#alta california

[the-golden-vanity]

Two Years Before The Mast reading update: an unintentionally hilarious passage for a 21st century reader, as Richard Henry Dana explains that there are no streets in (pre-Gold Rush) California.

#reject freeways embrace tradition #two years before the mast #richard henry dana #age of sail #mexican california #alta california #california history #maritime history #nautical history #boat media #boat story #maritime #nautical #age of sail memoir

[upstairsdownstairsandinbetween]

La Crescenta, 2826 Alta Terrace, La Crescenta, California,

By Eric Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. and grandson of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.

#art #design #architecture #interiors #la crescenta #alta terrace #california #staircase #stairway #stairwell #eric lloyd wright #frank lloyd wright #stairdesign #Staircases #balustrade #handrail

[firsttraintovictoriaville]

during USMCA meetings in which all 50 united states, all 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories, and all 31 united Mexican states attended; California would get mad at Baja California for still calling him Alta California, insisting on Baja California being called BC, British Columbia then getting confused and the meeting evolving into the Spiderman meme

#i know alta california was more than just california and the history is complex but i needed to make this joke #im also so sleepy my eyes are trying so hard to close so this may not even be that funny alsfndksjfhsl #welcome to the table #wttt

[confrontthefamiliar]

December 2022 last few days in Nevada City

#nevada City #Nevada county #California #ca #selfie #forest #mirror #Alta sierra

[demospectator]

“Altar in the Chinese Joss-house, San Francisco.  A probable illustration of Eastern Glory Temple from Harper’s Weekly, March 25, 1871.

The Eastern Glory Temple of Dupont Street

The “Eastern Glory” Temple (東華廟; canto: “Doong Wah miu;” pinyin: “Donghua miao”) reportedly opened in 1871 possibly at 929 Dupont Street.  The Daily Alta California of February 10, 1871, reported that a temple “just completed by the six companies” was located in the third story of a row of buildings “on the west side of Dupont street on the west side of Dupont street, between Washington and Jackson.”

The reporter who had been invited to the inaugural rites at the new temple observed that the temple’s central hall honored “Pak Tie,” one of three gods whose statues were so honored.  The temple also venerated in its center hall, Gwan Dai (關帝; pinyin: “Guāndì”), the God of War, and Hung Sing, the God of Water.  Other deities were venerated in side rooms.  

Less than a month later, the Daily Alta California on May 1, 1871, printed a critical letter to the editors from a reader, pointing out numerous inaccuracies in the previous news report.  This letter contains the first reference to the temple as the “Tung Wah Min” in reference to its origins in southern China and, perhaps more significant, the poetic inscription which referred to the waves of blessing flowing to the men of eastern Cantonese men.  The letter then described the temple’s veneration of “Pak Tie” (北帝; lit. "North Deity;" canto: “Buck Dai”), also known as the “God of the Eastern Peak.”  

“843 – Chinese Joss House, Guardian of the Temple” c. 1871 - 1875.  Photo by Eadweard Muybridge (from a private collection).  The stereograph shows an altar in a temple that is probably the Tung Wah Miu (東華廟; canto: “Doong Wah miu;” pinyin: “Donghua miao”) or the “Eastern Glory” temple to non-Chinese.

“843 – Chinese Joss House.  1, God of Southern Sea. 2, God of Sombre Heavens. 3. God of War”  Detail of the altar of the Eastern Glory Temple, c.1871 - 1875, detail from a photo by Eadweard Muybridge (from the Marilyn Blaisdell collection).  In Chinese, the God of Southern Sea would be 南海洪聖大王, Sombre Heaven is 玄武（or 真武）大帝, and the God of War is often ascribed to 關公 (canto: “Gwan Gung”).

The plaque seen in the Muybridge photo no. 843 presents deity names including “Pak Tie” (canto: “Buk Dai;” pinyin: “Beidi”).

As was the case of Chinatown’s other pre-1906 temples, the Eastern Glory temple was known for its elaborate ceremonies and festivals, which attracted Chinese immigrants from all over San Francisco and beyond. During these events, the temple would be filled with the sounds of traditional Chinese music and the smell of incense, as worshippers prayed and made offerings to the gods.

Based on the numerical sequence of photographer Eadweard Muybridge’s images, it can be inferred that Muybridge took at least two photos before entering the Eastern Glory Temple to photograph his altar idols image no. 843.  Two photos of “menshen” or door gods (文門神; canto: “munh moon sun”) have survived in various public and private collections.  The door gods are usually presented in divine pairs, or  Shenshu (Chinese: 神荼; Jyutping: “San4 Tou4″).  

