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Waiting at Rubio Canyon by Bjorn Palenius and Charles Lawrence

Here is a hand-colored image that was originally shot by Charles Lawrence, the official photographer of the Pacific Electric Railway, colorized by San Diego resident and railfan Bjorn Palenius. He has enhanced this image for everyone to enjoy, and we are grateful for his efforts and contributions. Charles Lawrence Photo, Bjorn Palenius Colorization

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Macpherson Trestle

Michael Patris Collection

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“Mount Lowe” at the Base of the Incline

Michael Patris Collection

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Grading Echo Mountain, with MacPherson and Lowe

Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection, generous gift of John Robinson

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Grading Echo Mountain

Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection, generous gift of John Robinson

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Largest Search Light in the World

Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection, gift of John Robinson

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Astronomer Lewis Swift at Mount Lowe Observatory (1897)

Michael Patris Collection

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Echo Mountain by Detroit Publishing (1899)

Michael Patris Collection

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Stereopticon View of Rubio Canyon

Michael Patris Collection

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Mount Lowe Incline: Then and Now

Contemporary photo by Steve Crise. Compositing by Jim Bunte. Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection