Then & Now photographs tell fascinating stories in the blink of an eye. To see what was once upon a alive, vibrant, active people and places as they were and suddenly its a century later. The contrast between the two photographs conjures instantaneous time travel. From Santa Barbara to San Diego the best of the classic old photographs have been gathered for this book. Historical Societies; Museums; Chambers of Commerce; Libraries; Universities; Institutions and fabulous private collections were researched. Magnificent clipper ships; battleships; old time bathing beauties; horse and buggies; stylish clothes; amusement piers; classic cars; the canals of Venice; the trolley cars; and Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Twain atmosphere abounds. Today, a hundred years later there are cruise ships; marinas; airplanes; sport cars and pretty girls in bikini. Southern California Seacoast... Then & Now is not only extremely informative it is a very entertaining book.
