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# Mount Lowe Preservation Society

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## Posts

- [Michael Patris on the On The Move Podcast with Alan Clelland](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/video/michael-patris-on-the-on-the-move-podcast-with-alan-clelland/) - Hosted by Alan Clelland, this month’s episode talks with guest Michael Patris, President of the Mount Lowe Preservation Society Inc., about a Pasadena resident of the late 1800’s who was influential ahead of and beyond his time in several different aspects of transportation and mobility, Thaddeus Lowe, whom Mount Lowe is named after.
- [Richard Mayer Donation](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/richard-mayer-donation/) - This amazingly well-preserved cabinet photo of Pacific Electric car Echo at the top incline railway station was generously donated by Richard Mayer. On the back of the cardboard frame lists a number of interesting facts regarding the railroad and its surrounding area. We believe that this photo was made sometime around 1915 judging by the
- [Michael Patris Named 2022 Collector of the Year by Collector Magazine](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-news/michael-patris-named-2022-collector-of-the-year-by-collector-magazine/) - Mount Lowe Preservation Society President Michael Patris has been named 2022 Collector of the Year by Collector Magazine.
- [Mount Lowe Railway souvenir cabinet photos donated by Jerry Rowray of San Antonio, Texas](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-railway-souvenir-cabinet-photos-donated-by-jerry-rowray-of-san-antonio-texas/) - New to the Mount Lowe Preservation Society archives is a pair of undated Mount Lowe Railway souvenir cabinet photos donated by Jerry Rowray of San Antonio, Texas. Featured on the baggage flat on the lower front of the incline cars are Byron Rowray (L) and David Rowray (R) on the white incline car “Echo” and
- [Alpine Tavern Wine, Beer and Cocktail List](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/alpine-tavern-wine-beer-and-cocktail-list/) - An undated wine, beer and cocktail list from the Alpine Tavern, undated. Michael Patris Collection
- [Bill LaBar’s Eagle Scout Project from 1976 Restoration of the Viewing Tubes at Inspiration Point Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/bill-labars-eagle-scout-project-from-1976-restoration-of-the-viewing-tubes-at-inspiration-point-mount-lowe/) - By Bill LaBar For my Eagle service project, I chose to restore the view tubes near Mt. Lowe in the Angeles National Forest. Since this is the Bicentennial year, in addition to benefitting present day hikers, I thought this would have historical significance. You may ask, “What are view tubes?” … They are tubes of
- [Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe Ry.](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/circular-bridge-mt-lowe-ry/) - Period mounted photograph of the Circular Bridge. Jeanne Taylor Collection
- [Airship Illustration](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/airship-illustration/) - An illustration by Homer A. Hamer, landscape artist, of a period airship similar to the types designed by Thaddeus Lowe, originator of the Mount Lowe Railway. Jeanne Taylor Collection
- [Ladies at Ye Alpine Tavern (Undated)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/ladies-at-ye-alpine-tavern-undated/) - A photograph of two ladies visiting the Mount Lowe Alpine Tavern (undated). Jeanne Taylor Collection
- [Mount Lowe Tavern Menu for December 25, 1933](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/mount-lowe-tavern-menu-for-december-25-1933/) - The Mount Lowe Tavern Menu for December 25, 1933. Jeanne Taylor Collection
- [To Summit of Mount Lowe Sign, 1916](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/to-summit-mount-lowe-sign-1916/) - A photographic view of the "To Summit of Mount Lowe, 2-1/2 Miles" sign from 1916. Michael Patris Collection
- [Inspiration Point Sign, Undated](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inspiration-point-sign-undated/) - An undated photo of the Inspiration Point sign. Michael Patris Collection
- [Mount Lowe Summit Locator, 1916](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-summit-locator-1916/) - A visitor peers through the viewing tube known as the Mount Lowe Summit Locator in 1916. Michael Patris Collection
- [Douglas from the Mount Lowe Academy, 1943](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/douglas-from-the-mount-lowe-academy-1943/) - Douglas from the Mount Lowe Academy, 1943. Michael Patris Collection
- [Rocky Point, 1916](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/rocky-point-1916/) - A photographic view of Rocky Point dating to 1916.
- [Alpine Tavern, 1916](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-1916/) - A photographic view of Alpine Tavern from 1916.
- [Inspiration Point, 1916](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inspiration-point-1916/) - A photographic view of Inspiration Point, published in 1916. Michael Patris Collection
- [Echo on the Mount Lowe Incline (Undated)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-on-the-mount-lowe-incline-undated/) - Tourists gather at the railing as the Echo car approaches the top of the Great Incline at Mount Lowe. Undated. Michael Patris Collection
- [Girl on Trail (Mount Lowe or Mount Wilson)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/girl-on-trail-mount-lowe-or-mount-wilson/) - "Mt. Lowe? Mt. Wilson? 6044" Michael Patris Collection
- [Proposal Arbor (1916)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/proposal-arbor-1916/) - Proposal Arbor at Mount Lowe, 1916. Michael Patris Collection
- [Rubio Bridge, Mount Lowe (Undated)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/rubio-bridge-mount-lowe-undated/) - "In Rubio Canyon Mt. Lowe. Start June 5th for home, via Portland, Seattle, St. Paul (unclear), home June 15 or 16." Michael Patris Collection
- [The Mount Lowe Kid, Redux](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-mount-lowe-kid-redux/) - Contributed by Terra Whitemeyer, granddaughter of Jack Whitmeyer, PE historian and author of PERYHS Monograph No. 2: Not sure we really found the same place, since '53 it's changed (63.7 yrs will do that), but we did our best - though failed on the angle, eh? Oh well, it's the thought that counts. Grandpa: we
- [Alpine Tavern After the Fire - 1](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-after-the-fire-1/) - My father, Seth Van Wickle, was the motorman for the Pacific Electric who brought the last car down the hill during the last (Alpine Tavern) fire. My mother happened to be staying at the Hotel, and rode that last car out with my Dad. When he called the dispatcher and told him the Hotel was
- [Alpine Tavern After the Fire - 2](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-after-the-fire-2/) - My father, Seth Van Wickle, was the motorman for the Pacific Electric who brought the last car down the hill during the last (Alpine Tavern) fire. My mother happened to be staying at the Hotel, and rode that last car out with my Dad. When he called the dispatcher and told him the Hotel was
- [Alpine Tavern After the Fire - 3](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-after-the-fire-3/) - My father, Seth Van Wickle, was the motorman for the Pacific Electric who brought the last car down the hill during the last (Alpine Tavern) fire. My mother happened to be staying at the Hotel, and rode that last car out with my Dad. When he called the dispatcher and told him the Hotel was
- [Echo at the top of the Incline, January 1909](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-at-the-top-of-the-incline-january-1909/) - From the collection of Tina Mendez comes this stunning image of a large group of riders on the Echo incline car, poised at the top of the incline for a photograph, January 1909. Some time after Henry Huntington purchased the Mount Lowe Railway out of receivership and put it into his Pacific Electric Railway holdings,
- [Near The Schleicher Fox Farm](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/near-the-schleicher-fox-farm/) - The junction of the Mount Lowe Summit Trail, the paved road to Inspiration Point and the ancillary signage was a popular place to take a picture. This woman is quite possibly wearing a silver fox adorned coat and happens to be standing in front of one of the signs which reads, "Schleicher Fox Farm" which
- [Fox Farm Drawing](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/fox-farm-drawing/) - While it might have been fashionable to wear silver fox fur in decades past, there was no reason not to give some away occasionally. Five hundred dollars was a princely sum back in 1927 and based on this donated ticked stub from Grace Ferry of Santa Barbara, her ancestor did not win the prize. Thanks,
- [The Mount Lowe Store](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-mount-lowe-store/) - The Mount Lowe Store is where guests could purchase cold drinks, tickets for various activities, souvenirs and photographs. While the three folks in the photo are unknown, it is quite possible they are employees posing outside their office. Year and photographer unknown. Michael Patris Collection
- [Briggs Piano Company of Boston](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/briggs-piano-company-of-boston/) - The Briggs Piano Company of Boston, Massachusetts put their plug in for their pianos on this ink blotter featuring Alpine Tavern. 5,000 feet above sea level has to make this one of the highest altitude piano locations at that time. This particular blotter is quite early, most likely before 1900. Michael Patris Collection
- [Ladies and the American Flag](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/ladies-and-the-american-flag/) - An unnamed group of ladies pose below the American Flag at the base of the trail to the Mount Lowe Summit, right by Mount Lowe Tavern and stables. Dressed as they are, they are most likely day visitors and not planning on a hike up the trail any time soon! Unknown photographer and year. Michael
- [Mount Lowe Signage](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-signage/) - Not too far from the Mount Lowe Tavern stables sits an unnamed group of folks mugging for the camera. From the signage, one can see Summit of Mount Lowe, Inspiration Point, Telescopes (viewing tubes at Inspiration Point). Note the plug to buy "cool drinks from the store!" Photographer and year unknown. Michael Patris Collection
- [One Man and a Mule (OM&M) Pass and Herbert the Mule](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/one-man-and-a-mule-omm-pass-and-herbert-the-mule/) - Some of the things in the Mount Lowe Preservation Society collection are quite obscure, and this One Man and a Mule (OM&M) Railroad pass from long-time Pacific Electric Passenger Traffic Manager Harry O. Marler is certainly one of them. Note the 1927 pass reads, "Not Good on P.E. RY. System." Fred Clegg was the President
- [Civil War Balloon Barges](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/civil-war-balloon-barges/) - Mount Lowe Preservation Society's Michael Patris recently authored a fascinating piece for The Quarterly's Summer 2016 issue entitled "Civil War Balloon Barges." Click here to download the article and read it in its entirety.
- [Video: Ridin’ The Rails Once More](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/video/video-ridin-the-rails-once-more/) - Michael Patris and Alan Weeks of the Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society are featured in this fantastic new video produced by Los Angeles County Newsroom to mark the opening of the final leg of the Metro Expo Line to Santa Monica, which traverses much of the original Pacific Electric Air Line. Alan was the last
- [Hiking Trail Split](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/hiking-trail-split/) - On the trail from Alpine Tavern to the summit of Mount Lowe, there is a split which occurs allowing hikers to continue on to the summit of Mount Lowe, or make their way north east to the summit of Mount Wilson. This unnamed couple, decked out in their Sunday finery, find themselves at that point
- [Playful Pugilists](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/playful-pugilists/) - Taken in the spring of 1913, this group of guys is clowning around on the road between Alpine Tavern and Inspiration Point.
- [Mount Lowe Summit Trail](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-summit-trail/) - Hiking in post-Victorian times was not at all uncommon, but for all those who did it, there were very few smiles captured in photographs. The caption on this real photo postcard from 1906 says it all; “Dead Tired after the Climb.” Pictured from left to right are George Chilcote, Mrs. Christian, and Walter. There is
- [One Man and a Mule via Inspiration Point Trail](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/one-man-and-a-mule-via-inspiration-point-trail/) - Herbert the Mule pauses for passengers to get off the car and have a drink of water from the cooler at the right. Herbert might have even had a drink himself. Ed Tobin kept a cabin in this area, where he lived for several years. When his son, Joe, was born, they moved to Alhambra,
- [Easter Rock via Inspiration Point Trail](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/easter-rock-via-inspiration-point-trail/) - Looking to the east and facing Easter Rock, Ferd Zettler takes a real photo postcard dated March 1918. He lists the family members from left to right as Master Paul Zettler, Mrs. Ferd Zettler, Mr. Joseph Dick, and Miss Celesta Zettler. He makes mention of the stone altar just below the plaque. Michael Patris Collection
- [Proposal Arbor via Inspiration Point Trail](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/proposal-arbor-via-inspiration-point-trail/) - These young maidens and their mother are standing next to Proposal Arbor, right beside Inspiration Point, in this undated, unused real photo postcard. It was the custom for guests to leave their calling cards or business cards attached to the tree for all to view. Perhaps the young girls filled out a wish list for
- [Leroy McVey on Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/leroy-mcvey-on-mount-lowe/) - Leroy McVey, the namesake of the former McVey Hardware Store in Temple City, pauses to think about his hiking choices. Over the years of operation, the signage changed and was upgraded and the McVey's were familiar folks on the trails for years. This real photo postcard is undated and unused. Image courtesy of Leroy's son,
- [Mount Lowe Summit Trail from Alpine Tavern](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-summit-trail-from-alpine-tavern/) - Charles Lawrence took many images that included this original cabin from 1894, when Thaddeus Lowe still owned and controlled the railway. This trail leads to the summit of Mount Lowe, a little more than a mile distant. Rieder Publishing Company produced this undated, unused card. Michael Patris Collection
- [Echo Canyon Trail](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-canyon-trail/) - Charles Lawrence, official photographer for the Pacific Electric Railway, shot this image from far down in the canyon, just above Rubio Pavilion. From this vantage point it is obvious that construction of the railway required an extreme amount of excavation and trestlework. Even with the impressive expertise of engineer David J. Macpherson, it is perhaps
- [Rubio Canyon Trail and Staircase](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/rubio-canyon-trail-and-staircase/) - There were nine waterfalls that bejeweled the canyon just behind the platform at Rubio Pavilion. Multiple stairways allowed hikers and tourists to climb up and see nature’s wonders like in this image of Ribbon Rock Falls. The pure mountain water was not just beautiful; tourists and picnickers could also safely and enjoyably consume it. In
- [Mount Lowe Trail Trips of Fascinating Beauty](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-trail-trips-of-fascinating-beauty/) - Even people who have lived in Southern California most of their lives don’t quite grasp the full extent and complexity of Thaddeus Lowe’s mountain railway. The cars from the city came into Rubio Canyon, as in the lower right of this image, where passengers changed to the incline cars to reach the peak of Echo
- [Pacific Electric Mount Lowe Advertisement, 1924](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mount-lowe-advertisement-1924/) - Back page advertisement from the Los Angeles Philharmonic 1923 - 1924 season program, depicting hikers and asking trolley patrons to discover "America's Most Scenic Mountain Trolley Trip" to the Mount Lowe Resort via the Pacific Electric Railway. Note the fares listed at $2.50 from Los Angeles and $2.10 from Pasadena. Michael Patris Collection
- [Inspiration Point, Mid-1920s](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inspiration-point-mid-1920s/) - Not too far from the former site of Alpine Tavern / Mount Lowe Tavern, is Inspiration Point. Between the old right-of-way of the One Man and a Mule line and Easter Rock is an old bent-over metal flag pole which once decreed the altitude of its location. Here is what it looked like when it
- [Nearing the Summit of Mount Lowe, Mid-1920s](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/nearing-the-summit-of-mount-lowe-mid-1920s/) - En route to the summit of Mount Lowe, this well-dressed hiker pauses near a patch of snow with Mt. Markham in the background. She is almost to the summit and just might be aware that the peak behind her was named for California's 18th Governor, Henry Harrison Markham, who resided in Pasadena following the Civil
- [At the Summit of Mount Lowe, Mid-1920s](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/at-the-summit-of-mount-lowe-mid-1920s/) - Well dressed folks make it to the summit of Mount Lowe in the mid-1920s Great Hiking Era. Photographer and subjects unknown. Michael Patris Collection
- [Hiking at Rainbow Spring, May 7, 1903 - Part 2](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/hiking-at-rainbow-spring-may-7-1903-part-2/) - Our same hikers pausing for a rest, following a great refreshing drink from Rainbow Spring. Note they are fully dressed for the occasion! Image captured May 7, 1903. Michael Patris Collection
- [Hiking at Rainbow Spring, May 7, 1903](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/hiking-at-rainbow-spring-may-7-1903/) - May 7, 1903, an unknown photographer catches some friends at Rainbow Spring during a hike. Michael Patris Collection
- [Family on Echo Mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/family-on-echo-mountain/) - From the Jason Watts Collection comes this great image of family members before the echo megaphone in this undated photo, possibly from the same mid- to late-1930s timeframe. Jason informs us that the woman in the middle was his great aunt. Image Courtesy Jason Watts
- [At the Top of the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/at-the-top-of-the-great-incline-2/) - From the Jason Watts Collection comes this mid- to late-1930s image of a group standing on Great Incline Car no. 1, probably after the cessation of service. The image features his family members. Image Courtesy Jason Watts
- [Mount Lowe Souvenir Pin Tray](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/mount-lowe-souvenir-pin-tray/) - Souvenir Mount Lowe pin tray featuring California Poppies, the Great Incline and the platform at Rubio Pavilion. Embossed at bottom, "Souvenir of California" and on top "Great Incline, Mt. Lowe, 3,000 feet long." Undated white metal, 4.5" by 3" and made in Japan. Mount Lowe Preservation Society Archives, Donated by Ralph Cantos
- [461 Heads to Rubio Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/461-heads-to-rubio-canyon/) - Pacific Electric no. 461 heads north on the Oak Knoll Line with a roller sign reading MOUNT LOWE and a dash sign reading RUBIO CANYON in this January, 1935 image; during the last years of operation of the Mount Lowe Division. Unknown photographer, Craig Rasmussen Collection
- [Mount Lowe Observatory and Darkroom](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-observatory-and-darkroom/) - Thaddeus Lowe was always fascinated with the atmosphere, wind, clouds and how they might influence man; particularly when it came to balloon travel. Following the Civil War and the balloon recon work he did for the Union Army, Lowe continued to have an interest in astronomy. In 1894 he managed to bring Professor Lewis Swift
- [Sid Grauman and Mount Lowe II](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/sid-grauman-and-mount-lowe-ii/) - A second tourist information card from Sid Grauman has surfaced, this one from 1924. Obviously he still loved Mount Lowe and continued to claim it one of the three greatest sites in California. This one came out in 1924 shortly after the opening of the Douglas Fairbanks film, Thief of Bagdad, directed by Raoul Walsh.
- [Alpine Tavern with 48-Star Flag](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-with-48-star-flag/) - This image comes to us through the courtesy of Tattered and Lost Vernacular Photography, who uncovered it at a sale in an old photo album. It's an undated image taken on the waiting benches along the terminus of the Alpine Division at Alpine Tavern. For the original post from which this image came, please click
- [1918 GMC on the Alpine Division (1941)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/1918-gmc-on-the-alpine-division-1941/) - L.T. Gotchy shot this image of a 1918 GMC Model 16, ¾-ton wooden flare-board express bodied truck back on March 16, 1941 atop Echo Mountain. The vehicle is facing north along the Alpine Division just opposite the inspection siding, with a load of steel rail scrapped from the right-of-way. This is close to the spot
- [Pacific Electric Mount Lowe Timetable (1902)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mount-lowe-timetable-1902/) - The Pacific Electric Railway, after making the purchase of the Mount Lowe line, wasted no time in incorporating it into special advertising and timetables. This timetable dates from September 1902 and depicts the triangular PE - Mount Lowe logo, with the vista points Valley, Sea Shore and Mount Lowe named within the logo. Whereas Lowe
- [Sid Grauman and Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/sid-grauman-and-mount-lowe/) - Even entertainment czar Sid Grauman loved Mount Lowe! One of the early advertising cards from Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which opened in 1922, shares with tourists the following: Information to Tourists You must not miss seeing the 3 Greatest Sights in California The Orange Groves Mt. Lowe with its observatory "The Ten Commandments," at the Egyptian
- [A View From the Incline Car](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/a-view-from-the-incline-car/) - Tourist snapshot looking from the Mount Lowe incline car over the trestle and over the top of a Pacific Electric Railway wood bodied car and down through a hazy Rubio Canyon. Undated, measuring 2.5" by 3.25". Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection
- [Herbert's Power House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/herberts-power-house/) - Apparently the power house on Echo Mountain (which was really the winding station and equipment room for the cable apparatus) was the namesake for Herbert the Mule's corral along the One Man and a Mule Railway. Presumably this was nothing more than the place where Herbert spent the night and his off hours. Real Photo
- [Clara Bow's Cougar at the Fox Farm](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/clara-bows-cougar-at-the-fox-farm/) - Actress Clara Bow, The "IT Girl" had a penchant for interesting possessions, including this cougar, shown with an unknown young man. The cougar was known as her "pet" but getting it from Hollywood to the Fox Farm near Alpine Tavern must have been quite a site. No one seems to have any photos of cougars
- [Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway and Mount Lowe Railway Company Ticket Stub](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/los-angeles-pasadena-electric-railway-and-mount-lowe-railway-company-ticket-stub/) - Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway and Mount Lowe Railway Company ticket stub for a trip along the Alpine Division, from Echo Mountain to Alpine Tavern. 2.25" by 1.50" with a facsimile signature of W. H. Smith, General Manager. Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection
- [Leona Phelps at the Falls](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/leona-phelps-at-the-falls/) - Miss Leona Phelps visits one of nine waterfalls in Rubio Canyon, just upstream from Rubio Pavilion, circa 1905. The falls were quite a tourist attraction, but Thaddeus Lowe initially thought there was enough water to generate electricity to run the incline. During the winter and spring months, circa 1900, our annual rainfall was nearly 24".
- [Looking Down the Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/looking-down-the-incline/) - Looking down the incline circa 1905 by an unknown photographer. Note the photographer's boots in the lower corners of the image. One of the stories some of the descendants of railway engineer David Joseph Macpherson tell is how they would hike up the Sam Merrill Trail from the top of Lake Street into the local
- [Fred Harvey / Mount Lowe Connection](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/fred-harvey-mount-lowe-connection/) - This Park Company Photographers photo, negative #601, is inscribed on the negative, "Portion of Alpine Section of Mount Lowe Railway, Circular Bridge and Cape of Good Hope. While it is undated, it is back-stamped, in purple ink, Santa Fe Route News Service, Fred Harvey, Manager, Los Angeles." Obviously an early photo, pre-1900, and perhaps, with
- [Alpine Tavern Pony Rides](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/alpine-tavern-pony-rides/) - Early Alpine Tavern is captured by an unknown photographer, prior to the Pacific Electric Railway purchase in 1902. Some of the signage is quite clear due to the quality of the image, including a sign for "Pony Trip to the Summit of Mount Lowe, with guide, time about two hours, tickets, $1.00, apply at hotel
- [Railfan and photographer Jack Whitmeyer aka The Mount Lowe Kid](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/railfan-and-photographer-jack-whitmeyer-aka-the-mount-lowe-kid/) - We just recently lost noted rail-fan and photographer Jack Whitmeyer, who left quite a legacy of railroad photography. In this real photo postcard, dated November 21, 1953, L. T. Gotchy, photographer, types on the reverse, "The 'Mount Lowe Kid' complete with broad-gage (sic) maximum traction boots, slouch hat (so we won't see that his head
- [Woman and dog visit Fox Farm](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/woman-and-dog-visit-fox-farm/) - Written on the back of this image, "Edith McKee, sister of last postmaster at Mount Lowe." The photograph is attributed to Charles Lawrence, official photographer of the Pacific Electric Railway, and also believed to be the dog's owner. Several stories circulate how Lawrence had a dog with him while he was at Mount Lowe Tavern
- [Waiting at Rubio Canyon by Bjorn Palenius and Charles Lawrence](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/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
- [Mount Lowe Then & Now Presentation Jan. 31, 2013](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-news/mount-lowe-then-now-presentation-jan-31-2013/) - On January 31 the South Pasadena Public Library hosted Mount Lowe Then and Now authors Michael Patris and Steve Crise for a program in the Community Room. Little did anyone know in advance, but this turned out to be a record setting event for both the library speaker program and for a single audience seeing
- [Macpherson Trestle](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/macpherson-trestle/) - Among the things the Mount Lowe incline was known for was Macpherson Trestle; so named for design engineer David Joseph Macpherson. Formally educated at Cornell University and formerly employed by the Santa Fe Railway, Macpherson took his challenges to heart and came up with some brilliant solutions to less than suitable building conditions. Photographer unknown,
- ["Mount Lowe" at the Base of the Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-at-the-base-of-the-incline/) - A wood-bodied Pacific Electric Railway "Mount Lowe" car sits at the platform at Rubio Canyon while passengers line up for their trip up the incline. Beyond the head of the line is the waiting room and restrooms, and at some point in time there was a gift and snack counter. 8" by 10" print attributed
- [Grading Echo Mountain, with MacPherson and Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/grading-echo-mountain-with-macpherson-and-lowe/) - In the fall of 1892 there was a flurry of work going on atop Echo Mountain. With the tent housing the Engineer's Headquarters in the foreground, Engineer David Joseph MacPherson (left) with plans in his hands, chats with Thaddeus Lowe as he rests his hand on the horn of the saddle. Mount Lowe Preservation Society
- [Grading Echo Mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/grading-echo-mountain/) - Prior to the opening of the incline on July 4, 1893, quite a bit of grading and preparation had to be done to Echo Mountain. The pack burros in the foreground hauled everything up the hill including barrels of water, nails, and lumber until a windlass could be installed to drag things up the rough
- [Largest Search Light in the World](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/largest-search-light-in-the-world/) - The World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois in 1893 celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovering America and also landmark innovations from our country and around the world. Covering more than 600 acres, everything about this event was grand, including the unveiling of General Electric's three million candle-power searchlight, which was reported to
- [Astronomer Lewis Swift at Mount Lowe Observatory (1897)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/astronomer-lewis-swift-at-mount-lowe-observatory-1897/) - Astronomer Lewis Swift stands by the door of the Mount Lowe Observatory circa 1897. The cart in the foreground hauled supplies and even and occasional passenger. Thaddeus Lowe himself was an astronomer being interested in wind currents and held an interest in this observatory for several years after his losing the railway. When astronomer Lewis
- [Echo Mountain by Detroit Publishing (1899)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-mountain-by-detroit-publishing-1899/) - Echo Mountain as viewed from the Castle Canyon Trail in 1899, captured by Detroit Publishing photographer William Henry Jackson. This hand tinted image was taken just before the famed Echo Mountain House hotel burned to the ground in January 1900. From the left, the Chalet, the smaller of the two hotels, is seen by the
- [Stereopticon View of Rubio Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/stereopticon-view-of-rubio-canyon/) - Early stereopticon view of a trolley exiting Rubio Canyon on its way back to Pasadena circa 1895. Several companies generated and sold commercial images of Mount Lowe and the surrounding areas over the years and amateur photographers joined in on the creative imagery. This image, by an unknown photographer, captures the rural look and feel
- [History of the Mount Lowe Incline Railway](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/history-of-the-mount-lowe-incline-railway/) - The Mount Lowe Incline Railway “Earth’s Grandest Mountain Ride” was not at the forefront of Thaddeus Lowe’s thinking when he first came to Los Angeles in the summer of 1887. He’d already had quite a full life and had raised half of his ten children. What he was looking for was a place to retire
- [Mount Lowe Incline: Then and Now](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-incline-then-and-now/) - A blended, then-and-now image of the top of the Mount Lowe Incline at Echo Mountain, featuring a late-1800s image composited with a contemporary view of the location. Contemporary photo by Steve Crise. Compositing by Jim Bunte. Mount Lowe Preservation Society Collection
- [Mount Lowe Pleasure Coach](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-pleasure-coach/) - Before rail passengers could arrive in downtown Los Angeles and then go directly to Pasadena by train or trolley, there was the Mount Lowe Railway Pleasure Coach Company, owned and operated by Thaddeus Lowe, Jr. and in cooperation with Thaddeus Lowe and the Mount Lowe Incline. Folks could take a carriage ride past the San
- [AOL "What Remains": Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/video/aol-what-remains-mount-lowe/) - Check out this amazing piece produced by AOL for its "What Remains" web video series on Mount Lowe. Featuring Michael Patris and images from the collection of the Mount Lowe Preservation Society (parent to Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society), the video promises to introduce Mount Lowe and the Pacific Electric to hundreds of thousands of
- ["What the Doctor Ordered" (1912)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/video/what-the-doctor-ordered-1912/) - Mack Sennett-produced comedy for Biograph featuring Mabel Normand and filmed in Rubio Canyon on April 19, 1912, and later released August 7, 1912. The clip features footage of the "Rubio" incline car in operation at Mount Lowe, plus footage at the Alpine Tavern.
- [Inspiration Point](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inspiration-point-2/) - Taken from the hill just above Inspiration Point looking east, this October 1934 Kodatone image clearly shows the viewing tubes in front of the Ramada, Herbert the Mule and his OM&M Railway car, Easter Rock and the flag pole along the path between Herbert's right-of-way and Easter Rock. Michael Patris Collection
- [Inspiration Point](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inspiration-point/) - Herbert the Mule readies for departure from Inspiration Point in October 1934. As the passengers await the trip to Morning Glory Point, the souvenir postcard holder on the vertical back post of the car can be seen, just below the roof of the car. This holder is in the collection of the Mount Lowe Preservation
- [Circular Bridge Chinese New Year Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-chinese-new-year-postcard/) - Interesting two cent Mount Lowe postcard by the Newman Post Card Company featuring Circular Bridge and imprinted characters in Chinese stating "Good Wishes for the New Year." In the thousands of Mount Lowe postcards, this is the first time we have seen this. It is postally unused. Michael Patris Collection
- [Mount Lowe Railway Artifacts](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-artifacts/) - A group of Mount Lowe artifacts acquired over the year by Vic McVey, including a piece of a railroad tie from either the Alpine Division or One Man and a Mule Railway, a reproduction of the Mount Lowe Railway / Pacific Electric Railway logo, a sample section of the OM&M Railway narrow gauge track, a
- [Mount Lowe Railway Golden Spike Tie Pin](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-golden-spike-tie-pin/) - The 1893 Golden Spike tie pin given to Thaddeus Lowe by his workers upon the opening of the Mount Lowe Incline Railway, July 4, 1893. This was one of Lowe's prized possessions and comes via the estate of Thaddeus Lowe, Jr., and gifted to the Mount Lowe Preservation Society by Lowe's heirs. Steve Crise Photo,
- [Paul Rippens at Granite Gate (1993)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/paul-rippens-at-granite-gate-1993/) - From our good friend and Mount Lowe Preservation Society Inc. member, Paul Rippens, comes this set of images taken at the Mount Lowe Railway Granite Gate in the 1990s. Here's Paul: The photo was taken on July 4, 1993. I was the Chief of the Forestry Division of the Fire Department at the time and
- [Leaving the museum for the mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/leaving-the-museum-for-the-mountain/) - Pre-1916 horseless carriages scale Mount Wilson By Lauren Gold, Correspondent, Pasadena Star-News October 22, 2011 "Gentlemen, start your engines." This call from third generation car collector and local historian Michael Patris began Saturday morning's horseless carriage caravan up the historic Mount Wilson Toll Road. On a trail normally reserved for hikers and actual horses, a
- [Los Angeles to Rubio Pavilion](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/los-angeles-to-rubio-pavilion/) - Here is the Mount Lowe Railway Tally-Ho Coach close up. Thaddeus Lowe Junior, the middle of T.S.C. Lowe’s three sons, ran this business to bring people to Altadena Junction where they could ride up to the base of the incline. This image happens to be taken at Lowe’s home at 995 South Orange Grove Avenue
- [Thaddeus S. C. Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/thaddeus-s-c-lowe/) - Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, inventor, balloonist and builder of the Mount Lowe Railway high above Pasadena, California.
- [1914 Metz 22 Fore Door](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/video/1914-metz-22-fore-door/) - Michael Patris of the Mount Lowe Preservation Society presents an item from the organization's collection: a 1914 Metz 22 Fore Door, so named because the doors are at the front (not because there are four of them!). A similar Metz was a featured attraction at the Alpine Tavern; read more about it here.
- [Wheelock German Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/wheelock-german-souvenir-plate/) - A Wheelock German made souvenir plate. 5” diameter. "Souvenir of Los Angeles, Calif."
- [Thaddeus Lowe Surveys the Construction (1894)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/thaddeus-lowe-surveys-the-construction-1894/) - Professor Thaddeus S. C. Lowe surveys the construction on Mount Lowe with binoculars for his new railway in 1894.
- [Echo Mountain House Interior View](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-mountain-house-interior-view/) - A view of the interior of Echo Mountain House, with one gentleman relaxing before the fireplace in what looks to be a very comfortable rocker.
- [The One Man and a Mule Railway](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/the-one-man-and-a-mule-railway/) - While Thaddeus Lowe lost control of the Mount Lowe Incline Railway in 1897, he was not the only man to take an interest in making a living in the mountains above the San Gabriel Valley. Lowe’s loss of control of his enterprise and the court ordered receivership placed temporary control of the line in the
- [The Mount Lowe Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/the-mount-lowe-observatory/) - Huge obstacles in life many times will make persistent individuals hugely successful in their field of endeavors – and like Thaddeus Lowe, such was the case of Lewis Swift. Injured by a fall as a teen, which fractured his hip, this once active child was considered useless or "lame" by his parents since he couldn’t
- [Summit of Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/summit-of-mount-lowe/) - We complete our virtual tour of the Mount Lowe Railway with a visit to the summit of the great Mount Lowe, high above Pasadena. Very near Inspiration Point began one of a few trails to the summit of Mount Lowe. Mount Lowe had been known as Oak Mountain until the time Thaddeus Lowe began building
- [Inspiration Point and Easter Rock](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/inspiration-point-and-easter-rock/) - Beyond Alpine Tavern, there were a number of activities to participate in, on top of Mount Lowe. This great shot looking east shows the Inspiration Point Ramada on the right, the beginning of the One Man and a Mule Railway (O.M. & M.) in the middle, which began in 1917, and the flagpole from a
- [Alpine Tavern](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/alpine-tavern/) - Finally, visitors arrive at the Alpine Tavern, the end of their rail journey up Mount Lowe. This all too familiar scene is of the great fireplace inside Alpine Tavern. The quote on the beam above the fireplace has been attributed to Thaddeus Lowe, but as it turns out Lowe borrowed it from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- [Alpine Division](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/alpine-division/) - Next on our tour we visit the Alpine Division, which took visitors up to the Alpine Tavern for food and accommodations. The Alpine Division, according to the Pacific Electric Railway’s Employee’s Timetable, was 3.57 miles in length, and her longest stretch of straight track just 225’. High Bridge between Echo Mountain and the Cape of
- [Lowe Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/lowe-observatory/) - The Lowe Astronomical Observatory was founded in 1894 not only to bring tourists to Echo Mountain, but for Thaddeus Lowe to make yet another name for himself. Lowe was an amateur astronomer with a four-story observatory at his home on Orange Grove Avenue in Pasadena. He believed the western hemisphere could bring new astronomical discoveries
- [The Zoo, Casino and Caretaker’s Quarters](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/the-zoo-casino-and-caretakers-quarters/) - The next stop on the virtual tour is the zoo, casino and caretaker's quarters on Mount Lowe. In the foreground can be seen the zoo, cages where squirrels, bobcats, hawks, owls, foxes, and even a bear could be found. Directly behind it, the rock structure was the power plant where the electric motor and generating
- [Incline Power House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/incline-power-house/) - The first “powerhouse” at the top of the incline was constructed of wood with the grip wheel and winding machinery housed in the concrete basement. Actually this was a winding station for the cable machinery. The real first powerhouse was constructed of rock and sat behind the zoo. When the winding house burnt down in
- [Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/echo-mountain-house/) - Echo Mountain House, at nearly 3,500’, boasted being the only mountain hotel open year around. Completed in November of 1894, the room rates started at $15.00 a week and up. Although they claimed the rates were no more than down in the valley, the $63,000. price tag for construction and furnishings had to be weighing
- [The Chalet](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-virtual-tours/the-chalet/) - The original name of this 12-room hotel was Echo Mountain House and as its larger sister building was completed the name change took place and the sign across the front moved. The cylindrical concrete pilings in the foreground, which were used as a base for a canvas tarp and shade, are still there today, as
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern" Trolley Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/trolley-cards/mt-lowe-tavern-trolley-card/) - A trolley card for Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern.
- ["Mount Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Trolley Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/trolley-cards/mount-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-trolley-card/) - A trolley card advertisement from the Pacific Electric Railway for the Mount Lowe Tavern and Cottages. "Five Trains Daily - At Convenient Hours." The ad includes artwork from two of the more colorful Mount Lowe brochures.
- ["Visit Mt. Lowe" Trolley Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/trolley-cards/visit-mt-lowe-trolley-card/) - A Pacific Electric-era "Vist Mt. Lowe" advertising card used in trolleys to promote tourism on the line.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Token](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tokens/mount-lowe-railway-token/) - An undated Mount Lowe Railway token.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Token](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tokens/mount-lowe-railway-token-2/) - An undated Mount Lowe Railway token.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Token](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tokens/mount-lowe-railway-token-3/) - A Mount Lowe Railway token.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Token](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tokens/mount-lowe-railway-token-4/) - A Mount Lowe Railway token.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Ticket (1896)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-ticket-1896/) - An 1896 Mount Lowe Railway Ticket, "Good for One Passage."
- [Mount Lowe Railway Ticket (1895-1897)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-ticket-1895-1897/) - A Mount Lowe Railway ticket from the 1895-1897 time period.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1928)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1928/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1928.
- [Western Division Transfer with Mount Lowe Advertisement (1933)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/western-division-transfer-with-mount-lowe-advertisement-1933/) - A 1933 Pacific Electric Western Division transfer featuring an advertisement for Mount Lowe.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1922)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1922/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1922.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Auditor's Round-Trip Stub (1895-97)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-auditors-round-trip-stub-1895-97/) - A Mount Lowe Railway auditor's round-trip stub from the 1895-97 period. "Not good for passage."
- [Mount Lowe Railway Auditor's Stub (1896-98)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-auditors-stub-1896-98/) - A Mount Lowe Railway auditor's stub from the 1896-98 period.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Ticket (1896-98)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-ticket-1896-98/) - A Mount Lowe Railway ticket "good for one round trip" from the 1896-98 period.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1916)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1916/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1916.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1918)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1918/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1918.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1921)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1921/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1921.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Tickets (1921)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/tickets/mount-lowe-railway-tickets-1921-2/) - Mount Lowe Railway tickets from 1921.
- ["Echoes from Rubio Canyon" by Ellen Norton Sheet Music](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/sheet-music/echoes-from-rubio-canyon-by-ellen-norton-sheet-music/) - Sheet music for "Echoes from Rubio Canyon" by Ellen Norton, probably from the 1890s. Note it is dedicated to "Prof. T.S.C. Lowe".
- ["Mount Lowe March and Two-Step" by Marie Truan Sheet Music (1898)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/sheet-music/mount-lowe-march-and-two-step-by-marie-truan-sheet-music-1898/) - Sheet music from 1898 for Marie Truan's "Mount Lowe March and Two-Step" for piano-forte. It is "respectfully dedicated to Professor Grist."
- ["Pacific Electric Trolley Waltz" Sheet Music](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/sheet-music/pacific-electric-trolley-waltz-sheet-music/) - Sheet music for the "Pacific Electric Trolley Waltz," a composition copyrighted by the PE and penned by Ms. E. M. Greenough. The publishers chose the Great Incline for the cover image.
- ["Old Mount Lowe" by Harry G. White Sheet Music](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/sheet-music/old-mount-lowe-by-harry-g-white-sheet-music/) - Sheet music for "Old Mount Lowe or the Longing of an Indian Maid," by Harry G. White ("author of the Dying Sammie").
- ["California" Souvenir Tray](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/california-souvenir-tray/) - A large "California" souvenir tray made from cast metal features the Mount Lowe Incline as part of its highlights of California tourist sites.
- [Mount Lowe Souvenir Letter Opener](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/mount-lowe-souvenir-letter-opener/) - A souvenir Mount Lowe letter opener, made from bronze and featuring the Great Incline on one side and the Alpine Tavern on the other.
- ["Souvenir of Los Angeles" Pewter Cup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/souvenir-of-los-angeles-pewter-cup/) - A "Souvenir of Los Angeles" pewter cup with a relief surface, one side of which includes the "Great Cable Incline / Mt. Lowe Railway."
- ["Souvenir of Los Angeles" Pewter and Brass Cup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/souvenir-of-los-angeles-pewter-and-brass-cup/) - A pewter-and-brass "Souvenir of Los Angeles" cup featuring the Mount Lowe Great Incline and the Ostrich Farm.
- ["Souvenir of Los Angeles" Pewter Beer Stein](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/souvenir-of-los-angeles-pewter-beer-stein/) - A "Souvenir of Los Angeles" pewter beer stein featuring the Mount Lowe Railway Great Incline in relief.
- [Mount Lowe Tavern Souvenir Ashtray](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/mount-lowe-tavern-souvenir-ashtray/) - A souvenir ashtray from the Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern, featuring the late-period Squirrel logotype.
- [Great Incline Metal Souvenir Tray](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/great-incline-metal-souvenir-tray/) - A metal souvenir tray depicting the Great Incline of the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Mount Lowe Souvenir Rouge Pot](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/mount-lowe-souvenir-rouge-pot/) - A Mount Lowe Great Incline souvenir rouge pot.
- [Mount Lowe Sterling Silver Souvenir Pocket Knife](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/metalware/mount-lowe-sterling-silver-souvenir-pocket-knife/) - A sterling silver Mount Lowe souvenir pocket knife featuring the Great Incline.
