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- Omnibus in front of Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, California, circa 1890 - Larger hotels in the second half of the nineteenth century often maintained horse-drawn coaches or omnibuses to transport guests to and from nearby railroad stations or take them on excursions during their stay. California's Hotel Del Monte, shown here with waiting omnibus, offered guests the 17-Mile Drive -- an outing complete with scenic views and stops at historic sites.

- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Omnibus in front of Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, California, circa 1890
Larger hotels in the second half of the nineteenth century often maintained horse-drawn coaches or omnibuses to transport guests to and from nearby railroad stations or take them on excursions during their stay. California's Hotel Del Monte, shown here with waiting omnibus, offered guests the 17-Mile Drive -- an outing complete with scenic views and stops at historic sites.