A real photo postcard of William Techumseh Heaton, San Gabriel Canyon, California, ca. 1900s.

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A real photo postcard of William Techumseh Heaton, San Gabriel Canyon, California, ca. 1900s.

Entry/Object ID

2016.134.1.114

Description

A real photographic postcard of William Techumseh Heaton, San Gabriel Canyon, California, ca.1900s. William "Billy" Heaton stand outside of his mine near Peachtree Flat, now known as Heaton Flat. The area was located at East Fork in the San Gabriel Canyon. William is seen holding a shovel in his right hand and a pick-ax over his left shoulder and a wheelbarrow to his left. The stamp box indicates that this postcard was published between 1906 and 1915. With minor discoloration, the object is in good overall condition.

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Object Name

Real Photographic Postcards