Signs on El Monte Road, 1930-1940

Signs on El Monte Road, 1930-1940

Signs on El Monte Road, 1930-1940

Name/Title

Signs on El Monte Road, 1930-1940

Entry/Object ID

1993.053.004

Description

Road signs on three stakes posted in a field, with railroad tracks in the background. These signs were probably near the intersection of the Southern Pacific tracks and El Monte Road. There are two diamond-shaped signed posted by the California State Automobile Association, directing motorists to the following destinations: La Honda via Alpine Creek Rd., 21 miles; Mountain View, 3 miles; San Jose, 14 miles; Saratoga, 11 miles; Los Altos, 1/8 mile; San Francisco, 38 miles. There are also signs for Neary Pony Farm, 1/2 mile; Canyon Inn; Shangri-La, 3 miles; Hermoso Park Picnic Grounds, 2 miles.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Date made

1930 - 1940