Railroad tracks near the Sea Beach Hotel

Railroad tracks near the Sea Beach Hotel, which opened in 1888. The top of the hotel is visible behind the smaller building on the left. A horse-drawn streetcar is seen heading toward its beachfront terminus. On the right is a freight car on the Gharkey pier. The beach and Monterey Bay are visible in the background.

Source of information: Notes on back of photo

McCaleb p. 20

MacGregor p. 310
Date: late 1880's
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1880s
Rights: This photograph/postcard is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use
Physical Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Identifier: LH-0399

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“Railroad tracks near the Sea Beach Hotel.” late 1880's. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9629. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.