- [Echo Mountain House Menu (1896)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/echo-mountain-house-menu-1896/) - A complete look at the 1896 Echo Mountain House menu, detailing the fine cuisine served at the Mount Lowe dining establishment. The menu features a date of Friday, January 24, 1896.
- [Alpine Tavern Menu (1914)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/alpine-tavern-menu-1914/) - The menu for the Fourth of July, 1914, at the Alpine Tavern. The fare included Sea Bass au Court Bouillon, Prime Ribs of Beef au jus, or Roast Stuffed Spring Chicken Demi Glase.
- [Alpine Tavern Folding Menu (1913)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/alpine-tavern-folding-menu-1913/) - A menu for the Alpine Tavern at the summit of the Mount Lowe Railway from 1913, with a folding/self-mailer format for tourists to send home to their friends as a souvenir.
- [Echo Mountain House Menu (1896)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/echo-mountain-house-menu-1896-2/) - A menu dated Friday, January 24, 1896, for the Echo Mountain House, located at the summit of the Great Incline. As the back cover copy notes, the Incline "is without doubt the safest and most unique piece of railroading in the world."
- [Mt. Lowe Tavern Menu (1935)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/mt-lowe-tavern-menu-1935/) - A menu dated February 13, 1935, for the Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern atop the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Mt. Lowe Tavern Menu (1934)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/menus/mt-lowe-tavern-menu-1934/) - A Mount Lowe Tavern menu dated October 9, 1934. Evening Meal: $1.
- ["Lowe Fare Cut to $1" Insert (1932)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/inserts/lowe-fare-cut-to-1-insert-1932/) - A 1932 insert created by Pacific Electric advertising a fare cut to $1 for trips to Mount Lowe. "Lowest fare in Mt. Lowe's 39-year history! Meal prices also reduced."
- ["Rates at Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Insert (1933)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/inserts/rates-at-mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-insert-1933/) - An insert entitled "Rates at Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages," effective April 1, 1933.
- ["Mt. Lowe Special Two-day Outing" Insert](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/inserts/mt-lowe-special-two-day-outing-insert/) - An advertising insert promoting the "Mt. Lowe Special Two-day Outing" for $7.50 per person. The promotion included a round-trip ticket from Los Angeles to Mount Lowe, four meals and overnight accommodations at the Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern and Cottages for one price. "Plan Now To Go While the Cost is Low."
- ["Mt. Lowe Fares Cut!" Insert](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/inserts/mt-lowe-fares-cut-insert/) - An advertising insert published by the Pacific Electric Railway promoting tourism to Mount Lowe.
- ["Mt. Lowe" Lemons Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/mt-lowe-lemons-crate-label/) - A "Mt. Lowe" brand crate label for lemons produced by the Sierra Madre-Lamanda Citrus Association of Lamanda Park, a distinct community just east of downtown Pasadena that was annexed by the larger city in 1914.
- [Sunkist "Echo Brand" Oranges Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/sunkist-echo-brand-oranges-crate-label/) - A Sunkist "Echo Brand" oranges crate label featuring an image of the Mount Lowe Railway incline. The label reads "Grown and Packed by Pasadena Orange Growers Association, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif."
- ["Mt. Wilson" Brand Lemon Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/mt-wilson-brand-lemon-crate-label/) - A lemon crate label for Mt. Wilson brand lemons, distributed by the Sierra Madre Lamanda Citrus Assocoation of Lamanda Park (now part of modern Pasadena).
- ["Echo Brand" Orange Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/echo-brand-orange-crate-label/) - An "Echo Brand" crate label for oranges packed by the Pasadena Orange Growers Association of Pasadena, Cal.
- ["Mt. Lowe Brand" Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/mt-lowe-brand-crate-label/) - A crate label for "Mt. Lowe Brand" citrus from the Sierra Madre-Lamanda Citrus Association of Lamanda Park (now part of Pasadena).
- [Sunkist "Planet Brand" Navel Orange Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/sunkist-planet-brand-navel-orange-crate-label/) - A Sunkist "Planet Brand" navel orange crate label from the Santiago Orange Growers Association of Orange, California. The Mount Lowe skyline is depicted in silhouette beneath the planetary Sunkist orange.
- ["Mt. Lowe Brand" Lemon Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/mt-lowe-brand-lemon-crate-label/) - A Mt. Lowe Brand lemon crate label from the Sierra Madre-Lamanda Citrus Association of Lamanda Park (now part of modern-day Pasadena).
- ["Mt. Lowe Brand" Orange Crate Label](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/crate-labels/mt-lowe-brand-orange-crate-label/) - A Mt. Lowe Brand orange crate label published by the Sierra Madre-Lamanda Citrus Association of Lamanda Park (now a part of modern-day Pasadena).
- [City of Philadelphia Balloon Ascension Ticket (1861)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/city-of-philadelphia-balloon-ascension-ticket-1861/) - Here are two sides of a Thaddeus Lowe-issued balloon ascension ticket issued to buyers who wishes to go up in his "City of Philadelphia" balloon. The time frame is May of 1861, and the cost was $5.
- [Balloon Boat "Leontine"](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/balloon-boat-leontine/) - Thaddeus Lowe's balloon boat "Leontine" (from Philadelphia) photographed with two children inside and a basket above.
- [Balloon Camp at Gaine's Hill, Virginia](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/balloon-camp-at-gaines-hill-virginia/) - A Matthew Brady image of Thaddeus Lowe's Union Army balloon camp at Gaine's Hill, Virginia.
- [Civil War Balloon Corps Uniform Button](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/civil-war-balloon-corps-uniform-button/) - A Civil War-era Union Army Balloon Corps uniform button.
- [Lowe's Union Army Balloon Corps](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/lowes-union-army-balloon-corps/) - Thaddeus Lowe's Union Army Balloon Corps poses some time during the Civil War with an inflated balloon and observation basket near an unidentified battlefield. The second image is a portrait of Thaddeus Lowe and his horse at a Union Army encampment. Images from the National Air and Space Museum Collection.
- [Balloon Inflation](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/balloon-inflation/) - Thaddeus Lowe's ballooning crew inflates a balloon using equipment depicted at the left of the image.
- [Balloon Inflation in a Stadium](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/balloon-inflation-in-a-stadium/) - Thaddeus Lowe inflates one of his early balloons in a stadium.
- [Lowe Balloon Souvenir China](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/lowe-balloon-souvenir-china/) - Thaddeus Lowe balloon souvenir china.
- [Lowe Balloon "United States" in New York](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/lowe-balloon-united-states-in-new-york/) - Thaddeus Lowe's balloon "United States" aloft in New York.
- [Thaddeus Lowe Portrait by Matthew Brady](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/thaddeus-lowe-portrait-by-matthew-brady/) - A Civil War-era portrait of Thaddeus S. C. Lowe by famed American war photographer Matthew Brady.
- [Thaddeus Lowe's Ballooning Binoculars](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/thaddeus-lowes-ballooning-binoculars/) - A pair of binoculars owned and used by Thaddeus Lowe in association with his ballooning.
- [Thaddeus Lowe and Clovis with Ballooning Signal Flags](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/lowe-ballooning/thaddeus-lowe-and-clovis-with-ballooning-signal-flags/) - Thaddeus Lowe and Clovis at a Union Army encampment with Ballooning signal flags during the United States Civil War.
- ["Another Special Reduced Excursion" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/another-special-reduced-excursion-broadside/) - This is a broadside advertisement, advertising a $2 reduced-price excursion from Long Beach to Mount Lowe on Thursday, April 14 (year uncertain).
- [Knights Templar Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/knights-templar-broadside/) - A Pacific Electric broadside advertisement promoting Mount Lowe tourism to the Knights Templar (possibly during a local convention or gathering).
- ["The Most Wonderful Trolley Trip in the World" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/the-most-wonderful-trolley-trip-in-the-world-broadside/) - A broadside advertisement for Mount Lowe, describing it as "The Most Wonderful Trolley Trip in the World."
- ["Letter Carriers Excursion" Broadside (1911)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/letter-carriers-excursion-broadside-1911/) - A broadside advertisement published by the Pacific Electric promoting Mount Lowe Tourism to benefit the 1913 National Convention Fund for Letter Carriers. The date of the projected event was February 22, 1911.
- ["Snow on Mt. Lowe" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/snow-on-mt-lowe-broadside/) - An advertising broadside proclaiming "Snow on Mt. Lowe" with the added promise of "One Million Snow Balls Given Away Every Day While They Last Just for Fun! Fun! Fun!"
- ["Sightseeing Trolley Trips" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/sightseeing-trolley-trips-broadside/) - An advertising broadside promoting "Sightseeing Trolley Trips" and featuring a rendering of Pacific Electric no. 023.
- ["Seeing Los Angeles" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/seeing-los-angeles-broadside/) - An advertising broadside promoting "Seeing Los Angeles / Observation Car / Best Way to See the City."
- ["Mt. Lowe Excursions" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/mt-lowe-excursions-broadside/) - "Mt. Lowe Excursions" Broadside.
- ["Mt. Lowe Excursions" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/mt-lowe-excursions-broadside-2/) - "Mt. Lowe Excursions" Broadside.
- ["Orange Empire Trolley Trip" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/orange-empire-trolley-trip-broadside/) - "Orange Empire Trolley Trip" Broadside.
- ["Tourist Trips via Pacific Electric to Mt. Lowe" Broadside](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/broadsides/tourist-trips-via-pacific-electric-to-mt-lowe-broadside/) - "Tourist Trips via Pacific Electric to Mt. Lowe" Broadside.
- [Alpine Tavern Baggage Stickers](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/alpine-tavern-baggage-stickers/) - Here are two examples of adhesive-backed baggage stickers created for patrons of Mount Lowe's Alpine Tavern.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Pass (1896)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-pass-1896/) - A Mount Lowe Railway pass from 1896 ("No. C 29") signed by Thaddeus Lowe for the benefit of Mrs. John Haug and one" (presumably other person).
- [Mount Lowe Railway Certificate of Deposit](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-certificate-of-deposit/) - A certificate of deposit for the Mount Lowe Railway in the amount of $20.00, dated December 20, 1895. The handwriting reads "The within amount for Labor performed for Pasadena & Mt. Wilson Ry. and included in within claim" and is signed by A. L. Pickering, the depositor, as well as countersigned by Thaddeus Lowe.
- [John A. Roebling's Sons Co. Great Incline Ink Blotter](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/john-a-roeblings-sons-co-great-incline-ink-blotter/) - An ink blotter containing an early photograph of the Great Incline. The blotter was an advertising device created an distributed by John A. Roebling's Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey - the manufacturers of the Incline's steel cable (or as they called it, "Roebling Wire Rope").
- [David Macpherson's Family Pass to the Mount Lowe Railway (1896)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/david-macphersons-family-pass-to-the-mount-lowe-railway-1896/) - The original pass for the year 1896 granted to David Macpherson, design engineer of the Mount Lowe Railway, signed by Thaddeus Lowe.
- [Thaddeus Lowe's Personal Stationery](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/thaddeus-lowes-personal-stationery/) - A section of Thaddeus Lowe's personal stationery from his period living in Pasadena, California.
- [Lowe Institute Stationery](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/lowe-institute-stationery/) - A portion of stationery from the Lowe Institute, located at Mount Lowe, California.
- [Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern Stationery](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-alpine-tavern-stationery/) - A clean sheet of stationery from the "Mount Lowe Tavern," better known as the Alpine Tavern, "on the lines of Pacific Electric Railway," dating this to after the PE takeover of the Mount Lowe Railway. The letterhead features photographic examples of the tavern, cottages, inspiration point, and the Incline Railway.
- [Mt. Lowe Resort Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages Stationery](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mt-lowe-resort-ye-alpine-tavern-and-cottages-stationery/) - A portion of stationery from the "Mt. Lowe Resort / Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages / Mount Lowe, California / 5000 Feet Above the Sea."
- [Ye Alpine Tavern Stationery (1890s)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/ye-alpine-tavern-stationery-1890s/) - A portion of 1890s-period Ye Alpine Tavern stationery, "among the pines / on the line of the Mount Lowe Railway." The address line reads "Mount Lowe Springs."
- [Echo Mountain House Stationery (1890s)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/echo-mountain-house-stationery-1890s/) - A portion of Echo Mountain House ("Summit of Great Cable Incline") stationery from the 1890s.
- [Hotel Rubio Stationery (1893)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/hotel-rubio-stationery-1893/) - A portion of stationery created for the Hotel Rubio ("At the foot of the 'Great Incline' / 2200 feet above sea level") from 1893.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Stationery (1890s)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-stationery-1890s/) - A portion of stationery created for the Mount Lowe Railway during the time of T. S. C. Lowe's presidency (1890s). The letterhead notes the line as being part of the Pasadena and Mt. Wilson Railway Co.
- [Pasadena and Mt. Wilson Railway Company Stationery (1892)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/pasadena-and-mt-wilson-railway-company-stationery-1892/) - A portion of stationery for the Pasadena and Mt. Wilson Railway Company, dated 1892.
- [Liebig's Fleisch-Extrakt Bergbahnen Advertising Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/liebigs-fleisch-extrakt-bergbahnen-advertising-card/) - An early advertising card for Liebig's Fleisch-Extrakt featuring the Mount Lowe Circular Bridge location ("Bergbahnen" or mountain railway).
- [Mount Lowe Tavern Room Receipt](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-tavern-room-receipt/) - A Pacific Electric Railway Company receipt for money paid by Harry Moss to reserve one room at the Mount Lowe (Alpine) Tavern for February 11, 1933.
- [Mount Lowe "Donkey" Advertising Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-donkey-advertising-card/) - An advertising card promoting return patronage for previous Mount Lowe visitors. The card's art features trail donkeys asking "Where shall we three meet again?"
- [Pasadena & Mount Lowe Railway Freight Bill](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/pasadena-mount-lowe-railway-freight-bill/) - A Pasadena & Mount Lowe Railway Company freight bill dated April 13, 1900.
