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Ancestors and descendants of Lewis Dodd and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Dodd ...
No full textPartially reprinted from the Baldwin genealogy.Mode of access: Internet
Sheep grazing on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch, ca.1890
No full textPhotograph of sheep grazing on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch, ca.1890. Over a hundred sheep graze or lounge on the rich pasture. The pasture is hilly and surrounded by trees. To the right is the shores of a lake (or stream?). Caption reads: "contented sheep on Baldwin'ranch , an afternoon in 1890".; "Santa Anita Race Track, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Park, Baldwin Lake, Baldwin Avenue -- Elias Jackson Baldwin (1828-1909) left his mark on these Southern California landmarks, and much more. One of the great characters of Southern California history, he was described by writer Arthur M. Ellis in 1933: 'Lucky Baldwin's reputation must survive for generations to come as that of one of the greatest pioneers of the West, the greatest builders of California, the most spectacular of libertines, and the most contradictory of characters in our annals.' And Baldwin certainly earned his nickname 'Lucky.'" -- unknown author.; "Most historians agree that the big break that made his fortune, and earned him his nickname, came in 1867. Wealthy enough to take a world trip, before he left he instructed his broker to sell his stocks if they fell below a specific price. He then left to hunt elephants in India. His trip ended in New York where he became a vaudeville producer, representing a troop of Japanese entertainers he'd met in Tokyo. When he finally got back to San Francisco, Baldwin learned that his stock had fallen below the figure he specified, but his broker had been unable to sell because Baldwin had taken the key to his safe with him. But instead of a financial disaster, it was incredible good fortune. The value of his stock had rebounded spectacularly, leaving Baldwin with a multi-million dollar windfall. This was only the first of many stories that are credited as the source for his nickname, but Lucky Baldwin always insisted that his moneymaking ability was the result of shrewd investment. With his newfound riches he survived stock crashes and bank failures, built the Baldwin Theater and Baldwin Hotel ('the finest west of New York'), and became an American legend." -- unknown author
Drawing of the exterior of the Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, ca.1890
No full textPhotograph of a drawing of the exterior of the Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, ca.1890. The five story hotel is topped by a massive and elaborate dome, which is in turn topped by a tall pole. It has arched windows on all of its floors except the first one, which is occupied by awning-covered shops. There is a lamppost on the street corner in front of the hotel. In the foreground are fourteen pedestrians and two horse-drawn vehicles standing on the cobblestone street
Three boys in front of an old log cabin brought by Elias J. Baldwin to Rancho Santa Anita from his father's home, ca.1940
No full textPhotograph of three boys in front of an old log cabin brought by Elias J. Baldwin to Rancho Santa Anita from his father's home, ca.1940. The narrow, one-story shanty is pictured at center, surrounded by the lush vegetation, vines and the trunks of trees. The front door is open but the frame appears to be slanted to the right. The roof is constructed of thin wooden planks with many gaps between. In front, three boys stand near the steps to the cabin, which are made out of cobblestone. To the right, a plaque can be seen that details the history of the cabin.; The plaque reads: "Old Log Cabin. In the early 1880's E.J. Baldwin had this cabin transported from his father's farm in Hamilton, Indiana, where he spent his early boyhood, to Rancho Santa Anita"
Exterior of Hugo Reid's adobe on the Baldwin Ranch, showing a large pond in the foreground, ca.1939
No full textPhotograph of the exterior of Hugo Reid's adobe on the Baldwin Ranch, which was originally known as Rancho Santa Anita, ca.1939. Reid, a Scotsman, was the first owner of the rancho and he built the adobe in 1839. The house appears to have light-colored wood siding, and the screen door leading inside is open. There are many trees in front of and around the house, which is viewed from across a lake that reflects the image of the house and trees. In the foreground, there is a small palm tree very close to the water
Remains of the old J.P. Bernal adobe on the F.E. "Lucky" Baldwin ranch in Pleasanton, ca.1937
No full textPhotograph of the remains of the old J.P. Bernal adobe on the F.E. "Lucky" Baldwin ranch in Pleasanton, ca.1937. The narrow side of the adobe is shown at center, its spackle cracking across the facade and showing the brick beneath. A single window covered by a wooden door hangs just under the peak of the roof. To the left, a wooden shack seems to be annexed onto the adobe. In the foreground, a plot of truncated trees can be seen.; The ranch was once part of the Rancho El Valle de San Jose, originally granted to Antonio Sunol, Antonio Maria Pico, Augustus Bernal and Juan P. Bernal
The home of Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin, the former Hugo Reid Adobe, at Rancho Santa Anita, ca.1903
No full textPhotograph of the home of Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin, the former Hugo Reid Adobe, at Rancho Santa Anita, in 1903. The single-story house has a long arcade (right) supported by square columns. On the porch is a chair to the right of the door and a basket hanging from the shingled incline roof. A large tree covered in vines stands near the entrance to the arcade. A small garden surrounded by rocks (foreground) has a variety of plants growing in it. Surrounding trees shades the house
Burial site of Elias Baldwin's four American Derby-winning horses at the Baldwin Ranch, ca.1910
No full textPhotograph of the burial site of Lucky Baldwin's four American Derby-winning horses, Valante (1885), Silver Cloud (1886), Emperor of Norfolk (1888), and Rey El Santa Anita (1894) at the Baldwin Ranch, ca.1910. The grave consists of a foundation made up of three square stone steps topped by a massive vertical stone Maltese Cross. There is a large bush growing near the left side of the monument, partially covering the left corner. Standing with her foot on the bottom step, a woman wearing a dress, jacket and hat gazes at the cross. In the background, there are several trees, including three palm trees, and there is a horse standing on the left side of the picture
Historic tree at Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, ca.1888
No full textPhotograph of the historic tree at Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, ca.1888. The tree stands at center, growing from the slope of a hill that feeds into the dry ravine at left. In the background left, the gaurd rail of a bridge can be seen.; "Viscaino hung bell on this tree and held mass in 1602 and Father Juniper Serra utilized it for the same purpose June 3, 1770 when he first landed to establish a mission for Saint Charles. [Also the boat was tied here.] The tree fell early in 1900 and the trunk was removed to the garden at rear of San Carlos Mission in Monterey. Photo made by a Mr. Adams [a photographer of Monterey about 1890] abt. 1880 and [negative] purchased from him about 1895 by C.C. Pierce". -- Unknown author
Painted portrait of Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, [s.d.]
No full textPhotograph of a painted portrait of Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, [s.d.]. Baldwin is shown from his upper torso to his head and is facing to the right. He is wearing a dark suit with a light shirt and a dark bowtie. He has a long, light-colored mustache and light-colored hair that extends past his large ears. A dark, broad-brimmed hat is perched on his head. Baldwin is an older man with large bags under his eyes and wrinkles on his face
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