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Cruz Collection (#4)

"Cruz: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of Cruz, a name that echoes through history and spans across continents

Background imageCruz Collection: Greetings postcard, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Greetings postcard, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: circa 1906

Background imageCruz Collection: Brewers Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) male, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California

Brewers Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) male, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California

Background imageCruz Collection: Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus sp) trees at lake, Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus sp) trees at lake, Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area, New Mexico

Background imageCruz Collection: Lunch counter, Plaza Goiti, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines

Lunch counter, Plaza Goiti, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. Date: circa 1930

Background imageCruz Collection: View of Binondo, Manila, Philippines

View of Binondo, Manila, Philippines
View of Binondo, the worlds oldest Chinatown, in Manila, Philippines. Date: 1910s

Background imageCruz Collection: The Port of Oran and the Murdjajo Hill, Algeria

The Port of Oran and the Murdjajo Hill, Algeria
The Port of Oran and the Murdjajo Hill (with Fort Santa Cruz at the top) on the Mediterranean coast of Algeria, North Africa Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCruz Collection: The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain, 1599, by Juan P

The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain, 1599, by Juan P
Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1553-1608). Spanish painter. The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain, 1599. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageCruz Collection: Map of La Gomera, Canary Islands

Map of La Gomera, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCruz Collection: Map of Hierro, Canary Islands

Map of Hierro, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCruz Collection: Dining Room, Brookdale Lodge, California, USA

Dining Room, Brookdale Lodge, California, USA
World famous dining room in Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, with a stream running through it. Date: circa 1930

Background imageCruz Collection: Canary Islands - Tenerife, Santa Cruz, The Mole

Canary Islands - Tenerife, Santa Cruz, The Mole
Lantern slide of Tenerife, Santa Cruz, The Mole. Harbour with a stone jetty.. Part of Box 126, Canary and Madeira, slide no.2 Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCruz Collection: PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photographed c1910

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photographed c1910

Background imageCruz Collection: Santa Cruz, Alvaro de Bazan, Marques de (1526-1588)

Santa Cruz, Alvaro de Bazan, Marques de (1526-1588). Spanish sailor. Anonymous. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum

Background imageCruz Collection: MADERUELO, Master of (12th century). Wall paintings

MADERUELO, Master of (12th century). Wall paintings in the church of Vera Cruz de Maderuelo. 12th c. Romanesque art. Fresco. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Maderuelo. Hermitage of Veracruz

Background imageCruz Collection: View of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Central America

View of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Central America
A view of the city of Vera Cruz (Veracruz), Mexico, Central America

Background imageCruz Collection: Picture No. 11992755

Picture No. 11992755
Galapagos Mockingbird - Leaping onto a rock - Note diseased feet - Charles Darwin Research Centre - Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Galapagos Mockingbird - Leaping onto a rock - Note diseased feet

Background imageCruz Collection: Picture No. 11992754

Picture No. 11992754
Galapagos Mockingbird - walking on a rock - Note diseased feet - Charles Darwin Research Centre - Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Galapagos Mockingbird - walking on a rock - Note diseased feet - Charles

Background imageCruz Collection: Tenerife, Spain - Santa Cruz - The Mole (Harbour)

Tenerife, Spain - Santa Cruz - The Mole (Harbour) Date: circa 1903

Background imageCruz Collection: The Quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain

The Quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain
The Quay at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Date: 1913

Background imageCruz Collection: Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Canary Islands, Spain

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Canary Islands, Spain Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCruz Collection: Cortes appointed General as the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz

Cortes appointed General as the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz
The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz proposed to appoint of Hernan Cortes as General. Engraving, 1807. Colored

Background imageCruz Collection: Hotel at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain

Hotel at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCruz Collection: Roman mosaic. Port scenes. 3rd -4th century. From Vega Baja

Roman mosaic. Port scenes. 3rd -4th century. From Vega Baja de Toledo. Museum of Hospital de la Santa Cruz. Toledo. Spain

Background imageCruz Collection: Francisco Goya (1746-1828). Mariana Waldstein, 1792

Francisco Goya (1746-1828). Mariana Waldstein, 1792
Francisco Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter. Romanticism. Mariana Waldstein (1763-1808). 9th Marquesa of St. Cruz. 1792. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Background imageCruz Collection: Spain. Castile-La Mancha. Villaescusa de Haro. Convent of th

Spain. Castile-La Mancha. Villaescusa de Haro. Convent of the Santa Cruz or Convent of the Dominicans. Built in 1542. Province of Cuenca

Background imageCruz Collection: Serapio Cruz (1835-1870). Engraving. Colored

Serapio Cruz (1835-1870). Engraving. Colored
Serapio Cruz (1835-1870). Guatemalan Caudillo. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

Background imageCruz Collection: Bill of a one peseta. 1953. Spain

Bill of a one peseta. 1953. Spain
Bill of a one peseta of 1953. Reverse. Spain

Background imageCruz Collection: Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving

Background imageCruz Collection: Andres de Santa Cruz (1792-1865). Marshal and Bolivian polit

Andres de Santa Cruz (1792-1865). Marshal and Bolivian political. President of Peru (1827) and Bolivia (1829-1839) Portrait. Colored engraving of Famous Americans, (1888)

Background imageCruz Collection: Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Engraving

Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Engraving
Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Portrait. Engraving. 18th century. Aurelio Espinosa Polit File Library. Quito. Cotocollao. Ecuador

Background imageCruz Collection: Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving

Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

Background imageCruz Collection: Solomonic column. Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary. Caravaca

Solomonic column. Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary. Caravaca
Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary (17th and 18th centuries). Detail of a Solomonic column of the temple facade. Caravaca. Region of Murcia. Spain

Background imageCruz Collection: Immaculate Conception sculpture. Caravaca. Region of Murcia

Immaculate Conception sculpture. Caravaca. Region of Murcia
Immaculate Conception sculpture. Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception. Caravaca. Region of Murcia

Background imageCruz Collection: A Mexican Kitchen, Orizaba, Mexico

A Mexican Kitchen, Orizaba, Mexico
A woman sits on the floor of her kitchen in Orizaba, a town situated between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Date: circa 1895

Background imageCruz Collection: James Goodenough

James Goodenough
JAMES GRAHAM GOODENOUGH Naval commander who, after 30 years of distinguished service, was shot by savages at Santa Cruz, one of the Fiji islands. Date: 1830 - 1875

Background imageCruz Collection: Santa Cruz / Bazan / Eng

Santa Cruz / Bazan / Eng
ALVARO DE BAZAN MARQUES de SANTA CRUZ Spanish admiral Date: 1526 - 1588

Background imageCruz Collection: Hotel Monopol, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Hotel Monopol, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCruz Collection: Hotel Britannique, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

Hotel Britannique, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCruz Collection: Two Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

Two Hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Hotel Battenberg (nearest) and Grand Hotel Quisisana, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCruz Collection: Map of the Canary Archipelago

Map of the Canary Archipelago, showing the seven islands, Hierro, La Palma, Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, as well as the two smaller islands, Graciosa and Alegranza

Background imageCruz Collection: Guerrilla Attack Train

Guerrilla Attack Train
FRENCH EXPEDITION Mexican guerrillas attack a French train on the Vera Cruz railway Date: 1863

Background imageCruz Collection: Steam shovel at Santa Cruz, Panama Canal construction

Steam shovel at Santa Cruz, Panama Canal construction
Bucyrus steam shovel in operation, at Santa Cruz, Panama Canal construction, loading railcars with soil. Date: circa 1914

Background imageCruz Collection: Bathing beach, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Bathing beach, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: 1902

Background imageCruz Collection: Arch Rock, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Arch Rock, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: late 1930s

Background imageCruz Collection: Casino, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Casino, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCruz Collection: Scene in Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA

Scene in Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA
Scene with train on the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA. Date: circa 1930

Background imageCruz Collection: Crowd listening to band, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Crowd listening to band, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Crowd listening to a band of 60 performers, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCruz Collection: General Fremont and tree, Santa Cruz, California, USA

General Fremont and tree, Santa Cruz, California, USA
General Fremont, wife and daughter, posing in front of the tree named after him, in Big Tree Grove, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Date: late 1880s




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"Cruz: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of Cruz, a name that echoes through history and spans across continents. From the ancient streets of Tenochtitlan to the mystic realm of Spanish saints, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Mexico's past as we explore a map drawn by Alonso de Santa Cruz in 1560. The intricate details transport us back to the grandeur of Tenochtitlan, its sprawling streets and majestic temples. Continuing our voyage, we encounter Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic whose profound spirituality is captured in an enchanting engraving. His teachings transcend time and guide seekers towards enlightenment. Venturing further south, we stumble upon Argentina's Cave of Hands in Santa Cruz. Its walls adorned with ancient artwork tell tales from civilizations long gone – a testament to humanity's enduring creativity. Shifting gears to La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, we discover another facet of Cruz. This picturesque island reveals itself through an intricately crafted map showcasing its unique geography and cultural heritage. Our exploration takes us across oceans to colonial Mexico where Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz emerges as a beacon of knowledge amidst societal constraints. As Hernan Cortes' niece dressed as a nun, she defied expectations and became one of history's most celebrated intellectuals. Leaving behind Latin America for North Africa, Oran beckons with Marshal Foch Square nestled against Santa Cruz Hills. Here lies evidence not only of military prowess but also architectural splendor that stands tall even today. Across continents once more, Santa Clara welcomes us with open arms on California's Santa Cruz Avenue. This bustling street reflects the fusion between tradition and innovation that defines Silicon Valley culture. The allure continues onto Madeira Island off Portugal’s coast; its rugged beauty captivates visitors yearning for tranquility amidst nature’s wonders - a true paradise.