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Photo courtesy Darlene Thorne Collection

"Taken on the Esplanade, Cliff House marked by dot above it."
"Father and Mary Adele - Jan 1921, Mary Adele - 3 yrs"
Model-T
Mike Winslow: "There is no seawall. Phase one of the seawall should be seen in 1921. So this has to be pre-1916 which is when phase one was completed. Based on the concessions and comparing this to other photos. This is about 1914-1915."
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Photo courtesy Darlene Thorne Collection

Photo courtesy John Freeman Collection

Photo courtesy Darlene Thorne Collection

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Postmarked: Nov 17, 1920 (rev)

Left to right in the car are Ruth Woods, Henrietta Woods, Henry Woods, and Ed Smith
Courtesy of the Woods / Gaylord Family collection

"1920 Paige Motor Car" (description from seller)

To learn more...

The Cliff House features prominently in the history of the automobile. Those early auto enthusiasts would rendezvous at the Cliff House frequently, even establishing the CSAA (California State Automobile Association) in a meeting at the Cliff House. Click here to learn more.
One popular automobile activity was the "Moonlight Run". Click here to learn more.
History was also made when the first transcontinental auto race was held, with the Cliff House serving as the starting line. Click here to learn more.