Tools and Equipment Collection

U.S. Customs beam scale
U.S. Customs beam scale in mahogany and glass case, used at La Playa Customs House ca. 1851 when it was the only Customs office in Southern California

Binoculars
Binoculars (field glasses) belonged to Alonzo Horton, who used them to watch for incoming ships so he could greet all newcomers.

Weathervane from Horton House
Weathervane from the top of the Horton House hotel,
running horse made of tin with gold leaf.