Postcard view of cactus garden at Whitsend in Rancho Santa Fe, circa 1950-1969

Postcard

Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society

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Name/Title

Postcard view of cactus garden at Whitsend in Rancho Santa Fe, circa 1950-1969

Entry/Object ID

2026.010.210

Description

Color postcard showing the cactus garden at Whitsend in Rancho Santa Fe. The garden contains numerous cacti, agaves, other succulents, rocks, and palms arranged in a landscaped setting. Printed text on the back reads “CACTUS GARDEN at WHITSEND” and “Rancho Santa Fe, California.” The back identifies Amescolor Publishers, 1310 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, California, and has the legacy notation “PH 473.”

Collection

Early Rancho Santa Fe Village Construction and Development Photographs

Postcard Details

Publisher

Amescolor Publishers

Date Published

circa 1950 - circa 1969

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5.5 x 3.5 inch