Canafornian's photos with the keyword: 1906

POSTCARD Date: Not posted or dated, but the caption on the card dates the image as March 30, 1906. Publisher / Photographer: Gibson Notation: The card's message was signed by "Brother Walter" and addressed to a Miss M. E. Reeve in Surrey, England. It was, however not posted. In the message, Walter (Reeve) explains; "I put these cards in an envelope because I thought they might not reach England." He goes on the explain the image; "You will see the patrol wagon is full of strikers, I see it full two or three times." On the far right is the Windsor Hotel at 655 Main Street - now (2018) known as the Manwin Hotel. On the ground floor, there are two large windows with three doorways in between. Both Windows have the "Windsor Hotel" name. On the left window, "Maison Francais" and "Joe Serina[?] Prop [Proprietor]" both appear - on the right window, "Bar Room". The three doorways, left to right, are identified as "Office", "Ladies Entrance" and "Bar". On the centre building the sign reads; "Shiloh [Cough Syrup] Will Cure Your Cough".

Unposted. Publisher/Photographer: Gibson Policemen standing guard to protect this streetcar from damage during the 1906 Streetcar strike. Wonderful outfits on the gents behind them. Early in Gibson's career - when he had not polished his ability to inscribe his captions very well.