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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Charter Oak Tree -- This tree was named for its presumed resemblance to the historical Charter Oak in Connecticut. According to legend, Don San Antonio, a Mexican official, fled from the Americans during the California - U.S. War carrying a captured flag, important papers and some gold; with the Am…

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Charter Oak Tree -- This tree was named for its presumed resemblance to the historical Charter Oak in Connecticut. According to legend, Don San Antonio, a Mexican official, fled from the Americans during the California - U.S. War carrying a captured flag, important papers and some gold; with the Americans in pursuit, he cached the valuables at the broad base of this great tree.
Item ID
23L
Collection
Paintings
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Dalton, Henry. Rancho de Azusa. Azusa

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.
Item ID
17L
Collection
Paintings
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Railroads. South Pasadena

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.
Item ID
49W
Collection
Paintings
Images
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South Pasadena Station

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.
Item ID
50W
Collection
Paintings
Images
Less detail