- [Mount Lowe Daily News Receipt](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-daily-news-receipt/) - A Mount Lowe Daily News (newspaper, published at the Alpine Tavern) receipt for payment to the Pacific Electric in the amount of $54.
- [Mount Lowe Daily News Passenger Sign-Up Form](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-daily-news-passenger-sign-up-form/) - A sign-up form for passengers on the Mount Lowe Railway to use in order to have their name published in the daily edition of the Mount Lowe Daily News, as a souvenir memento of their visit to Mount Lowe.
- [Mount Lowe Echo "For Sale - Ten Cents" Sign](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-echo-for-sale-ten-cents-sign/) - A sign advertising the sale of the Mount Lowe Echo Newspaper for ten cents a copy.
- [Mount Lowe Tavern Advertising Card](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-tavern-advertising-card/) - A Mount Lowe Tavern advertising card.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Testimonial Holiday, August 23, 1893 (1893)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-railway-testimonial-holiday-august-23-1893-1893/) - A collection of documents, including tickets, invitation and program from the Mount Lowe Railway Testimonial Holiday, held August 23, 1893.
- [Mount Lowe Celluloid Pinback Button](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-celluloid-pinback-button/) - A Mount Lowe Railway celluloid pinback button. The copy reads "Trolley Party on Mount Lowe R. R."
- [Mount Lowe Paperweight](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/ephemera/mount-lowe-paperweight/) - A Mount Lowe Railway paperweight featuring the Great Incline.
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir China Dish](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-china-dish/) - Souvenir china dish with gold leaf and a famous image of the Circular Bridge on the Mount Lowe Railway. The image caption reads "Circular Bridge / Mt. Lowe Railway, Cal."
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir China Teacup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-china-teacup/) - A souvenir china teacup featuring the famous circular bridge artwork. The legend reads "Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe Railway, Cal."
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-china-plate/) - A souvenir china plate featuring the Circular Bridge artwork.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline" Souvenir China Trivet](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-souvenir-china-trivet/) - A "Mt. Lowe Incline, California" souvenir china trivet.
- ["Souvenir of Los Angeles Calif" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/souvenir-of-los-angeles-calif-souvenir-china-plate/) - A souvenir plate detailing highlights of Los Angeles, California, including the "Incline Railway Mt. Lowe," "San Gabriel Mission," "Court House," and "Auditorium."
- [Circular Bridge Weimar German Souvenir China Cup and Saucer](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-weimar-german-souvenir-china-cup-and-saucer/) - A Weimar German souvenir china cup and saucer depicting the Circular Bridge.
- [Wheelock German-Made Echo Mountain House Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/wheelock-german-made-echo-mountain-house-souvenir-plate/) - A Wheelock German-made souvenir plate depicting Echo Mountain House. The caption reads "Echo Mountain House and Mount Lowe R'y." The plate is 6.25" in diameter.
- [Austrian Great Incline Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/austrian-great-incline-souvenir-plate/) - An Austrian-made plaster of paris souvenir plate depicting the Great Incline. The piece carries no company name but is marked “JS” and incised on reverse “Mt. Lowe Incline. Cal. 3429.” It is 7.25” in diameter.
- [German Great Incline Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/german-great-incline-souvenir-plate/) - An unmarked but probably Wheelock German made souvenir plate depicting the Great Incline. It is 7.5” in diameter.
- [German Great Incline Souvenir Saucer](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/german-great-incline-souvenir-saucer/) - An unmarked but probably Wheelock German made souvenir saucer depicting the Great Incline. No cup. Measures 5.25” in diameter.
- [Wheelock German Souvenir Plate of the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/wheelock-german-souvenir-plate-of-the-great-incline/) - A Wheelock German-made souvenir plate measuring 3.75” in diameter. The caption reads "Mt. Lowe Incline Ry., Pasadena, Calif."
- ["Souvenir of Los Angeles Calif" English Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/souvenir-of-los-angeles-calif-english-souvenir-plate/) - Unmarked manufacturer, English made souvenir plate. Titled “Souvenir of Los Angeles”. Included are Incline Railway at Mount Lowe, Los Angeles Auditorium, Los Angeles Court House, and the San Gabriel Mission. 9.20” diameter.
- [Royal Fenton English Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/royal-fenton-english-souvenir-plate/) - Royal Fenton English made souvenir plate. Titled “Beauty Spots of California”. Included are: the San Gabriel Mission, Los Angeles Court House, Mount Lowe Incline Railway, Venice and Ocean Park, Hotel del Coronado, Big Tree at Wawona, and Avalon, Catalina Island. 10” diameter and comes in maroon (shown), navy blue, and brown.
- [Jadeite Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/jadeite-souvenir-plate/) - An unmarked Jadeite souvenir plate. 4.75” diameter.
- [Minton English-Made Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/minton-english-made-souvenir-plate/) - Minton English-made souvenir plate. 9.75” diameter. Gift of T. S. C. Lowe great-grandson and wife, John and Hope Haug.
- [Wheelock German Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/wheelock-german-souvenir-plate-2/) - A Wheelock German made souvenir plate. 6.75” diameter.
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-china-plate-2/) - Mount Lowe "Circular Bridge" souvenir china plate.
- [Great Incline Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-souvenir-china-plate/) - A "Great Incline / Mount Lowe Railway" souvenir china plate.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-railroad-souvenir-china-plate/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad" Souvenir China Plate.
- ["Echo Mountain House and Mount Lowe R'y" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/echo-mountain-house-and-mount-lowe-ry-souvenir-china-plate/) - "Echo Mountain House and Mount Lowe R'y" Souvenir China Plate. Courtesy Annie Libby.
- ["Echo Mountain House and Mount Lowe R'y" Cross Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/echo-mountain-house-and-mount-lowe-ry-cross-souvenir-plate/) - "Echo Mountain House and Mount Lowe R'y" Cross Souvenir Plate.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline" Souvenir China Trivet](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-souvenir-china-trivet-2/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline" Souvenir China Trivet.
- [Great Incline Souvenir China Teacup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-souvenir-china-teacup/) - Great Incline Souvenir China Teacup.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline Ry., Pasadena, Calif." Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-ry-pasadena-calif-souvenir-china-plate/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline Ry., Pasadena, Calif." Souvenir China Plate.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline, Cal." Souvenir Relief Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-cal-souvenir-relief-plate/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline, Cal." Souvenir Relief Plate.
- [Great Incline Souvenir Relief Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-souvenir-relief-plate/) - Great Incline Souvenir Relief Plate.
- ["Beauty Spots of California" Souvenir China Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/beauty-spots-of-california-souvenir-china-plate/) - "Beauty Spots of California" Souvenir China Plate, with "Cable Incline, Mt. Lowe Ry." section.
- ["Echo Mountain House and Mount Low R'y." Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/echo-mountain-house-and-mount-low-ry-souvenir-plate/) - "Echo Mountain House and Mount Low R'y." Souvenir Plate.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline R., Pasadena, Calif." Cross Souvenir Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mt-lowe-incline-r-pasadena-calif-cross-souvenir-plate/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline R., Pasadena, Calif." Cross Souvenir Plate.
- ["Great Incline on Mount Lowe Railway" Souvenir Platter](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-on-mount-lowe-railway-souvenir-platter/) - "Great Incline on Mount Lowe Railway" Souvenir Platter.
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir Teacup and Saucer](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-teacup-and-saucer/) - "Circular Bridge" Souvenir Teacup and Saucer.
- ["Mount Lowe Incline Railway, Pasadena Calif." Souvenir Cup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/mount-lowe-incline-railway-pasadena-calif-souvenir-cup/) - "Mount Lowe Incline Railway, Pasadena Calif." Souvenir Cup.
- [Great Incline Souvenir Double Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-souvenir-double-plate/) - Great Incline Souvenir Double Plate.
- [Great Incline Souvenir Blue Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/great-incline-souvenir-blue-plate/) - Great Incline Souvenir Blue Plate.
- ["Beauty Spots of California" Souvenir Blue Plate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/beauty-spots-of-california-souvenir-blue-plate/) - "Beauty Spots of California" Souvenir Blue Plate.
- ["Circular Bridge" Souvenir Teacup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/souvenir-china/circular-bridge-souvenir-teacup/) - "Circular Bridge" Souvenir Teacup.
- ["Mount Lowe - Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure (1928)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-alpine-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-1928/) - This 1928 brochure published by the Pacific Electric Railway promotes the Mount Lowe Railway and the Alpine Tavern and Cottages. It features wonderful Roaring Twenties-style illustrations.
- ["Mount Lowe Railway" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure/) - An early Mount Lowe Railway promotional brochure detailing the line itself, and its many attributes, including the Tally Ho Coach service between Los Angeles and Altadena, Echo Mountain House and the Searchlight.
- ["Mt. Lowe Railway" Promotional Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-railway-promotional-brochure/) - A Mount Lowe Railway promotional brochure featuring a "graphic description of the scenic features of the Route" by Miss Susan E. Dickinson, in the Scranton, Pa., "Truth."
- ["Mount Lowe Railway" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-2/) - [slidA T. S. C. Lowe-era promotional brochure touting the "pleasure, health, scenery" benefits of a trip on the Mount Lowe Railway. Note the Time Card recommends connections via the LA Terminal Railway.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Brochure (1900)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-1900/) - A Mount Lowe Railway brochure dated December 1, 1900, and featuring the triangle logotype that included the three connecting lines: the Pacific Electric Railway, the Los Angeles and Pasadena Electric Railway, and of course, the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Brochure (1900)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-1900-2/) - A Mount Lowe Railway promotional brochure dated July 1, 1900, and featuring a pictorial representation of the vertical climb a patron could expect from the experience.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Brochure (1900)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-1900-3/) - A Mount Lowe Railway brochure dated March 8, 1900, and featuring the pictorial representation of the line. This brochure features spot color (red) printing.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Brochure (1901)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-1901/) - A Mount Lowe Railway promotional brochure dated February 1, 1901. It touts the experience as the "Grandest Scenic Trip on Earth" and features the triangular logotype.
- [Mount Lowe Railway Brochure (1902)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-railway-brochure-1902/) - A Mount Lowe Railway brochure produced in November 1902 featuring a revised triangular logotype featuring the Pacific Electric Railway's new ownership status.
- [Mount Lowe "A Way Up Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-a-way-up-trip-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric Mount Lowe brochure promising a "way up trip."
- [Mount Lowe "A Trip of Surpassing Grandeur" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-a-trip-of-surpassing-grandeur-brochure/) - A two-color Pacific Electric Mount Lowe brochure describing it as "A Trip of Surpassing Grandeur."
- ["A Way-Up Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/a-way-up-trip-brochure/) - A Mount Lowe travel brochure featuring the classic Circular Bridge imagery and the simple "A Way-Up Trip" slogan.
- [Mount Lowe "Over a Mile High" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-over-a-mile-high-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric travel brochure promoting Mount Lowe as "Over a Mile High" and "Southern California At a Glance."
- [Pacific Electric Brochure (1909)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-brochure-1909/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure dated July 10, 1909, promoting the Alpine Tavern, Great Observatory and World's Fair Searchlight on the Mount Lowe Railway. "Professor Edgar Larkin in Charge."
- [Pacific Electric "Great Mt. Lowe Trolley Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-great-mt-lowe-trolley-trip-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure advertising "The Great Mt. Lowe Trolley Trip."
- [Pacific Electric "Famous Mountain Trolley Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-famous-mountain-trolley-trip-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure describing Mount Lowe as "The Famous Mountain Trolley Trip."
- [Pacific Electric "Mount Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mount-lowe-trail-trips-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric advertising brochure marketing "Mount Lowe Trail Trips."
- [Pacific Electric "Where The Trolley Climbs the Mountains" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-where-the-trolley-climbs-the-mountains-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure promoting Mount Lowe as "Where the Trolley Climbs the Mountains."
- [Pacific Electric "Great Mt. Lowe Trolley Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-great-mt-lowe-trolley-trip-brochure-2/) - A Pacific Electric Mount Lowe advertising brochure promoting the "Great Trolley Trip."
- [Pacific Electric "See Southern California by Trolley" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-see-southern-california-by-trolley-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure advocating seeing "Southern California by Trolley via the Special-Arranged Trolley Trips through the Sunny Scenic Southland."
- [Pacific Electric "Mount Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mount-lowe-trail-trips-brochure-2/) - A Pacific Electric color-retouched photographic advertising brochure promoting "Mount Lowe Trail Trips."
- [Pacific Electric "Mount Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mount-lowe-trail-trips-brochure-3/) - A Pacific Electric color-illustration advertising brochure promoting "Mount Lowe Trail Trips."
- [Pacific Electric "Trolley Trips Through Wonderland" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-trolley-trips-through-wonderland-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric full-color advertising brochure promoting "Trolley Trips Through Wonderland" and featuring the Mount Lowe Railway resorts on the inside and back cover.
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe" advertising brochure, featuring an advertising on the back promoting "Personally Conducted Trolley Trips." "Consult the man with the cap," it recommends.
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-brochure-2/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure promoting Mount Lowe and featuring a pine tree illustration background and a photographic cameo of the Alpine Division.
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe Resort" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-resort-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric color-illustration brochure promoting the "Mt. Lowe Resort."
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe Resort" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-resort-brochure-2/) - A Pacific Electric color-illustration advertising brochure promoting the "Mt. Lowe Resort" and "Ye Alpine Tavern and Housekeeping Cottages."
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe Tavern" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-tavern-brochure/) - A Pacific Electroc color-illustration advertising brochure promoting "Mt. Lowe Tavern and cottages / Year Round Resort." Note the flapper artwork integrated into the cover.
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe / See Southern California by Trolley" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-see-southern-california-by-trolley-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric black-and-white marketing brochure merging two prominent themes: Mount Lowe and Seeing Southern California by Trolley.
