BajaNomad - ID this photo?

ID this photo?

John M - 6-19-2005 at 11:56 AM

Where?

Taco de Baja - 6-19-2005 at 12:41 PM

El Rosario?

Mike Humfreville - 6-19-2005 at 12:54 PM

For sure El Rosario. What confuses me is the date. I would guess the '60's but They didn't have electrical power even in San Quintin until the mid '70's. I bought gas several times from that old red gasoline hand-pump. It now stands in the corner of the courtyard of the Baja Cactus hotel next to the "new" gas station.

Thanks for sharing. After everyone's had their best guess, maybe you'll fill us in on the history of your photo.

Yes, El Rosario it is.

John M - 6-19-2005 at 02:11 PM

I'll verify the date and add the source of the photograph a bit later today.

You see, I knew David K was away for a few hours today and wanted you others to have a shot at this!

John Marnell

turtleandtoad - 6-19-2005 at 02:15 PM

How about 1956?

Sharksbaja - 6-19-2005 at 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by John M

You see, I knew David K was away for a few hours today and wanted you others to have a shot at this!

John Marnell

Oso - 6-19-2005 at 02:34 PM

Are those Oregon tags? That could have been my 53 Willys headed south in 68, but it ain't.

Photograph site

John M - 6-19-2005 at 03:49 PM

Caption of this and several accompanying images is as follows:

El Rosario. 1956-1963. ?A small agricultural village and mission site attractively located between tall cliffs in the broad Arroyo del Rosario, a permanent stream, three miles from the Pacific ? In pre-Spanish times Rosario was the site of an Indian rancheria called Vi?adaco. The place was chosen for the first mission founded by the Dominicans in 1774.?

Enjoy this and dozens of other Baja photographs of Howard Gulick that are to be found at the following site:

http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/baja/gulick/

Packoderm - 6-19-2005 at 04:35 PM

I need a time machine!

pokey - 6-19-2005 at 05:40 PM

Thanks for the link John M It was pretty wild for me to see pictures of Ensenada cerca 1950's. Cool cool cool :coolup:

[Edited on 6-20-2005 by pokey]

David K - 6-19-2005 at 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by John M
Where?

John this is excellent! You have Antonio's family gas pump (Standard Oil) location (today's Pemex and Baja Cactus motel)... You can see Mama Espinoza's gas pump, down the street (Union Oil)! In the pre-Pemex days of Baja.

Thanks for the link... I have been checking that site for the photos to post... they have Harry Crosby's and Marquis MacDonald's... but hadn't put up Howard's last time I checked... They are fantastic!

See Leras post

jrbaja - 6-19-2005 at 09:43 PM

regarding "Trolling" :lol:

Looks like an O Fishy O Nada has been .Netted to me! :lol:

David K - 6-19-2005 at 09:57 PM

That's funny JR! Thanks for the laugh (.Netted)! :yes:

J.R. is right ?

jrbaja - 6-20-2005 at 09:07 AM

about what ?

Neal Johns - 6-20-2005 at 09:34 AM

Harry Crosby's photos are at: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/baja/crosby/index.html

Harry is one of the Greats of Baja in my opinion, he researched the history of Baja in general, and specifically obtained guides a few decades ago and rode the El Camino Real on mules. The ECR, in many places, is in terrible shape and it is an arduous task to ride and re-map it. Gulick and others had mapped it but I believe Harry is the first one in modern times to have ridden the whole thing although Baja Bucko is working on it with 80% completed. The result of Harry's effort is several articles in The Journal of San Diego History, and the great book 'The Kings Highway in Baja California'. Harry is still kicking around and can sometimes be found at Keri's Booksigning or Discover Baja's Lectures. A genuinely nice guy.

Arthur - 6-20-2005 at 02:54 PM

Where's that San Pedro Martir mission site that Howard Gulick mentions?

And put those elevations back where you found them, will you, David? Can't you make up some of your own?

Me No - 6-20-2005 at 04:29 PM

Thanks Neal! :yawn:

Neal Johns - 6-20-2005 at 04:42 PM

Don't turn your back, Me No : :lol:

Me No - 6-20-2005 at 05:19 PM

Dag nab it!

thekookbuster - 6-21-2005 at 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Me No
And this one just popped up at baja.net

http://www.baja.net/photobb/showphoto.php?photo=3574

I'm starting to get suspicious here. :no:

You should be! LOL

Me No - 6-21-2005 at 03:56 PM

oooH, good you got some info? I've been looking for an excuse to give her a spanking when I get back down there.o:moon:

Get a life. KOOK!LOL

Hey Me No

jrbaja - 6-21-2005 at 03:59 PM

I'm down here, want me to help while your gone? :lol:

Say hi to her from me and stop by when you head south, I'm in Rosarito.

Me No - 6-21-2005 at 04:12 PM

No way, JR! I have some childrens clothes to donate. When you heading back south?

I just talked to Yho and told her someone is questioning her integrity.I pity the fool. LOL.

Where did Guru go in this thread? DK, It seems that you owe some people a serious appology! We both know Mr. Johns has the insert, and he certainly didn't support your assertations. Apologize, and lets put this matter behind us forever.

[Edited on 6-21-2005 by Me No]

John M

yankeeirishman - 6-21-2005 at 07:01 PM

Do have any more vintage photos? A very interesting photo you shared here. It puts a clear picture in my mind just how it was when Gramps used to fish in Baja, back in the early 50's.

David K - 6-21-2005 at 07:42 PM

Go here: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/baja/gulick/
Hundreds of great Baja photos from the 50's and 60's by Howard Gulick... the greatest map maker and guide author Baja will ever know....

Me No - 6-21-2005 at 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thekookbuster

Quote:

Originally posted by Me No
And this one just popped up at baja.net

http://www.baja.net/photobb/showphoto.php?photo=3574

I'm starting to get suspicious here. :no:

You should be! LOL

this ring a bell. :lol:

CASE NR: SCN 184213-01 :lol:

Give your best to Bubba for me.:moon:

I hear they love child molesters in the big house.

Remember the story I told you on the malecon. I feel the same way. Scum like you need a reality check.