance.
–Given their height and size, the mountains are most likely the San Gabriel Mountains, which form the northern border of the Los Angeles basin.
It is difficult to identify this particular highway designation, as it was undoubtedly replaced when the Interstate system was completed.
The cars visible here indicate this image dates from the 1950s.

Santa Barbara Coastline, California

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This image is a low aerial view of the highway that passes through Santa Barbara, California, following the Pacific coast.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA COASTLINE
Reminiscent of the French Riviera in U. S. Highway 101 entering Montecito with its extensive private parks and gardens. Santa Barbara nestles in the background.
–The city of Montecito is just a short distance east of the Biltmore Hotel featured in the previous posting. It is considered one of the wealthiest communities in the nation.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, California

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This image shows the coastline and main roadway along the Santa Barbara coast in southern California.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
CHANNEL DRIVE
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Tree-lined avenue near world-famous Biltmore Hotel. City of Santa Barbara in the background.
–The Biltmore still exists in the same location, but is known as the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore. It is located fairly far east of the center of town, past the Clark Estate and the Zoo.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Produce Mountain, Hollywood California Farmers Market

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This image shows an extensive pile of vegetables and fruit offered for sale at the famous Farmers Market in Hollywood, California.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
FARMERS MARKET
Los Angeles, California
California’s finest fruits featured in exotic displays at Farmers Market, a mecca for tourists.
–The description states Los Angeles, but the market is in Hollywood. This image shows that while the stalls are covered, they are still open to the weather, particularly here where a tree is allowed to flourish among the businesses.
This card was used and is dated 23 June 1955.

The Tropics Produce Stall, Hollywood Farmers Market, California

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This image shows a typical range and quantity of fruit and vegetables available at the Farmers Market in Hollywood, California. This business is called The Tropics.

Mirro-Chrome by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc.


The description states:
PRODUCE AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Los Angeles, California
Luscious domestic and tropical fruits in a riot of color are only one of the many fascinating sights in the famous Farmers Market. Many delicious edibles are flown in daily from the Islands of the Pacific.
–As noted in the description, some of the produce sold in the Farmers Market was imported from across the Pacific, probably primarily from Hawaii, which was not a state at the time.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Melton’s Produce Stall, Farmers Market, Hollywood, California

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This image shows two of the employees of Martin Melton’s produce stall in the Famers Market in Hollywood, California.

Mirro-Chrome by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc.


The description states:
FARMERS MARKET
Los Angeles, California
“Morning fresh fruits and vegetables” started Farmers Market in 18 little canvas booths many years ago and this motto is still followed by all the produce booths which carry only the choice grades of the many California products.
–The wooden implement in front of the customer, between the two employees, is a shopping cart.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Shopping at Melton’s, Hollywood Farmers Market, California

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This image shows a typical customer looking over the produce for sale at Melton’s, one of the stalls at the Farmers Market in Hollywood, California.

A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.


The description states:
FARMERS MARKET, LOS ANGELES
This popular shopping center, unique in its arrangement of open air stands, is typical of Southern California’s climate.
–At this time there were over 80 such stalls for vendors, and the establishment continues in the same location today.
The basket to the right of the shopper is not a wastebasket, but a shopping cart for transporting her purchases to her car or other transport.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Patio Dining, Hollywood Farmers Market, California

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This image is a view from above the diners as the eat under colorful umbrellas on the patio of one of the dining establishments associated with the Hollywood Farmers Market.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
FARMERS MARKET
Los Angeles, Calif.
Dining on the sun deck of the fabulous Farmers Market.
–These diners appear to be eating a more substantial meal than those in the previous posting.
The photo is credited to Geo. E. Watson. This image likely dates from the 1950s.