- [Pacific Electric “Mt. Lowe / See Southern California by Trolley” Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-see-southern-california-by-trolley-brochure-2/) - A Pacific Electric color-illustration marketing brochure merging two prominent themes: Mount Lowe and Seeing Southern California by Trolley.
- [Pacific Electric "Mountain and Seashore Resorts" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mountain-and-seashore-resorts-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric color illustration-photography advertising brochure promoting "Mountain and Seashore Resorts," with prominent depiction of the Mount Lowe Resorts.
- [Pacific Electric "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pacific-electric-mt-lowe-trail-trips-brochure/) - A Pacific Electric marketing brochure promoting "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" and featuring a 1920s-era photographic depiction of young women on a Mount Lowe trail.
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/ye-alpine-tavern-and-cottages-brochure/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-2/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Rates at Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure (1933)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/rates-at-mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-1933/) - "Rates at Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure. Dated April 1, 1933.
- ["Mt. Lowe Fare Cut to $1" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-fare-cut-to-1-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Fare Cut to $1" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Fares Cut!" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-fares-cut-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Fares Cut!" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Special Two-day Outing $7.50" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-special-two-day-outing-7-50-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Special Two-day Outing $7.50" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-trail-trips-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-3/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-4/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mount Lowe" $2.50 Round Trip Brochure (1926)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-2-50-round-trip-brochure-1926/) - "Mount Lowe" $2.50 Round Trip Brochure, dated October 10, 1926.
- ["Mount Lowe Information for Visitors" Brochure (1921)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mount-lowe-information-for-visitors-brochure-1921/) - "Mount Lowe Information for Visitors" Brochure, dated March 1921.
- ["Sunrise Easter Service Mt. Lowe" Brochure (1925)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/sunrise-easter-service-mt-lowe-brochure-1925/) - "Sunrise Easter Service Mt. Lowe" Brochure, held Sunday, April 12, 1925.
- ["Sunrise Easter Service Mt. Lowe" Brochure (1926)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/sunrise-easter-service-mt-lowe-brochure-1926/) - "Sunrise Easter Service Mt. Lowe," held Sunday, April 4, 1926.
- ["Pasadena Mt. Lowe Combination Tour" Brochure (1929)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/pasadena-mt-lowe-combination-tour-brochure-1929/) - "Pasadena Mt. Lowe Combination Tour" Brochure from 1929.
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/ye-alpine-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-2/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/ye-alpine-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-3/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Three Great Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/three-great-trips-brochure/) - "Three Great Trips" Brochure.
- ["Southland" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/southland-brochure/) - "Trips to Points of Special Interest in the Southland" brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-5/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-6/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-7/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-trail-trips-brochure-2/) - "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-trail-trips-brochure-3/) - "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-trail-trips-brochure-4/) - "Mt. Lowe Trail Trips" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-tavern-and-cottages-brochure-8/) - "Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-famous-mile-high-mountain-railway-trip-brochure/) - "Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-famous-mile-high-mountain-railway-trip-brochure-2/) - "Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure.
- ["Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/brochures/mt-lowe-famous-mile-high-mountain-railway-trip-brochure-3/) - "Mt. Lowe Famous Mile High Mountain Railway Trip" Brochure.
- ["Birds-Eye View of Mount Lowe, California" Postcard (1913)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/birds-eye-view-of-mount-lowe-california-postcard-1913/) - This is a postcard copyrighted 1913 by the Pacific Electric Railway Company entitled "Birds-Eye View of Mount Lowe, California." It features a complete topographical relief rendering of the Mount Lowe Railway and related hiking trails.
- ["Echo Mt. and Mt. Lowe from Pasadena" Postcard ](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/echo-mt-and-mt-lowe-from-pasadena-postcard/) - Detroit Publishing Company's #70512 postcard, "Echo Mt. and Mt. Lowe from Pasadena," depicting an aerial view of the base of the foothills and Mount Lowe region.
- ["Gathering Poppies in Midwinter, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/gathering-poppies-in-midwinter-california-postcard/) - An early hand-colored postcard featuring tourists gathering poppies along the Pacific Electric line on the way to Rubio Canyon on the Mount Lowe Railway Line.
- ["On the Way to Rubio Canyon, Pasadena in the Distance" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-way-to-rubio-canyon-pasadena-in-the-distance-postcard/) - An early postcard entitled "On the Way to Rubio Canyon, Pasadena in the Distance" with hand-colored graphics depicting an open streetcar (no. 3) and a full complement of passengers bound for the Mount Lowe Railway. The hand-written note reads "Had a fine trip up but it is as cold as charity."
- ["Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Railway, Calif." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-canyon-mt-lowe-railway-calif-postcard/) - A Detroit Publishing Co. hand-colored postcard entitled "70920 Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Railway, Calif."
- ["Rubio Canion" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-canion-postcard/) - "47 Rubio Canion" (sic) postcard.
- ["Rubio Pavilion, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Ry., Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-pavilion-rubio-canyon-mt-lowe-ry-cal-postcard/) - "7324. Rubio Pavilion, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Ry., Cal." Postcard by Detroit Photographic Co., Publishers.
- ["Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-canyon-near-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Scene at Rubio Canyon, on the Mt. Lowe Trip, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/scene-at-rubio-canyon-on-the-mt-lowe-trip-cal-postcard/) - "Scene at Rubio Canyon, on the Mt. Lowe Trip, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Ribbon Rock Falls, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/ribbon-rock-falls-rubio-canyon-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Ribbon Rock Falls, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Rainbow Falls, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Division, Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rainbow-falls-rubio-canyon-mt-lowe-division-pacific-electric-railway-los-angeles-cal-postcard/) - "Rainbow Falls, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Division, Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-canyon-near-mt-lowe-cal-postcard-2/) - "Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-canyon-near-mt-lowe-cal-postcard-3/) - "Rubio Canyon near Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Taken in Rubio Canyon July 10, 1909, Upon a Rock" Photo Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/taken-in-rubio-canyon-july-10-1909-upon-a-rock-photo-postcard/) - "Taken in Rubio Canyon July 10, 1909, Upon a Rock" Photo Postcard.
- ["Rubio" Incline Car Photo Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/rubio-incline-car-photo-postcard/) - "Rubio" Incline Car Photo Postcard.
- ["On the way to Mount Lowe, Cal." Photo Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-way-to-mount-lowe-cal-photo-postcard/) - "On the way to Mount Lowe, Cal." Photo Postcard. "The Clog Railroad." "Photo by Smallcomb / U. S. S. Aroostook." There were three Aroostooks; learn more here.
- ["Mount Lowe Incline Railway, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mount-lowe-incline-railway-california-postcard/) - "Mount Lowe Incline Railway, California" Postcard.
- ["Mount Lowe Incline, Pasadena, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mount-lowe-incline-pasadena-cal-postcard/) - "Mount Lowe Incline, Pasadena, Cal." Postcard featuring the Echo car.
- ["Tourists at Foot of Mt. Lowe Incline, Rubio Canyon, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/tourists-at-foot-of-mt-lowe-incline-rubio-canyon-california-postcard/) - "1726 - Tourists at Foot of Mt. Lowe Incline, Rubio Canyon, California" Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe Incline, near Pasadena, Cal." Double Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-incline-near-pasadena-cal-double-postcard/) - "Mt. Lowe Incline, near Pasadena, Cal." Double Postcard.
- ["Cable Car on Mt. Lowe Incline, Elevation 3000 Feet" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/cable-car-on-mt-lowe-incline-elevation-3000-feet-postcard/) - "Cable Car on Mt. Lowe Incline, Elevation 3000 Feet" Postcard.
- ["Up the Incline, Mt. Lowe Ry." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/up-the-incline-mt-lowe-ry-postcard/) - "Up the Incline, Mt. Lowe Ry." Postcard featuring the Echo car.
- ["Summit of Mt. Lowe, Cal. and Incline Railway" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/summit-of-mt-lowe-cal-and-incline-railway-postcard/) - "Summit of Mt. Lowe, Cal. and Incline Railway 6871" Postcard.
- [Untitled Photo Postcard Featuring Young Woman Seated at Top of Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/untitled-photo-postcard-featuring-young-woman-seated-at-top-of-incline/) - Untitled Photo Postcard Featuring Young Woman Seated at Top of Incline.
- ["Tavern and Power House, Mount Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/tavern-and-power-house-mount-lowe-california-postcard/) - "No. 201 Tavern and Power House, Mount Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Alpine Tavern, Mount Lowe, Pasadena, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/alpine-tavern-mount-lowe-pasadena-cal-postcard/) - "11394 Alpine Tavern, Mount Lowe, Pasadena, Cal." Postcard
- ["Echo Mountain on the Mt. Lowe Ry, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/echo-mountain-on-the-mt-lowe-ry-cal-postcard/) - "Echo Mountain on the Mt. Lowe Ry, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Power Station, Pacific Electric Railway, Echo Mountain, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/power-station-pacific-electric-railway-echo-mountain-california-postcard/) - "1796 Power Station, Pacific Electric Railway, Echo Mountain, California" Postcard
- ["Echo Mountain Station on Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/echo-mountain-station-on-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Echo Mountain Station on Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["The Searchlight, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/the-searchlight-mt-lowe-calif-postcard/) - "The Searchlight, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard.
- ["3,000,000 C. P. Search Light at Echo Mt." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/3000000-c-p-search-light-at-echo-mt-postcard/) - "3,000,000 C. P. Search Light at Echo Mt., Mt. Lowe Div. Pacific Electric Ry. Los Angeles Cal." Postcard
- ["Largest Searchlight in the World on Echo Mount, Calif." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/largest-searchlight-in-the-world-on-echo-mount-calif-postcard/) - "Largest Searchlight in the World on Echo Mount, Calif." Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe Railroad and Observatory, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-railroad-and-observatory-cal-postcard/) - "Mt. Lowe Railroad and Observatory, Cal. 6841" Postcard.
- ["Approaching Storm, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/approaching-storm-mt-lowe-calif-postcard/) - "Approaching Storm, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard.
- ["The Observatory, Echo Mountain" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/the-observatory-echo-mountain-postcard/) - "The Observatory, Echo Mountain" Postcard published by Sub-Post Card Co., Los Angeles.
- ["The Moon as Photographed from the Mt. Lowe Observatory" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/the-moon-as-photographed-from-the-mt-lowe-observatory-postcard/) - "The Moon as Photographed from the Mt. Lowe Observatory, South California 507" Postcard.
- ["Mount Lowe Railway" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mount-lowe-railway-postcard/) - "Mount Lowe Railway" Postcard with a prominent image of the Observatory telescope.
- ["Circular Bridge from Track Below, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-from-track-below-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Circular Bridge from Track Below, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Serpentine track up Mount Lowe Road, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/serpentine-track-up-mount-lowe-road-california-postcard/) - "Serpentine track up Mount Lowe Road, California" Postcard.
- [Untitled Circular Bridge Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/untitled-circular-bridge-postcard/) - Untitled Circular Bridge Postcard on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- ["Sentinel Rock, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/sentinel-rock-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Sentinel Rock, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Mount Lowe Railway" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mount-lowe-railway-postcard-2/) - "Mount Lowe Railway" Postcard.
- ["Scene on Mt. Lowe Division, Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/scene-on-mt-lowe-division-pacific-electric-railway-los-angeles-cal-postcard/) - "Scene on Mt. Lowe Division, Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Cal Climbing Mount Lowe. Pacific Electric Ry." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/cal-climbing-mount-lowe-pacific-electric-ry-postcard/) - "3683 - Cal Climbing Mount Lowe. Pacific Electric Ry." Postcard.
- ["Circular Bridge, 400 ft. above lower track" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-400-ft-above-lower-track-postcard/) - "6607 Circular Bridge, 400 ft. above lower track, Mt. Lowe Railway, California - 'On the Road of a Thousand Wonders'" Postcard.
- ["Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe, California, Elevation 4200 Ft." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-mt-lowe-california-elevation-4200-ft-postcard/) - "Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe, California, Elevation 4200 Ft." Postcard.
- ["Forest Fire, West of Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/forest-fire-west-of-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Forest Fire, West of Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe R. R. California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/circular-bridge-mt-lowe-r-r-california-postcard/) - "519 Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe R. R. California" Postcard.
- [Circular Bridge "Best Christmas Wishes from California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-best-christmas-wishes-from-california-postcard/) - Circular Bridge "Best Christmas Wishes from California" Postcard.
- [Untitled Circular Bridge Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/untitled-circular-bridge-postcard-2/) - Untitled Circular Bridge Postcard.
- ["Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe Ry, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/circular-bridge-mt-lowe-ry-cal-postcard/) - "Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe Ry, Cal." Postcard.
- ["The Valley from Mount Lowe, Southern California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/the-valley-from-mount-lowe-southern-california-postcard/) - "The Valley from Mount Lowe, Southern California" Postcard featuring the Circular Bridge.
- ["Horse Shoe Curve, Mt. Lowe, California. Elevation 4000 feet" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/horse-shoe-curve-mt-lowe-california-elevation-4000-feet-postcard/) - "Horse Shoe Curve, Mt. Lowe, California. Elevation 4000 feet" Postcard.
- ["Mountain Climbing by Trolley, Mount Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mountain-climbing-by-trolley-mount-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Mountain Climbing by Trolley, Mount Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Coming down from Mount Lowe" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/coming-down-from-mount-lowe-postcard/) - "3680 - Coming down from Mount Lowe. Pacific Electric Railway" Postcard.
- ["Through Millard's Canyon, Mt. Lowe California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/through-millards-canyon-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Through Millard's Canyon, Mt. Lowe California" Postcard.
- ["Bridge No. 16, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/bridge-no-16-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Bridge No. 16, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Bridge No. 15 Mt. Lowe, Cal. Elevation 4600 feet" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/bridge-no-15-mt-lowe-cal-elevation-4600-feet-postcard/) - "Bridge No. 15 Mt. Lowe, Cal. Elevation 4600 feet" Postcard.