Since the Tang dynasty, the deified generals Qin Shubao (Chinese: 秦叔寶; Jyutping: “Ceon4 Suk1 Bou2”) and Yuchi Gong (Chinese: 尉遲恭; Jyutping: “Wai3 Ci4 Gung1”) became most ubiquitous as martial door gods (武門神; canto: “moe munh sun;” lit. “military gate gods”).  Moreover, the first Chinese in California identified often referred to themselves as “Tohng yahn” (lit. “Tang dynasty people”)

“841 – Chinese Joss House, Guardian of the Temple” c. 1871.  Photo by Eadweard Muybridge published as a stereograph by Bradley & Rulofson (from the collection of the Getty Museum).  Based on the “841” number, it can be inferred that Muybridge probably took this photo before entering the Eastern Glory Temple and photographing the altar idols seen in his image no. 843.  The guardian seen in this image is Yuchi Gong(尉遲恭; canto: “Gwai Chee Gung”), one of two Tang dynasty generals whose image was ordered placed upon gates by the Great Ancestor of the Tang (“Emperor Taizong”).      

“840 – Chinese Joss House, Guardian of the Temple” c. 1871.  Photo by Eadweard Muybridge (from the Marilyn Blaisdell collection and a stereoview titled “Guardian of the Door” in the collection of California State Library).   Based on the negative no. 840, Muybridge probably took this photo of the other entry door to the Eastern Glory Temple before photographing the altar idols and door seen in his images no. 841 and 843.  The guardian seen in this image is Shubao (叔寶; canto: “Sook Boh”) , one of two Tang dynasty generals whose image was ordered placed upon gates by the Great Ancestor of the Tang (“Emperor Taizong”).  

Despite the challenges faced by the Chinese community in San Francisco, including discrimination, poverty, and violence, the Eastern Glory Temple remained a source of strength and resilience. It provided a sense of belonging and identity for the community, and helped to preserve traditional Chinese culture and beliefs in a foreign land.

However, the temple’s days came to an abrupt end in 1906, when a massive earthquake struck San Francisco and destroyed much of Chinatown. The Eastern Glory Temple was among the many buildings that were destroyed in the disaster.  Despite its relatively short existence, the Eastern Glory Temple remains an important symbol of the resilience and perseverance of the Chinese community in San Francisco. Today, its legacy lives on through the many temples and cultural institutions that continue to thrive in Chinatown and beyond.

[updated: 2023-4-15]

#Eastern Glory Temple #929 Dupont St. #San Francisco Chinatown #Chinese joss house #Eadweard Muybridge #Beidi #Guandi #Daily Alta California #door gods #Qin Shubao #Yuchi Gong

[a-god-in-ruins-rises]

#america #what's interesting about this seal is that it includes national symbols of #england ireland scotland france germany the netherlands #these are the pluribus from which we make unum #i say we could add spain to the list #since acquiring florida and alta california and new mexico

[truecrimeclippings]

#daily alta california #may 27 1877 #19th century #California history #true crime

[viatravelers]

Vista is a city in Southern California that lies within San Diego County. Once a part of Mexico, Vista was originally comprised of three ranchos that were formed from a Mexican land grant, including Rancho Buena Vista and Rancho Guajome. Though the rancho era began to fade in the area during the 1850s, Vista’s architecture, cultural scene, and local cuisine are all heavily influenced by its historic past.Local artists are also inspired by the city’s roots as well as its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, as the many works of public art in Downtown Vista clearly show. The love of art can also be seen in Vista’s performing arts theaters, craft festivals, the Vista Farmers Market, live music events, and in displays throughout the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.

#Vista #California #Alta Vista Botanical Gardens #Southern California #San Diego County #Mexico

[astasiototal]

A cartoon for @altajournal from a few weeks ago that ai forgot to post 🥔🍠🥸 Many thanks to CD John Goecke! . . #cartoons #carton #humor #viñeta #comic #comics #california #alta #altacalifornia #carbs #carb #potato https://www.instagram.com/p/CisG8khLMWT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#cartoons #carton #humor #viñeta #comic #comics #california #alta #altacalifornia #carbs #carb #potato

[laugardagur]

riding shotgun

#california #travel #kern county #alta sierra #sugarloaf mountain park #nature #olympus om 1n #film #35mm #lomo 400 #lomography #summer #2020

[sacramentohistorymuseum]

On April 27, 1791, Samuel Morse was born. Morse developed in the 1830s what became known as Morse Code, the primary language used in the transmission of messages using an electric telegraph machine.

