A group of beautiful 1870s California stereoviews published by renowned photographic artist Carleton Watkins, including views of the Hotel del Monte in Monterey. Views include: 

1. [Hotel del Monte Monterey Cal.] Series "Watkins' New Series." 427 Montgomery St. imprint. Period ink-inscribed title to verso. 

The Hotel del Monte was first opened in 1880 by Railroad baron Charles Crocker as a luxury destination for wealthy rail travelers from the East Coast. The original building burnt in 1887 but was quickly rebuilt. A second fire in 1924 led to another rebuild, this time in a Spanish Revival style. In 1919, American artist and developer of Morse Code, Samuel F.B. Morse, took over the property and expanded it into a vast resort with golf courses, polo grounds, and more. 

2. [Residence of W.C. Ralston, Belmont]. Series "Watkins' Pacific Coast." 22 & 25 Montgomery St. imprint. 

3. 3803. Hotel del Monte, Monterey, Cal. Series "Watkins' New Series." 427 Montgomery St. imprint. Period ink-inscribed title to verso. 

4. [Mission Dolores]. Series "Watkins' Pacific Coast." 22 & 25 Montgomery St. imprint. With autograph note signed by William F. Joy affixed to the verso reading: "These photographs were obtained by me in California in 1872 and represent many places which I visited."

5. Donner Lake, C.P.R.R. 4239. Series "Watkins' New Series." 26 Montgomery St. imprint. Period ink-inscribed title to verso. 

A dramatic landscape with Donner Lake visible in the distance. 

6. 2523. View of the town of Yreka, Siskiyou Co., Cal., looking West. Series "Watkins' Pacific Coast." 22 & 25 Montgomery St. imprint. 

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