- ["On the Way to Alpine Tavern" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-way-to-alpine-tavern-postcard/) - "On the Way to Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe California" Postcard.
- ["Winter Scene on the Mt. Lowe Ry." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/winter-scene-on-the-mt-lowe-ry-postcard/) - "Winter Scene on the Mt. Lowe Ry." Postcard.
- ["On the Road to Alpine Tavern" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-road-to-alpine-tavern-postcard/) - "On the Road to Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal. Elevation 4800 feet" Postcard.
- ["Granite Gate, Mt. Lowe Railway" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/granite-gate-mt-lowe-railway-postcard/) - "7325. Granite Gate, Mt. Lowe Railway" Postcard, copyright, 1904, by Detroit Photographic Co.
- ["Granite Gate, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/granite-gate-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Granite Gate, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Scene on the Mt. Lowe Ry, in Winter" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/scene-on-the-mt-lowe-ry-in-winter-postcard/) - "Scene on the Mt. Lowe Ry, in Winter" Postcard.
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/ye-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe Railway" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-railway-postcard/) - "62 - Mt. Lowe Railway" Postcard.
- ["Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Entrance to Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/entrance-to-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "2788 Entrance to Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/ye-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard-2/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard
- ["In the Alpine Tavern, Mt. Low, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/in-the-alpine-tavern-mt-low-cal-postcard/) - "In the Alpine Tavern, Mt. Low (sic), Cal." Postcard. "Printed in Germany. Hand Colored Work." "2769 M. Rieder, Publ. Los Angeles, Cal."
- ["Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/ye-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard-3/) - "Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe California" Postcard.
- ["Old Fire Place, Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/old-fire-place-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "1727 - Old Fire Place, Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Dining-Room, Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/dining-room-ye-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Dining-Room, Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Alpine Tavern. Mount Lowe" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/alpine-tavern-mount-lowe-postcard/) - "3685 - Alpine Tavern. Mount Lowe" Postcard.
- ["Alpine Tavern - Mt. Lowe" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-postcard/) - "769 Alpine Tavern - Mt. Lowe" Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe Resort, 4420 Feet Above Sea Level" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-resort-4420-feet-above-sea-level-postcard/) - "Mt. Lowe Resort, 4420 Feet Above Sea Level" Postcard.
- ["House-Keeping Cottages, Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/house-keeping-cottages-ye-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "House-Keeping Cottages, Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Sunset from Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/sunset-from-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-calif-postcard/) - "8514 Sunset from Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Calif." Postcard, "Copyright 1904 by Detroit Photographic Co."
- ["Whiskers and I went up Mt. Lowe together, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/whiskers-and-i-went-up-mt-lowe-together-cal-postcard/) - "Whiskers and I went up Mt. Lowe together, Cal." Postcard (508).
- ["Romeo at Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/romeo-at-alpine-tavern-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Romeo at Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["California Gray Squirrel, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/california-gray-squirrel-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "California Gray Squirrel, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe above Alpine Tavern, Winter Scene" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-above-alpine-tavern-winter-scene-postcard/) - "Mt. Lowe above Alpine Tavern, Winter Scene" Postcard.
- ["Snowballing and Sledding in Winter, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/snowballing-and-sledding-in-winter-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "Snowballing and Sledding in Winter, Mt. Lowe, Cal." postcard.
- ["On the Mt. Lowe Trail in Winter" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-mt-lowe-trail-in-winter-postcard/) - "On the Mt. Lowe Trail in Winter" Postcard.
- [Untitled One Man and a Mule Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/untitled-one-man-and-a-mule-postcard/) - Untitled One Man and a Mule Postcard.
- ["Schleicher Silver Fox Farm, Mt. Lowe" Photo Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/schleicher-silver-fox-farm-mt-lowe-photo-postcard/) - "Schleicher Silver Fox Farm, Mt. Lowe" Photo Postcard.
- ["From Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/from-inspiration-point-mt-lowe-postcard/) - "From Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe" Postcard.
- ["From Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/from-inspiration-point-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "From Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Easter Rock, Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/easter-rock-inspiration-point-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Easter Rock, Inspiration Point, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["On the Trail, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-trail-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "On the Trail, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["On the Trail to the Summit, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-the-trail-to-the-summit-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "On the Trail to the Summit, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["On Mount Lowe Trail, Pasadena, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/on-mount-lowe-trail-pasadena-cal-postcard/) - "On Mount Lowe Trail, Pasadena, Cal. - 11386" Postcard.
- ["Yucca Palm or Spanish Dagger, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/yucca-palm-or-spanish-dagger-mt-lowe-california-postcard/) - "Yucca Palm or Spanish Dagger, Mt. Lowe, California" Postcard.
- ["Summit of Mt. Lowe, California. Altitude 6100 Feet" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/summit-of-mt-lowe-california-altitude-6100-feet-postcard/) - "Summit of Mt. Lowe, California. Altitude 6100 Feet" Postcard.
- ["We're Having a High Old Time" Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/were-having-a-high-old-time-postcard/) - "We're Having a High Old Time" Mt. Lowe Postcard.
- ["Above the Clouds, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/above-the-clouds-mt-lowe-cal-postcard/) - "7327. Above the Clouds, Mt. Lowe, Cal." Postcard.
- ["Mt. Lowe, Markham, San Gabriel from Mount Wilson, Cal." Postcard](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/postcards/mt-lowe-markham-san-gabriel-from-mount-wilson-cal-postcard/) - "Mt. Lowe, Markham, San Gabriel from Mount Wilson, Cal." Postcard.
- [Mount Lowe Springs Co., Third and Broadway, Los Angeles](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-springs-co-third-and-broadway-los-angeles/) - A Tally Ho coach and group of people gather at the intersection of Third and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, home of the Mount Lowe Springs Co., a Thaddeus Lowe-owned water company. Tally Ho service between Third and Broadway and Altadena delivered passengers to Mount Lowe Railway service in style.
- [Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/circular-bridge/) - The classic Circular Bridge hand-colored image prominently featured in so many Mount Lowe promotional documents.
- [Incline Car Group Photo](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/incline-car-group-photo/) - A close-up of a typical group shot taken by an event photographer at the base of the Great Incline on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Looking Down the Incline at the Turnout](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/looking-down-the-incline-at-the-turnout/) - A view of the Great Incline looking downward from the perspective of the turnout.
- [Mount Lowe Tally Ho Coach](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-tally-ho-coach/) - A photograph of a Mount Lowe Tally Ho Coach, which provided service for patrons from the Mount Lowe Spring Co. at Third and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles to the Altadena point of embarkation for the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [456 North on Lake Avenue for Rubio Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/456-north-on-lake-avenue-for-rubio-canyon/) - Pacific Electric no. 456 heads north on Lake Avenue from Pasadena to Rubio Canyon for Mount Lowe Railway service.
- [Horseshoe Curve on the Mount Lowe Railway](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/horseshoe-curve-on-the-mount-lowe-railway/) - A high-perspective photograph of Horseshoe Curve on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Mount Lowe's Horseshoe Curve from Ground Level](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowes-horseshoe-curve-from-ground-level/) - A ground-level photograph of Horseshoe Curve on the Mount Lowe Railway. Note the electrified inspection car in the background, on the trestle.
- [Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve at Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/aerial-view-of-horseshoe-curve-at-mount-lowe/) - An aerial view of Horseshoe Curve at Mount Lowe.
- [Three-Car Publicity Photo at Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/three-car-publicity-photo-at-mount-lowe/) - Pacific Electric marketers had operations personnel stage three Alpine Division cars at various elevations - all viewable from the lower vantage point - to demonstrate the verticality of the Mount Lowe Railway experience.
- [Mount Lowe Early Powerhouse](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-early-powerhouse/) - A view of the early powerhouse at Mount Lowe, at the top of the Great Incline.
- [The Circular Bridge from Afar](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-circular-bridge-from-afar/) - A distant view of the Circular Bridge, part of the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Aerial View of Echo Mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/aerial-view-of-echo-mountain/) - An aerial view of Echo Mountain, home to the Mount Lowe Railway's Great Incline.
- [Aerial View of Echo Mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/aerial-view-of-echo-mountain-2/) - An aerial view of Echo Mountain and the Sam Merrill Trail.
- [Hygiea, On the Road to Rubio](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/hygiea-on-the-road-to-rubio/) - Hygiea, on the Pacific Electric line to Rubio Canyon for Mount Lowe.
- [Poppy Fields Station on the Road to Rubio](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/poppy-fields-station-on-the-road-to-rubio/) - The Pacific Electric' Poppy Fields Station, on the road to Rubio Canyon and Mount Lowe.
- [Echo Mountain from Altadena](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-mountain-from-altadena/) - A view of Echo Mountain and the Mount Lowe structures above, from the perspective of Altadena.
- [Entering Rubio Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/entering-rubio-canyon/) - A Pacific Electric interurban enters Rubio Canyon on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [Approaching the Rubio Pavilion](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/approaching-the-rubio-pavilion/) - A view of Rubio Pavilion (called "Hotel Rubio" by the Waite photography studio which produced this image) on the approach of the Pacific Electric tracks.
- [Rubio Pavilion and the Great Incline (1895)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/rubio-pavilion-and-the-great-incline-1895/) - A Waite Photography of Los Angeles image from 1895 of the Rubio Pavilion and Great Incline of the Mount Lowe Railway, captured from across the canyon.
- [Rubio Pavilion and the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/rubio-pavilion-and-the-great-incline/) - An early image of Rubio Pavilion and the Great Incline with early incline cars and interurbans at the base of the platform. The image is engraved "Hill," possibly by the original photographer.
- [At the Base of the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/at-the-base-of-the-great-incline/) - A Pacific Electric car stands idle next to Rubio, one of two Great Incline cars on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Below Rubio Pavilion](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/below-rubio-pavilion/) - An image captured below Rubio Pavilion, in a canyon filled with a rushing stream and water transmission pipes), looking toward Altadena.
- [Below Rubio Pavilion in the Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/below-rubio-pavilion-in-the-canyon/) - A view from down inside Rubio Canyon, just below the Pavilion, detailing the extensive walkways and stairwells used by workers to access the canyon from the structure.
- [Ribbon Rock Falls below Rubio Pavilion](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/ribbon-rock-falls-below-rubio-pavilion/) - A view of Ribbon Rock Falls just below Rubio Pavilion.
- [Supporting Rubio Pavilion](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/supporting-rubio-pavilion/) - A view of the structural supports underlying Rubio Pavilion, from the canyon floor.
- [At the Base of the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/at-the-base-of-the-great-incline-2/) - The sign at the base of the Great Incline read "Direct Ascent 1245 Feet / Length of Incline 3000 Feet / Steepest Grade 62%."
- [Car Going Up the Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/car-going-up-the-incline/) - A view from the base of the Great Incline at the Mount Lowe Railway, with a car ascending and a woman in a hat posing for the photo at the base of the access stairwell.
- [At the Top of the Great Incline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/at-the-top-of-the-great-incline/) - Riders pose at the top of the Great Incline before disembarking for the next stage of their journey up Mount Lowe.
- [Incline Car No. 2 at the Top](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/incline-car-no-2-at-the-top/) - Sightseers and travelers pose for this picture with Great Incline Car no. 2 at the top of the run. Echo Mountain House is visible in the background.
- [The Chalet](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-chalet-2/) - Visitors to The Chalet pose on the top veranda for this photograph.
- [Approaching the Chalet](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/approaching-the-chalet/) - A view of the Chalet from its approach.
- [Echo Mountain House from Below](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-mountain-house-from-below/) - A view of Echo Mountain House from below.
- [Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/echo-mountain-house-2/) - A wide-format image of Echo Mountain House with visitors and staff posing for the shot.
- [On the Veranda at Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/on-the-veranda-at-echo-mountain-house/) - A light meal is taken with an interesting guest on the veranda at Echo Mountain House.
- [Echo Mountain House Approach](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/echo-mountain-house-approach/) - A view of the approach to Echo Mountain House on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Behind Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/behind-echo-mountain-house/) - A view from behind Echo Mountain House, looking out onto Pasadena below.
- [Above Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/above-echo-mountain-house/) - An amazing panoramic image of Echo Mountain House and the Mount Lowe Observatory, with Pasadena below.
- [Thaddeus Lowe Portrait by Matthew Brady](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/thaddeus-lowe-portrait-by-matthew-brady-2/) - A portrait of Thaddeus S. C. Lowe by famed Civil War photographer Matthew Brady.
- [Thaddeus Lowe and Clovis with Ballooning Signal Flags](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/thaddeus-lowe-and-clovis-with-ballooning-signal-flags-2/) - Thaddeus Lowe and Clovis at a Union Army encampment with Ballooning signal flags during the United States Civil War.
- [Circular Bridge from a Distance](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/circular-bridge-from-a-distance/) - The Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge viewed from a distance.
- [Power House on Echo Mountain](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/power-house-on-echo-mountain/) - The Power House on Echo Mountain.
- [Power House on Echo Mountain ](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/power-house-on-echo-mountain-2/) - The Power House on Echo Mountain, 3500 ft. above sea level.
- [Below the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/below-the-circular-bridge/) - A view of no. 9 from below the circular bridge on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [Inside the Powerhouse](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inside-the-powerhouse/) - Inside the Powerhouse on Echo Mountain.
- [Near the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/near-the-circular-bridge/) - A view of the Mount Lowe Railway line near the circular bridge.
- [Side View of the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/side-view-of-the-circular-bridge/) - A side view of the Circular Bridge on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [The Powerhouse From The Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-powerhouse-from-the-observatory/) - A view of the Powerhouse taken from the Lowe Observatory.
- [No. 9 On the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/no-9-on-the-circular-bridge/) - No. 9 On the Circular Bridge on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [World's Fair Searchlight](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/worlds-fair-searchlight/) - World's Fair Searchlight atop the Powerhouse on Echo Mountain.
