Back of Wolfskill stone house photo WY167C. Residence of J.R. Wolfskills on Rio de los Putas Grant. Taken in midwinter with snow on ground. [...]
A large sketch of the Carquinez Straits and San Pablo Bay with the town of Benicia in 1885. Several notable structures are present such as Benicia City Hall, Turner and Eckley Ship Yard, Fire Department Building, Carquinez Packing Company, Palace Hotel, St. Augustine College, and the Bank of Benicia..
Birds Landing Store erected in 1875 by Frank and Dinkelspiel. Town first known as New Jerusalem. John Bird erected a grain warehouse and; wharf on Montezuma Slough in 1869. Bird first postmaster in 1875 and; the village became known as Birds Landing. [...]