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A Glimpse of Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A Glimpse of Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Sutro Heights gardens and various statues and decoration, date unknown.

Adolph Sutro (Sutro Turinell). Glass Plate Negative, American Civil War time.

Adolph Sutro (Sutro Turinell). Glass Plate Negative, American Civil Wa...

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Road View to Sutro Tunnel - Early photography, Public domain image

Road View to Sutro Tunnel - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2 - Early photography, Public domain image

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2 - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2 - Early photography, Public domain image

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2 - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Buildings of Sutro Tunnel - Early photography, Public domain image

Buildings of Sutro Tunnel - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Sutro Tunnel's Road to Virginia City

Sutro Tunnel's Road to Virginia City

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 3 - Early photography, Public domain image

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 3 - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Front Entrance to Sutro Heights

Front Entrance to Sutro Heights

It appears that by around 1883 prominent gates marked both the main and private entrances. The main gate was a highly decorative wood structure more than 25 feet tall and flanked by two statues of reclining lio... More

Sutro Heights Admission Card - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Heights Admission Card - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Sutro Heights Admission Card, 1889 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Heights cottage and water tower

Sutro Heights cottage and water tower

The tank house and observation tower located at the southeast comer of the parapet and adjacent to the residence was built around 1884. This two-story building with white clapboard siding was built by Sutro to ... More

Sutro Heights Conservatory, 1886

Sutro Heights Conservatory, 1886

The conservatory was an elaborate greenhouse structure built to house Sutro's collection of climate-sensitive tropical plants. Centrally located on an elevated mound east of the terminus of Palm Avenue, the str... More

Dwelling Observatory - National Parks Gallery

Dwelling Observatory - National Parks Gallery

Dwelling Observatory at Sutro Heights, 1886

Conservatory at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Conservatory at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Conservatory at Sutro Heights, 1886 Public domain photograph of a palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths and Cliff House postcard

Sutro Baths and Cliff House postcard

Sutro Baths and Cliff House postcard. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flower beds and fountain, Sutro Heights postcard

Flower beds and fountain, Sutro Heights postcard

Flower beds and fountain, Sutro Heights postcard. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro tunnel.  Sutro tunnel and mule train.  Adolph Sutro, founder of the Sutro tunnel.  Sutro from the tunnel.  Sutro mansion and machine shop

Sutro tunnel. Sutro tunnel and mule train. Adolph Sutro, founder of ...

Photographed and copyrighted, 1890, by Jas. H. Crockwell, Virginia City, Nevada. Composite of five reproductions of photographic prints. In album: Souvenir of the Comstock, p. 15.

President Harrison and guests with Adolf Sutro, 1891

President Harrison and guests with Adolf Sutro, 1891

President Harrison and guests with Adolf Sutro, 1891 Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Construction - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Construction - National Parks Gallery

Main Building, Boiler House circa 1892. Construction of Cliff House and Sutro Baths.

Palm Avenue and the Main Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Palm Avenue and the Main Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Palm Avenue and Main Gate, Sutro Heights, 1894-1907

Sutro Baths Main Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Gardens at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sutro Baths and visitors - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths and visitors - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths and visitors. Adolph Sutro, the self-made millionaire who designed Sutro Heights and later the second Cliff House, developed the Sutro Baths in 1894. He constructed an ocean pool aquarium among the ... More

A Visitor in the Gardens - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A Visitor in the Gardens - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A visitor at the gardens in Sutro Heights, 1894-1907 Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of the 1st Cliff House and Seal Rock, 1894

View of the 1st Cliff House and Seal Rock, 1894

Group gathered on Sutro Height taking in the view of the 1st Cliff House and Seal Rock, July 19, 1894.

Palm Avenue, Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sutro Heights Building - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Heights Building - National Parks Gallery

Photo Gallery on the Parapet of Sutro Heights, 1894-1907

Well house at Sutro Heights, 1895

Well house at Sutro Heights, 1895

Well house at Sutro Heights Park with Norfolk Island Tree in front, 1895.

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths interior with crowds of people, 1896-1907

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Swimmers and spectators enjoying a day at Sutro Baths

Sutro Heights parapet - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Heights parapet - National Parks Gallery

One of the first major structures that Sutro built was the rock and sandstone parapet located immediately west of the residence. Sited on the highest point of the estate, the parapet continues to provide breath... More

Sutro Pleasure Grounds - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Pleasure Grounds - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Pleasure Grounds, c. 1896-1907

Entrance to Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

South view of the Sutro Baths interior, 1897

Sutro Baths / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Sutro Baths / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

"Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "A large indoor swimming pool is shown, as well as... More

Sutro Baths Looking South - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The second Cliff House from Sutro Heights. 22 April 1897.