The telegraph, using Morse Code, is intimately tied to the development of Sacramento starting in the 1850s. In 1854, the Alta Telegraph Company built a telegraph line between Sacramento and Nevada City. Other lines started to connect Sacramento to other cities in California. On October 24, 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph message was transmitted to Sacramento, ending the Pony Express overland mail service two days later. California was finally able to receive news from the east coast within hours rather than 10 days by the Pony Express.

Construction of the transcontinental telegraph line began July 4, 1861 in Missouri. The nearly $500,000 project was largely made possible by the passing of the Telegraph Act of 1860. The telegraph made Sacramento the hub for communication between California and the eastern United States. California newspapers became more up to date on national news as well.

For today, Jared typeset SACRAMENTO in 36 point Cheltenham Bold Italic font. Luckily, the typecase had enough dashes and periods. This was printed with black rubber base ink using our Washington hand press.

#on this day #history #museum #sacramento #art #letterpress #printing #old sacramento #asmr #printmaking #typography

[mur-art]

Tejas challenged Alta California to a race, thinking he would win it handily. Instead, he got more than he bargained for with Alta’s secretly badass riding skills. 😘

I’ve been listening to a lot of old cowboy songs (as one does while playing unhealthy amounts of the updated version of “Oregon Trail” on their Switch) and it’s giving me historic/Wild West Texacali brainrot. (But what else is new?)

Details under the cut

Headcanon time: Cali could still probably win in any horse race if he wanted to. It’s still in there, somewhere.

Song related:

#guess who never had a horse drawing phase as a kid 😅 #THIS GIRL #I cannot fucking draw horses 😂😂 #mur art #wttt california #wttt #welcome to the table #wttt texas #wttt texacali #welcome to the statehouse #wttt fanart #mur being the least cool person in the room once again #Spotify

[the1920sinpictures]

1921 A model for Alta Studios, San Francisco, California. From Silents, Please!, FB.

[freshwolfhell]

-The land of dreams, California.-

Named either after a story or a Latin for hot place, Alta California was Spain's creation and thus looked the part. At least in the beginning.

He has that baby face and a blank stare, huh.

#wttt #welcome to the table #my doodles #wttt fanart #wttt california

[manchineel-bean]

California headcanons please?

California girls, we’re- dies Sorry this took so long. Cal loves to be complicated. Birthday: November 9, 1822. (Alta California legislature formed) 

Parent: First Mexican Empire

Human name: Andrés Castros

Human age: approx 23 yrs old

Sexuality: Panromantic

Gender: Agender (no pronouns)

Description: 5’9. Blue eyes with gold speckles. Curly medium length hair. Hair is light brown with hints of dirty blonde. Light brown (almond) skin. Freckles shaped like mini stars all over face.

Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalong, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Semi fluent in Armenian and Persian. Slight understanding of Russian and French. Learning Hindi and Arabic Scars/deformities/disorders: ADHD. Scar on stomach (civil war). Large burn scars (from wildfires) and trouble breathing (wildfires). Permanent limp and left leg extremely scarred (San Francisco Earthquake). Permanent shaking right hand (St. Francis Dam flood). Large scar on collarbone (explosion of WWII ammunition at Port Chicago). Deaf in right ear (multiple plane crashes). Other minor injuries

Animal/Unusual attributes: California grizzly ears, teeth, and tail. Star-like freckles that glow due to the flag having a star on it.

Silly facts: A very big nerd. Has probably watched Avatar 12 times. Loves to farm and garden but can't cook for shit. Burned the kitchen once. Is a very good baker though. Loves to write as well. Pretty good at logistics. Knows the best restaurants in the state. Has a pet pallid bat named Melody. Owns some salamanders too (Norton and Cheese). Plays the keyboard, piano, and guitar.

You guys should look up Emperor Norton I of America. Yeah Buh bye

#wttt #welcome to the table #wttsh #welcome to the statehouse #ben brainard #wttt hc #wttsh hc #wttt california #wttsh california #manchineel rambles #fun fact: Pallid Bat is the state bat of California #:]

[kaz-playz]

AltA & BajA CaliforniA???

LA PascuA FloridA????

Girrllllsssssssss <33333

#trans girls #girlllsss #welcome to the statehouse #welcome to the table #wttsh #wttt #ben brainard #california wttsh #florida wttsh