California Collection (page 18)

Great 36 1-2 Inch Telescope at Lick Observatory, California (b/w photo)
8658176 Great 36 1-2 Inch Telescope at Lick Observatory, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance of Golden Gate, California (b/w photo)
8658151 Entrance of Golden Gate, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of Golden Gate, California)

Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with flag and an unclear annotation Roundhouse at Ston..., 1906 (photo)
8772273 Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with flag and an unclear annotation Roundhouse at Ston..., 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Vineyard in California, c.1910 (print)
7293181 Vineyard in California, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Wine industry in California, USA. The grapes arrives by horsecar at the winery)

San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street
UIG5448293 San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street. It ran between San Francisco and Portland, c.1922 (b/w photo); Underwood Archives/UIG.

An Australian ladybird
5310166 An Australian ladybird; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Australian ladybird, Novius koebeli, which was successfully introduced into California by the fruit growers to control aphids)

1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo)
7134022 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene.); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise (b/w photo)
7133864 Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise (b/w photo); (add.info.: Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

State University Buildings, California; Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo)
8644676 State University Buildings, California; Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State University Buildings)

Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)
8644027 Chinese gold mining in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese gold mining in California)

Cliff House, and Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Rest on the Road, Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo)
8644671 Cliff House, and Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Rest on the Road, Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliff House)

The old palms at Los Angeles (b/w photo)
8652998 The old palms at Los Angeles (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old palms at Los Angeles)

Cadrilla celebration (b/w photo)
8652993 Cadrilla celebration (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadrilla celebration)

Logging in the Redwoods (b/w photo)
8652989 Logging in the Redwoods (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Logging in the Redwoods)

In the depths of the forest (b/w photo)
8652980 In the depths of the forest (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the depths of the forest)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo)
8659907 Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World's Longest Bridge)

San Francisco South from the Cliff House (b/w photo)
8658204 San Francisco South from the Cliff House (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: San Francisco South from the Cliff House)

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (b/w photo)
8658305 Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California)

Sea Adventure: The North-West Passage (colour litho)
8668766 Sea Adventure: The North-West Passage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North-West Passage)

Prospectors in camp during the California Gold Rush, 1850s
NWI4712525 Prospectors in camp during the California Gold Rush, 1850s.; (add.info.: Prospectors in camp during the California Gold Rush, 1850s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Leichtlin's mariposa or mariposa lily, Calochortus leichtlinii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628260 Leichtlin's mariposa or mariposa lily, Calochortus leichtlinii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Los Angeles
2623658 Los Angeles; (add.info.: Photomechanical panoramic view of Los Angeles. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Handbill for the extreme Clipper Ship "Rattler" to San Francisco in 1864
3031571 Handbill for the extreme Clipper Ship "Rattler" to San Francisco in 1864; Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of San Diego, c.1900 (engraving)
532854 Map of San Diego, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of San Diego, California, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Flag at Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, flag, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at S..., 1906 (photo)
8772274 Flag at Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, flag, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at S..., 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)
8772266 Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C. Hart (1855-1942); (add.info)

Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)
8772265 Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C. Hart (1855-1942); (add.info)

Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation..., 1906 (photo)
8772268 Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation..., 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Cardinal larkspur, Delphinium cardinal. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626351 Cardinal larkspur, Delphinium cardinal. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Elegant tansy, Tanacetum elegans. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626897 Elegant tansy, Tanacetum elegans. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126CK, retired with driveshaft failure. United States Grand Prix West, Rd1, Long Beach, California, USA.15 March 1981. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Riccardo Patrese (ITA), Arrows A3, leads Carlos Reutemann (ARG), Williams FW07C, and eventual race winner Alan Jones (AUS), Williams FW07C

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) waits in the carbon-fibred bodied MP4 but reliability issues forced the team to race the M29F. United States Grand Prix West, Rd1, Long Beach, California, USA.15 March 1981

Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA), Alfa Romeo 179C, made his debut for the Italian marque and finished fourth. United States Grand Prix West, Rd1, Long Beach, California, USA.15 March 1981. BEST IMAGE

Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief
5616640 Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief; (add.info.: Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief; San Francisco, USA 1893. 01/01/1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving)
6947875 Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native indian from California.Human races. Artwork " Encyclopedie d' Histoire Naturelle by Chenu)

1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields (b/w photo)
7134199 1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields.); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

'San Francisco, California, Octr 6th 1851', 1851 (watercolour)
7295640 'San Francisco, California, Octr 6th 1851', 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.6x51.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No)

Baja California, 1844
2902779 Baja California, 1844; (add.info.: Baja California, 1844.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

A Tipo native
2910747 A Tipo native; (add.info.: 1850 19th century illustration of a Tipo native from California, USA, 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Up Yosemite Valley from the Foot of El Capitan, 1865-66 (albumen print)
8696801 Up Yosemite Valley from the Foot of El Capitan, 1865-66 (albumen print) by Watkins, Carleton Emmons (1829-1916); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Sutter's Mill, where the first gold was discovered in California (engraving)
8644013 Sutter's Mill, where the first gold was discovered in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutter's Mill)

Stump of a Big Tree (engraving)
8647837 Stump of a Big Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stump of a Big Tree)

The Pavilion, Garfield Beach, Great Salt Lake, Utah; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
8644687 The Pavilion, Garfield Beach, Great Salt Lake, Utah; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Conservatory and Music Stand (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Telescope, Lick Observatory; Chinese Restaurant, San Francisco (b/w photo)
8644666 Telescope, Lick Observatory; Chinese Restaurant, San Francisco (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescope)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677678 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo)
8664247 Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the news from Madame Tussaud's)

The Starr King Church, San Francisco (b/w photo)
8658149 The Starr King Church, San Francisco (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Starr King Church, San Francisco)

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"California: A Tapestry of Beauty and Achievement" From the thrilling 1984 Summer Olympics in LA, where Sebastian Coe led a pack of legends including Steve Cram and Steve Ovett in an unforgettable 1500m final, to the intricate web of highways that crisscross this vast state on the California Highway Map, there is no denying the allure of California. Venturing further west, we find ourselves navigating through San Francisco's charming streets with its iconic city map as our guide. The Bay of Avalon off Santa Catalina Island beckons us with its tranquil waters and breathtaking vistas – a slice of paradise nestled within California's embrace. As we journey southwards, our gaze is captured by the majestic Hollywood Hills standing tall against the horizon. And there it stands proudly amidst nature's splendor – The Hollywood sign from a tree, an emblem synonymous with dreams realized and aspirations fulfilled. In La Jolla, San Diego County, another marvel awaits – the Mormon Temple. Its grandeur reflects both faith and architectural brilliance against California's picturesque backdrop. Meanwhile, Memorial Stadium in Berkeley echoes with roars from passionate fans who gather to witness sporting triumphs etched into history. The Crystal Pier on Pacific Beach invites us to soak up sun-kissed moments along San Diego's coastline. Here we find solace in sandy shores while gazing at endless horizons that seem to merge seamlessly with azure waters - a testament to nature’s artistry. Returning once more to that fateful Olympic race in Los Angeles; Seb Coe and Steve Cram emerge onto the home straight during their epic battle for glory. Their determination fuels them forward as they leave spectators breathless - capturing hearts not only within those stadium walls but across generations. And finally. . the Beverly Hills Hotel emerges like a beacon among palm trees - an epitome of luxury embraced by countless stars seeking respite under its glamorous roof. It embodies all that California represents - opulence, allure, and a touch of magic.