Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Woodward's Gardens and other parks, squares and cemeteries in San Francisco

Title
Stereoscopic views of Woodward's Gardens and other parks, squares and cemeteries in San Francisco [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1880?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Anthony, Ernest.
  • Weed, Charles L.
  • Soule, John P.
  • Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916.
  • Newth, E. W.
  • Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912.
  • Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Thomas Houseworth & Co. pbl
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 35 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90 x 177 mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of parks, squares and cemeteries in San Francisco: primarily Woodward's Gardens, but including South Park, Portsmouth Square or Kearney Street Plaza, including views of homes, a horse drawn trolley, a cable car and carriages. Views in Woodward's Gardens include a lake, lawns, gardens, fountains, picnic tables and sculpture; the conservatory, including interior; the office, a music hall, a "mosque", a summer house in the style of an Islamic palace and a band stand; a view of Chinese men visiting the seal pond; a view of mounted men wearing armour participating in a "tournament"; children in a boat on a pond. Includes on view each of Lone Mountain cemetery and the Jewish cemetery. Some duplication.
Alternative Title
  • Pacific Coast Views. 2484.
  • California. 60.
  • Descriptive views of the American continent.
  • Views of American Scenery. 119, 152, 155, 160.
  • California. 1329.
  • San Francisco. 417-423, 425, 492.
  • Watkins' Pacific Coast. 298, 799, 1628, 1630, 1631, 1634, 1651.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by E. Anthony, Charles L. Weed, Carleton Watkins and other photographers and publishers.
  • View by Anthony may be from a negative by Weed.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F411
Title
Stereoscopic views of Woodward's Gardens and other parks, squares and cemeteries in San Francisco [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1880?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
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Added Author
Anthony, Ernest. Publisher
Weed, Charles L. Photographer
Soule, John P. Photographer
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916. Photographer
Newth, E. W. Photographer
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. Publisher
Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Thomas Houseworth & Co. Publisher
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Pacific Coast Views. 2484.
California. 60.
Descriptive views of the American continent.
Views of American Scenery. 119, 152, 155, 160.
California. 1329.
San Francisco. 417-423, 425, 492.
Watkins' Pacific Coast. 298, 799, 1628, 1630, 1631, 1634, 1651.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F411
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