California Views
The Pat Hathaway Photo Collection
Mr. Pat Hathaway, Photo Archivist
Historic Monterey, California • (831) 373-3811
Historic Monterey, California • (831) 373-3811
Arlington Hotel and Annex with a man in a carriage
The Arlington Hotel was one of Santa Barbara’s most prominent luxury destinations in the late 19th century. This photograph captures the grand façade and carriage traffic that defined the era’s resort culture. The original Arlington Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1909, marking the end of one of the city’s earliest hospitality landmarks.
The McKinley Adobe
The McKinley Adobe stood at the northwest corner of Pacific and Jefferson streets and was one of Monterey’s notable early civic buildings. Built in 1874 by Captain Thomas G. Lambert, it later housed the offices of the Monterey Peninsula Herald. Today, the structure is known as the McCone Building of the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
San Buenaventura Mission
This historic mission structure reflects the early Spanish colonial presence in California. Founded in 1782, Mission San Buenaventura became a spiritual and agricultural center for the region. The architecture shown here preserves the mission’s enduring cultural and religious legacy.
Spreckels Sugar Factory
After the April 18, 1906 earthquake near Salinas, Claus Spreckels began contracting with growers for sugar beets destined for this refinery. At the time, it was considered the largest sugar refinery in the world and one of California’s largest brick buildings. The factory became a defining industrial landmark for the region.
M.E. Church, Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue
The Methodist Episcopal Church stood prominently along Pacific Grove’s Lighthouse Avenue, serving as both a religious and community gathering place. Its Gothic-inspired architectural details reflect the craftsmanship of the period. This image captures Monterey County’s growing civic identity at the turn of the century.
The Monterey Hotel, Alvarado Street
The Monterey Hotel was a central fixture along Alvarado Street during Monterey’s commercial expansion. Its ornate façade and corner presence made it a visual anchor in the downtown district. The building remains one of the area’s enduring historic landmarks.
Pebble Beach Lodge, 17 Mile Drive
This early view of the Pebble Beach Lodge shows the rustic elegance that would later define the resort community. Situated along the scenic 17-Mile Drive, the lodge became synonymous with coastal leisure and exclusivity. The photograph captures the understated charm of Pebble Beach before large-scale development transformed the region.
Hotel Del Monte
Opened in 1880 by Charles Crocker and the Pacific Improvement Company, Hotel Del Monte was one of California’s grand resort hotels. The Crocker family dined there in August 1888, underscoring its prominence among elite travelers. The hotel burned twice—first on April 1, 1887, and again on September 27, 1924—yet its legacy remains central to Monterey Peninsula history.