- [Just Past the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/just-past-the-circular-bridge/) - A view of Pacific Electric no. 31 just beyond the Circular Bridge on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [The Searchlight at Night](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-searchlight-at-night/) - A view of the World's Fair Searchlight in action at nighttime on Mount Lowe.
- [Searchlight on the Powerhouse](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/searchlight-on-the-powerhouse/) - A view of the World's Fair Searchlight mounted atop the Powerhouse on Echo Mountain (3200 feet above sea level).
- [Looking Back at the Circular Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/looking-back-at-the-circular-bridge/) - A view looking back at the Circular Bridge on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Kids Sitting in the Searchlight](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/kids-sitting-in-the-searchlight/) - A unique image of children sitting inside and around the World's Fair Searchlight atop the Powerhouse on Echo Mountain.
- [Fire on Sister Elsie Peak (1913)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/fire-on-sister-elsie-peak-1913/) - A dramatic image of a fire west of Mount Lowe on Sister Elsie Peak in 1913.
- [The Zoo](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-zoo/) - A view of the Mount Lowe Zoo, adjacent to the Powerhouse.
- [Construction of Granite Gate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/construction-of-granite-gate/) - Construction of Granite Gate.
- [A view of the Zoo and Bear Pit](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/a-view-of-the-zoo-and-bear-pit/) - [slideshow] [/slideshow] A view of the Zoo and Bear Pit on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [A View of the Zoo](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/a-view-of-the-zoo/) - A view of the Mount Lowe Zoo.
- [An Early Car Passes Through the Granite Gate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/an-early-car-passes-through-the-granite-gate/) - An Early Car Passes Through the Granite Gate on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [The Fountain and Reservoir behind Echo Mountain House](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-fountain-and-reservoir-behind-echo-mountain-house/) - The Fountain and Reservoir behind Echo Mountain House on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [A Later Car Passes Through the Granite Gate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/a-later-car-passes-through-the-granite-gate/) - A Later Pacific Electric Car Passes Through the Granite Gate on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [The Echo Phone](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-echo-phone/) - The Echo Phone, used by visitors to project their voice, from behind the Echo Mountain House on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [The Echo Phone](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-echo-phone-2/) - The Echo Phone, used by visitors to project their voice, from behind the Echo Mountain House on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [No. 52 at the Granite Gate](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/no-52-at-the-granite-gate/) - An early Pacific Electric car (no. 52) and passengers pose for this photo at the Granite Gate on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [The Beginning of the Alpine Division](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-beginning-of-the-alpine-division/) - A view from the Echo Mountain House, looking back to the beginning of the Alpine Division.
- [On To the Alpine Tavern](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/on-to-the-alpine-tavern/) - The start of the Alpine Division, heading out from Echo Mountain House and on to Ye Alpine Tavern.
- [Start of the Alpine Division](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/start-of-the-alpine-division/) - Looking forward from the beginning of the Alpine Division. The Lowe Observatory is in the distance.
- [Almost to Alpine Tavern](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/almost-to-alpine-tavern/) - Two tourists pose for a photograph on the Alpine Division, almost to Ye Alpine Tavern.
- [Observatory from the Alpine Division](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/observatory-from-the-alpine-division/) - A souvenir photograph taken August 29, 1920, details the Lowe Observatory from the Alpine Division right-of-way where this image was captured.
- [Mount Lowe Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/mount-lowe-observatory/) - A view of Mount Lowe Observatory.
- [In Front of Mount Lowe Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/in-front-of-mount-lowe-observatory/) - A group poses with Professor Larkin in front of Mount Lowe Observatory on August 29, 1920.
- [Inside Lowe Observatory](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/inside-lowe-observatory/) - A view inside the Lowe Observatory with Professor Larkin and his assistant.
- [Lowe Observatory Telescope](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/lowe-observatory-telescope/) - The Mount Lowe Observatory telescope.
- [Los Flores Canyon Approaching Sentinel Rock and Cape of Good Hope](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/los-flores-canyon-approaching-sentinel-rock-and-cape-of-good-hope/) - A view of Los Flores Canyon Approaching Sentinel Rock and Cape of Good Hope.
- [High Bridge](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/high-bridge/) - A Pacific Electric car rolls over the High Bridge on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Sentinel Rock](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/sentinel-rock/) - A view of Sentinel Rock on the Alpine Division, from a perspective looking back toward Echo Mountain.
- [The Cape of Good Hope](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/the-cape-of-good-hope/) - A view of the Mount Lowe Railway's Cape of Good Hope location.
- [Stopped at Dawn Station](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/stopped-at-dawn-station/) - A Pacific Electric Alpine Division car stops at Dawn Station on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [Looking Back to the Cape of Good Hope](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/looking-back-to-the-cape-of-good-hope/) - A look back to the Cape of Good Hope on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [Lookout Arbor](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/lookout-arbor/) - Lookout Arbor.
- [Schleicher Silver Fox Farm at Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/schleicher-silver-fox-farm-at-mount-lowe/) - Schleicher Silver Fox Farm at Mount Lowe.
- ["View of Pasadena from Mt. Lowe, 1921" ](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/view-of-pasadena-from-mt-lowe-1921/) - "View of Pasadena from Mt. Lowe, 1921"
- ["Birdseye View of Mt. Lowe" (1913)](https://www.mountlowe.org/slideshow/birdseye-view-of-mt-lowe-1913/) - Pacific Electric "Birdseye View of Mt. Lowe" from 1913.
- [Rounding the Cape of Good Hope](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/rounding-the-cape-of-good-hope/) - A Pacific Electric car rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the Mount Lowe Line.
- [Stopped by Dawn Station](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/stopped-by-dawn-station/) - A Pacific Electric Alpine Division car stopped near Dawn Station.
- [Longest Straight Track on the Mount Lowe Railway](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-collection/photography/longest-straight-track-on-the-mount-lowe-railway/) - A view of the Longest Straight Track on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- [Canyon cleanup goes awry](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/canyon-cleanup-goes-awry/) - EventsFunding shortfall foils efforts in Rubio Canyon By Kimm Groshong Pasadena Star News Staff Writer ALTADENA -- Nearly six years after a water pipe replacement project in Rubio Canyon buried five waterfalls beneath tons of construction debris, and five months after the regional office of the USDA Forest Service reversed a decision to implement a
- [Rubio Canyon Cleanup Hits Snag](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/rubio-canyon-cleanup-hits-snag/) - Procedural error halts removal of debris. Written by Becky Oskin Staff Writer, Pasadena Star News ALTADENA -- The Forest Service's regional office has reversed a local decision to remove 35,000 cubic yards of construction debris from Rubio Canyon by trucking out the granite boulders on a temporary road. The judgment brings to a standstill efforts
- [Henry Ford Visits the Incline Railway at Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/henry-ford-visits-the-incline-railway-at-mount-lowe/) - The advent of the twentieth century brought many changes to people around the world and none greater than those right here in the United States where mass transportation was becoming more and more affordable for the common man. Everything from the electric trolley to the automobile was proving to be more than a mere passing
- [The Men Who Built Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/the-men-who-built-mount-lowe/) - By the time Thaddeus Lowe retired to Southern California in the late 1880's he had achieved more than most. The New Hampshire native and father of ten children had built the largest balloon ever known for use in an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean and had served his country as the founder and Chief
- [Mount Lowe Timeline](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/mount-lowe-timeline/) - • 1887 Thaddeus Lowe visits California to see about a possible relocation to Los Angeles • 1887 Pasadena Railway Company formed by Andrew McNally, Col. G. G. Green and the Woodbury brothers, to bring tracks to Altadena’s wealthy residents • 1887 Engineer of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, John Horne, brought from New Hampshire to
- [Mount Lowe Facts (1936)](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/mount-lowe-facts-1936/) - The following was presented in a 1936 Pacific Electric fact sheet about Mount Lowe: The road to Echo Mountain from Lake and Calaveras Streets built between 1892 and 1893 Original construction cost of railway (estimate): $700,000.00 Railway built by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe and engineer David Joseph Macpherson The Alpine Division from Echo Mountain to
- [Who was Thaddeus S. C. Lowe? ](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/who-was-thaddeus-s-c-lowe/) - Southern California certainly owes a debt of gratitude to Thaddeus S. C. Lowe for his wonderful foresight and development of our area. Before he became a California resident, this New Hampshire native served as a civilian in the Civil War as the Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps for Abraham Lincoln. Upon leaving
- [ Where the Rubber Met the Rails](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-history/where-the-rubber-met-the-rails/) - How the Metz Automobile drove the Mount Lowe Railway When Charles Metz came up with the idea for the gearless transmission for his automobile, he thought his car would be lighter and cheaper than the competition and have the ability to go anywhere. Metz proved he was correct and probably had little idea in the
- [Suit filed over Rubio Canyon cleanup](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/suit-filed-over-rubio-canyon-cleanup/) - Written by Sonya Geis, Pasadena Star News Staff Writer ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST -- A local environmentalist turned up the pressure Tuesday in his years-long battle against an Altadena water company. Paul Ayers, an attorney and hiker, sent letters of intent to sue to Rubio Canon Land and Water Association and the U.S. Forest Service. The
- [Mouth of Rubio Canyon becomes public land](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/mouth-of-rubio-canyon-becomes-public-land/) - Written by Jeanette Williams, Pasadena Star News. September 4, 2009 After years of conflict over access to the Rubio Canyon trail, the Altadena Conservancy negotiated a deal with the owner of 20 acres of the canyon to buy the land and guarantee access in perpetuity. Left to Right, Paul Ayers, Sameer Etman and Lawren Markle
- [New Book on Mount Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mlpsi-news/new-book-on-mount-lowe/) - Coming in June from the Mount Lowe Preservation Society and Arcadia Press: Mount Lowe Railway by Michael A. Patris. How many Americans, even among aviation enthusiasts, might be able to answer quickly as to the name of the key figure present at what may be considered the birth of military aviation in the United States?
- [Officials may have solution to Rubio Canyon restoration](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/officials-may-have-solution-to-rubio-canyon-restoration/) - Written By Elise Kleeman Staff Writer-Pasadena Star-News ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST - A nine-year debate about how to restore a landmark canyon north of Altadena could finally be drawing to a close. Since 1998, Rubio Canyon has borne the scars of a massive landslide triggered by the Rubio Canon Land and Water Association during construction on
- [Rubio's Grand Revival](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/rubios-grand-revival/) - Torrential rains wash tons of debris from scenic canyon By Chris Shaffer Special to the Daily News Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - Rubio Canyon activist Paul Ayers calls it Mother Nature getting her way. Others refer to it as fate for a canyon that had been partially destroyed by human error. Some go as far
- [A brief biography of T.S.C. Lowe](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/a-brief-biography-of-t-s-c-lowe/) - There is a summary of the life of Thaddeus S.C. Lowe posted at Monkey Spit, a humor and pop culture website. The article, entitled "The Smartest Man You Never Heard of," describes Professor Lowe's humble beginnings and adventures in ballooning, his many inventions and achievements, and the series of events that led to the creation
- [Postcards speak volumes about San Gabriel Valley's past](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/postcards-speak-volumes-about-san-gabriel-valleys-past/) - Every year, Pasadena's Convention Center fills with thousands of eager hobbyists for the Postcard & Paper Show Written by Stacey Camp, who is working on her Master's Dissertation at Stanford University This popular event brings collectors of Pasadena's past together for a busy weekend of selling, buying and trading. Today's postcard enthusiasts collect for many
- [Ripple effects in Rubio Canyon](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/ripple-effects-in-rubio-canyon/) - Hikers upset over canyon's temporary piping By Kimm Groshong Staff Writer Pasadena Star News ALTADENA -- During October's heavy rains, Mother Nature unveiled five waterfalls that had been buried since 1998 when a pipeline-reconstruction project in Rubio Canyon went terribly wrong. But while she was at it, she damaged that same pipeline. Now, less than
- [Swept Clean](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/swept-clean/) - Heavy rains blast rock pile at top of Rubio Canyon to its base By Sonya Geis, Pasadena Star News Staff Writer ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST -- After years of discussion about cleaning out the tons of boulders filling Rubio Canyon, Mother Nature has apparently solved the problem herself. Last week's heavy rains blasted out the debris
- [Town archivist Edna Smith dies](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/town-archivist-edna-smith-dies/) - Volunteer work was her top priority By Kimm Groshong, Staff Writer Pasadena Star News ALTADENA -- Local archivist, Edna Smith, who selflessly volunteered her time and attended seemingly every meeting in town, died Friday evening at Huntington Hospital after surgery. She was 86. The list of groups touched by Smith's efforts is extensive. The Altadena
- [Rubio Canyon gets temporary road](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/rubio-canyon-gets-temporary-road/) - Rubio Canyon to get temporary road Forest Service finds way to clean up debris By Becky Oskin, Staff Writer, San Gabriel Valley News ALTADENA -- Ending five years of rancor, the Forest Service said Thursday it will build a road within the sinuous length of Rubio Canyon and haul out some 35,000 cubic yards of
- [Balloonist Crosses Atlantic Ocean in an Open Basket](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/balloonist-crosses-atlantic-ocean-in-an-open-basket/) - In the spirit of balloonist Thaddeus Lowe, a trans-Atlantic balloon crossing is made in an open wicker basket! LONDON (AP) - Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams became the first person to cross the Atlantic solo in an open wicker basket balloon on Monday, September 29th, landing in England after surviving a sonic boom from a Concorde aircraft
- [Awaiting word on Rubio appeals](https://www.mountlowe.org/mount-lowe-in-the-news/awaiting-word-on-rubio-appeals/) - Alternative method to remove canyon debris suggested Written By Becky Oskin Staff Writer, Pasadena Star News ALTADENA -- The battle over how to restore Rubio Canyon's stretch of sparkling waterfalls, now buried in tons of rocky construction debris, appears far from over. Two appeals have been filed with the Forest Service protesting the agency's decision

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