The second Cliff House from Sutro Heights. 22 April 1897.

The second Cliff House from the Sutro Heights Parapet, 22 April 1897.

Sutro Baths Interior Looking East

Sutro Baths Interior Looking East

Sutro Baths interior looking wast, May 1, 1897

Sutro Baths, no. 1 /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Sutro Baths, no. 1 /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

"One of the sights of San Francisco. A 50-foot slide is used by the bathers, who toboggan down its slippery surface in all positions. The bathers are clad in black trunks, making fine contrast with the flesh ti... More

Swimmers at Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sutro Baths - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior, April 8, 1900

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Interior of Sutro Baths, April 8, 1900

Stairway to Parapet - National Parks Gallery

Stairway to Parapet - National Parks Gallery

Stairway to Parapet, Sutro Heights, 1900

Sutro Baths with Some Swimmers - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths with Some Swimmers - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Sutro Baths May 2, 1900 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Heights Entrance Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Heights Entrance Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

The ornate entrance gate of Sutro Heights, 1895-1900 Public domain photograph of gates, entrance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths on Fire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths on Fire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Fire in action Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Observatory at Sutro Heights, parapet in foreground, c1894-1907.

Observatory at Sutro Heights, parapet in foreground, c1894-1907.

Observatory at Sutro Heights, parapet in foreground, c1894-1907.

Cliff House, 1909 - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House, 1909 - National Parks Gallery

The ‘new’ Cliff House as it appeared at the time it reopened in 1909. When Emma Sutro Merritt decided to rebuild after the disastrous 1907 fire that destroyed her father’s “French Chateau” Cliff House, she aske... More

View of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View of Sutro Baths outside looking south c.1907

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Interior - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths interior view, c1896-1907

Parapet and Observatory at Sutro Heights, c 1894-1907

Parapet and Observatory at Sutro Heights, c 1894-1907

Parapet and Observatory at Sutro Heights, c 1894-1907

Man lounges on Ocean Beach, c1896-1907.

Man lounges on Ocean Beach, c1896-1907.

Man lounges on Ocean Beach, c1896-1907. In the top right corner is Sutro Heights, while the 2nd Cliff House can be seen on the left.

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

View west along the south edge of the Cliff House, built in 1909 to replace an earlier structure that burned in 1907. This building is the third to occupy the promontory of Point Lobos. Sutro Historic District ... More

Gazebo and Statue of Stag at Old Grove

Gazebo and Statue of Stag at Old Grove

Gazebo and statue of a stag at Old Grove, Sutro Heights, 1907

Sutro Baths Program - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Program - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Swim Program Flyer, December 6, 1908 Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tourist Attraction - Sutro Historic District

Tourist Attraction - Sutro Historic District

The Cliff House restaurant and bar, a storied San Francisco institution, was restored to its original 1909 appearance by the National Park Service in 2003/2004. Sutro Historic District Golden Gate National Recr... More

Parapet at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Parapet at Sutro Heights - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Parapet, Sutro Heights, 1909 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cliff House 1910 - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House 1910 - National Parks Gallery

This view from Sutro Heights shows the new Cliff House around 1910, before it started to sprout additions on its north and east facades. A tiny portico marks the main entrance to the restaurant from Point Lobos... More

Palm Avenue, Sutro Heights, 1913

Palm Avenue, Sutro Heights, 1913

Palm Avenue, Sutro Heights postcard, 1913. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miss E. Sutro (Mrs. Warren L. Ward)

Miss E. Sutro (Mrs. Warren L. Ward)

A black and white photo of a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cliff House Train - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House Train - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House steam train going around Sutro Heights Casino. Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Poster - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Poster - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Poster about directions for storing valuables

Sutro Baths Swimming Tank - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sutro Baths Looking Northeast - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Looking Northeast - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Sutro Baths Looking Northeast Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior Ruin of Sutro Baths - Victorian era public domain image

Interior Ruin of Sutro Baths - Victorian era public domain image

The interior ruins of Sutro baths after the fire.

