Andrew Putnam Hill photograph album, 1887-circa 1895.

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Andrew Putnam Hill photograph album, 1887-circa 1895.

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The images in this album primarily document the Palo Alto residence of Jane and Leland Stanford, the Palo Alto Stock Farm horses, and Stanford University. The university images include the cornerstone laying in 1887, opening day ceremonies in 1891, Encina Hall, Roble Hall, the Library, the Museum, student groups and activities, and various views of campus buildings. Other images include the Alameda in San Jose, palm trees, and prune drying. Many of the university images are also represented in the Stanford University Archives General Photograph Collection.

4 linear feet.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6778399

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Hill, Andrew Putnam, 1853-1922.

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Formerly a student of art, Andrew Putnam Hill became a professional photographer in 1889, opening a studio in San Jose, California with his partner, Sydney J. Yard. While his studio produced many individual and group portraits, he also became well known for his views of the Santa Clara Valley region and the Santa Cruz mountains. He became an ardent conservationist and, working with other members of his newly founded Sempervirens Club, lobbied throughout the state against commercial cutting of re...

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Palo Alto Stock Farm (Calif.)

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Biographical/Historical Sketch The Palo Alto Stock Farm comprised the major farming properties of Senator Leland Stanford. The first property of the Palo Alto Stock Farm was purchased in 1876 from George Gordon; later additions increased its size to approximately 8000 acres. The Stock Farm later became the site of Stanford University. Vina Ranch, a 55,000 acre ranch, was purchased by Leland Stanford between 1881 and 1885. The Ranch was sold i...

Stanford University. Encina Hall.

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Stanford University. Roble Hall.

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