El Cabrillo National Monument

DISCLAIMER: These images are from old postcards, and should be viewed with caution. While the original photographer was attempting to capture an image, through their medium they inadvertently captured unintended information. This should be kept in mind when looking at these pictures.
What I'm saying is that although the artist was likely just trying to capture a pretty scene, they created a graphic time capsule which trapped the limitations, fears, irrational prejudices and mind-bending stagnation of the soul which was in effect at the time. So I'll keep my commentary to a minimum. Just think of these as being pretty pictures.

Fifth Image:



From the Postcard: (Inscription on Memorial) Here at Point Loma Head on the afternoon of September 28, 1542. Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo distinguished Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain commanding the flagship San Salvador, made his first Alta California landfall and thus discovered what is now the state of California. Cabrillo- along with his companions- came ashore on Point Loma at what is now Ballast Point in this port "closed and very good" which they named San Miguel. Cabrillo's caravels assembled at Navidad Mexico under orders of Don Antonia De Mendoza - sailed from that port June 27 1542.

Ted Puffer Commentary: On their return voyage, they brought Indians.