Sutro Baths Spectators - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Spectators - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Bath spectators look down at swimmers

Sutro Baths Grand Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Grand Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Sutro Baths Interior Grand Entrance Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Seals - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Seals - National Parks Gallery

The seals at Sutro Baths Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

A man walks along the rocks near Sutro Baths

Museum at Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Museum at Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Museum Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Fire - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Fire - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths on Fire Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Building - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Building - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths at Night Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Sutro baths Interior Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Adolph Sutro on Horseback - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Adolph Sutro on Horseback - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Adolph Sutro on horseback in front of Sutro Heights Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spectators and Swimmers at Sutro Baths

Spectators and Swimmers at Sutro Baths

View of Spectators and swimmers Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Ruins of the Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Ruins of the Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Sutro Baths ruins Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Golden gate national recreation area - Sutro Baths

Aerial view of Sutro Baths Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Cliff House and Sutro Heights

The Cliff House and Sutro Heights

View of the Cliff House and Sutro Heights, date unknown

Sutro Baths Flyer - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Flyer - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Flyer, date unknown Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Interior After the Fire

Sutro Baths Interior After the Fire

The interior of Sutro Baths after the fire

Adolph Sutro in the Gardens - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Adolph Sutro in the Gardens - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Adolph Sutro in Sutro Heights Garden Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Heights Carpet Flower Beds

Sutro Heights Carpet Flower Beds

Sutro Heights carpet flower beds and statue, date unknown

Entrance to Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Entrance to Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cliff Road, looking north from the Cliff House at Sutro Baths. Sutro Pleasure Grounds ferris wheel.

Sutro Baths Swimmers - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Swimmers - National Parks Gallery

Swimmers and spectators at Sutro Baths

Ruins of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ruins of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths interior ruins Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths Skating Rink - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths Skating Rink - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Young Adults at the Sutro Bath Ice Skating Rink

Cliff House 1920s - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House 1920s - National Parks Gallery

As the years progressed, additions began to appear on the Cliff House. Two of the earliest are visible in this mid-1920s photo: an enclosed vestibule outside the front door, and an open-front addition on the no... More

Oscar Sutro, Counsel for the Standard Oil Co.

Oscar Sutro, Counsel for the Standard Oil Co.

A black and white photo of a man in a hat and coat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

“Seal Rocks from Sutro Park,” c. 1930s.

“Seal Rocks from Sutro Park,” c. 1930s.

“Seal Rocks from Sutro Park,” c. 1930s.

Sutro Bath entrance, c. 1930s - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Bath entrance, c. 1930s - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Sutro Baths entrance with bay in background, c. 1930s.

Sutro Mansion, Virginia City, Storey County, NV

Sutro Mansion, Virginia City, Storey County, NV

Survey number: HABS NV-15-83 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000458

Sutro Tunnel Entrance, Comstock Mines vicinity, Dayton, Lyon County, NV

Sutro Tunnel Entrance, Comstock Mines vicinity, Dayton, Lyon County, N...

Survey number: HABS NV-10-1 Building/structure dates: 1869- 1888 Initial Construction

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

This Camera Obscura, built in 1946 and altered in 1957, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, because it was not present during the period of significance for the Sutro Historic Distri... More

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

Sutro Historic District - National Parks Gallery

This Camera Obscura, built in 1946 and altered in 1957, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, because it was not present during the period of significance for the Sutro Historic Distri... More

Cliff House 1940 - National Parks Gallery

Cliff House 1940 - National Parks Gallery

The 1920s and ‘30s were tough years at the Cliff House, where the combined effects of Prohibition and the Great Depression caused the restaurant to go dark for many years. In 1937, the building was refurbished ... More

Sutro Baths interior, c. 1940s - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sutro Baths interior, c. 1940s - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Sutro Baths interior showing swimmers, pools, and roof arch, c. 1940.

Aerial of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Aerial of Sutro Baths - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cliff House and Sutro Baths aerial view c.1941

[A sign, showing a drawing of a Japanese head and reading "Get in  trim for fighting him. Swim at Sutro's," posted on a building, San Francisco, Calif.]

[A sign, showing a drawing of a Japanese head and reading "Get in tri...

No. A-43. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Photograph from U.S. War Relocation Authority. Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information Collection (Library of Congress).

Sutro Bath's interior pools with swimmers, 1943

Sutro Bath's interior pools with swimmers, 1943

Sutro Bath's interior pools with swimmers, 1943 Public domain photograph of swimming pool, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sutro Baths stained windows through trees, 1943

Sutro Baths stained windows through trees, 1943

Sutro Baths stained windows through trees, 1943. Public domain photograph of stained glass window, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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