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View of ocean waves on the cliffs at the end of Garfield Avenue (now Woodrow Avenue), with the Vue de l'eau streetcar station in the background.
From Back: "A view from scenic West Cliff Drive along the ocean palisades. When in bloom the many varieties of Mesembryanthemums (ice plant) drape the cliffs with a colorful carpet."
From Back: "Running through the city of Santa Cruz, California, the San Lorenzo River wends its way to the sea."
It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Thomas J. Welsh and constructed between 1885--1889. The Gothic memorial arch in the front was erected in 1891.
It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Thomas J. Welsh and constructed between 1885--1889. The Gothic memorial arch in the front was erected in 1891.
From Back: "Founded Sept. 25, 1791 as the 12th California Mission. The original buildings, which stood on the site now occupied by the Holy Cross Church, were destroyed in 1857, and in 1931 this replica was built."
From Back: "Following the early California style of architecture, this building forms a pleasing picture with the colorful flowers in the foreground. It is part of the Civic Center."
From Back: "Constructed about 1810, this is the oldest building in Santa Cruz, its walls -- more than a foot thick -- once housed Spanish soldiers."