The Golden Gate - entrance to San Francisco harbor
Creator
Key, John Ross, 1832-1920
Date
1879 March 8
Summary
View of the Golden Gate the strait that connects the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, in San Francisco, California; ships and boats ply the water, and sheep graze on hillsides.
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 27 x 38 cm. (10 1/2 x 15 in.)
Subject
Golden Gate (Calif. : Strait)--19th century; San Francisco (Calif.)--19th century; San Francisco Bay (Calif.)--19th century; Bays (Bodies of water)--California--San Francisco--19th century; Channels--California--San Francisco--19th century; Sailing ships--California--San Francisco--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711008768; Harper's weekly.
Notes
"E. Held" inscribed on original and reproduced in wood block engraving.; Tear sheet consists of page 185 from "Harper's Weekly" March 8, 1879.; Title printed on tear sheet.; R7110087681
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