The Herbert Howe Bancroft ranch in Spring Valley, San Diego, 1886

Photograph of the Herbert Howe Bancroft ranch in Spring Valley, San Diego, 1886. The dilapidated ranch is comprised of a long single-story house (or building) enclosed by wooden fences. Trees cover the left area in front of the house but inside of the fence. A windmill is visible behind the house at right. Large boulders, cacti clusters (left) and a stack of hay (right) are visible in the foreground. Mountains are visible in the distance. Picture file card reads: "Was considered one of the most promising ranches near the city of San Diego. It contained 700 acres largely planted to raisins, grapes, olives, and guavas."