Bowers Fourth of July Celebration
ClassificationsPhotographs
DateJuly 4, 1918
Place DepictedSanta Ana, California, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Dimensions5 × 3 3/8 in. (12.7 × 8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Judith M. Castagno
Object number2007.7.4
DescriptionThis photograph depicts a Fourth of July celebration held at the home of Charles and Ada Bowers in 1918. In addition to Charles and Ada, Ada's sister Helen, sister-in-law Lottie, and niece Glenna are pictured. The inscriptions written on this photograph are by Florence Fisher Reed, granddaughter of Helen Abbott Reed.The following is written on the front: Santa Ana, California / Thurs.- July 4, 1918. On reverse: Uncle Wesley Bowers and / Grandmother Reed / standing on the steps. / Glenna Abbott sitting / on the bottom step. / Santa Ana, California / July 4, 1918. / Ada Abbott Bowers and / Lottie Abbott in background.
Upon their death, Charles and Ada Bowers left their home and the land it sat upon to the City of Santa Ana under the express condition that the land be used to build a museum. Thus, Bowers Museum was built in the name of its founders.
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1925
c. 1925
c. 1920
c. 1927
Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century