Reminiscences of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the late 19th century, ca. 1939.

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Holmes, Louise Chevallier. Reminiscences of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the late 19th century, ca. 1939.

Reminiscences of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the late 19th century, ca. 1939.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228721133

Mrs. Holmes begins her reminiscence with her father, Victor Chevallier, sailing from Paris to San Francisco in 1848; her mother later sailed to California from Bordeaux, France. After he arrived, Chevallier purchased the only pharmacy in San Francisco. Louise recalls some of the stories her father told her about early San Francisco, the Gold Rush and vigilante activity. Due to Louise's father's health, the family moved to Los Angeles in 1874. Mrs. Holmes discusses her memories of growing up in Los Angeles and tells stories about some of the eccentric residents of the city. Her father opened a pharmacy across from the Pico House and Louise remembers some of the famous guests she saw at that hotel and at the Grand Central Hotel, including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb. She also gives a general description of the layout of the city and includes details about the cities' doctors, merchants, and photographers as well as the locations of stores and schools.

1 item, 10 pages.

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