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Watkins (Carleton E.) Sun Sketches of San Mateo

Owning Institution: UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

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The Sun Sketches of San Mateo album contains 25 photographic prints taken by Carleton E. Watkins in 1875 featuring views of early San Mateo County. Especially featured is the Baywood residence and estate of financier John Parrott, built in 1868 on what was previously the Rancho de las Pulgas. Also pictured are the Fair Oaks and El Cerrito residences, owned by W.D.M. Howard and Thomas H. Selby, respectively; St. Matthews Church; the first hotel of San Mateo; El Camino Real; Crystal Springs Road; San Mateo Creek; Crystal Springs Valley; and a view of the town of San Mateo. Watkins' wagon, by which he traveled on many of his photographic expeditions, is visible in some of the prints.... View collection guide.

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Along Crystal Springs road
Baywood
Baywood
Baywood
Baywood
Baywood from across El Camino Real. Portion of Watkins' wagon visible left …
The Bungalow, Baywood
The Bungalow, Baywood. Residence of John Parrott, Jr
Crystal Springs road along San Mateo Creek
Crystal Springs road along San Mateo Creek
Crystal Springs road along San Mateo Creek
Crystal Springs road along San Mateo Creek
Crystal Springs Valley
Crystal Springs Valley. Watkins' wagon visible on the right
El Camino Real and San Mateo Creek bridge
El Cerrito
"El Cerrito": residence of W. D. M. Howard
Formal garden, Baywood
Garden and fountain of "Fair Oaks" residence of Thomas H. Selby
[Garden and fountain of "Fair Oaks" residence of Thomas H. Selby. ?]
Orchard in front of the Bungalow
San Mateo's first hotel, built by Tony Oakes; later E. Taylor residence
[San Mateo's first hotel, built by Tony Oakes; later E. Taylor residence] …
St. Matthews Church, San Mateo
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