From the Chumash to the Chancellor: The History and Use of Cal Poly Land Alison Preston Dept. of English

Courtesy of Special Collections, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Panorama of Hills Surrounding Cal Poly

The Chumash Legacy ca. 8,000 B. C A. D.

From Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8. Map of Chumash Territory.

Courtesy of the Bancroft Library. Gathering Acorns

The Contact Period of Spanish Exploration

From Historical Atlas of California. Spanish Exploration on the Central Coast of California

The Mission Lands

From The Story of San Luis Obispo County. Mission San Luis Obispo & Surrounding Lands

The Mexican Ranchos

From Historical Atlas of California. Mexican Land Grants – San Luis Obispo County

Courtesy of Special Collections, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Ranch and Residence of Pedro Quintana

American Farms and Ranches

Courtesy of Special Collections, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Chorro Ranch

Courtesy of Special Collections, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Ranch On or Near Cal Poly

The Founding of California Polytechnic School

From Story of San Luis Obispo County. Panorama of San Luis Obispo in 1877

Courtesy of Special Collections, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Stenner Creek Railroad Trestle

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Campus View with Train

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Construction of Administration Building, 1902

California State Polytechnic School: The Early Years

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly School with Barley Shocks, 1912

California State Polytechnic College: The Growth Years

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Campus View with “P”, ca. 1940

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Aerial View of Cal Poly in 1968

Cal Poly State University, Master Plan and Final EIR Map of Cal Poly’s Land Use Areas

The Present and Future of Cal Poly,

Courtesy of the Swanton Pacific Web Site, View of Swanton Pacific Ranch

Master Plan of Cal Poly’s Main Campus Cal Poly State University, Master Plan and Final EIR

Cal Poly Pier at Avila Tribune, November 30, 2001, section B 1

Cerro Vista Apartments

Faculty Housing

Engineering Complex

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Current Campus View

Campus Panorama, Courtesy, University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly School, Courtesy, University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly School with haystacks, Courtesy, University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Campus panorama, 1930s. Courtesy, University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly School Main Buildings,

Courtesy of University Archives, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Campus Panorama, ca