cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3634
title: Chutes Park (later Horsley Park), an amusement park in Los Angeles, ca.1906

description: Photograph of Chutes Park (later Horsley Park), an amusement park in Los Angeles, ca.1906. A man and two women stand in the foreground near a fountain situated near the edge of a pool. On the other end of the pool is a tall slide about 30 feet tall with water trickling down. Next to the slide is a mechanical lift, which is used to carry thrill-seekers to the top of the slide. On the outer edges of the pool are benches where people can be seen seated or walking by. At left are the circular and winding tracks of a roller coaster. The sign at the ticket booth reads: "Tickets 10¢, children 5¢". There are several signs on the roller coaster tracks that read: "danger, don't stand up".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5138
title: View of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge in distance, overlooking a cliff with brushes and trees, from Sunset Point, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the view of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge in distance, overlooking a cliff with brushes and trees, from Sunset Point, [s.d.]. A flag stands waving at the center of the area where the bridge was built around. At left is another flag where nearby are the railway tracks that continues down the mountain. Short trees cover the sides of the mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1798
title: Exterior view of Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, opposite Hollenbeck Park, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, 1905

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, opposite Hollenbeck Park, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, 1905. The hospital is situated on a hill in the distance overlooking a lake and some dense trees. The Moorish-style building has multicurved parapets, arched windows, semi-circular doorways, and a dome tower. A sign above the main entrance reads: "Santa Fe, [...]oas lines, [Hosp]ital Association".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14480
title: Front portals of the Mission San Juan Capistrano with the caretaker, Don Pedro Verdugo, ca.1899

description: Photograph of Mission San Juan Capistrano, California. Front portals of mission with the caretaker, Don Pedro Verdugo. Verdugo is sitting on a bench on the veranda under the arches. Part of a garden is in front of him. Part of the tile roofs are visible in the background.; "Don Pedro Vergudo, mission caretaker, seated in front of padres' recamaras. The paneled doorway is of white mahogany broughy from Onduras in mission times. The upper story was erected by Padre Jose Mut in th 1970's. 1899." -- A. Yorba.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m45
title: Bird's eye view of downtown Los Angeles, north from Courthouse, west on Temple Street

description: Panorama of downtown Los Angeles north from the Courthouse and west on Temple Street, ca.1892. The relocated (1882) Los Angeles High School is on Fort Moore Hill (upper right). There is no clock in the clock tower. Numerous other buildings are visible including dwellings. Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10045
title: A man sitting on a wooden chair beneath an avocado (or alligator pear) tree, California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man sitting on a wooden chair beneath an avocado (or alligator pear) tree, California, [s.d.]. The avocado tree (casingroa edulis, or in Spanish zapote blaucu?) towers above the man. A mesh wire fence is visible behind thick bushes at left. Many different types of trees and bushes surround the area. A wooden contraption and a bucket lay on the lawn next to the man.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17310
title: A smelter at a mammoth copper mine in Shasta County, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a smelter at a mammoth copper mine in Shasta County, California, ca.1900. Lumber and other types of raw material lay scattered across the mining area. Many of the people can be seen working around a skeletal structure that appears to be still under construction. A little further up the mountain is the smelter(?). It stands about 2 stories tall. A ditch dug from half way up the mountain runs all the way down into the thick forest (foreground). At left, there's a train car with the name "Oregon Short Line, 5126" stenciled on it.; "The remaining copper extract is about 30% pure, and needs further refining. This is done through a process called smelting. To smelt an ore, it is heated to very high temperatures, causing the non-copper elements to react with the oxygen in the air, which is expelled as a gas. What is left is mostly copper (greater than 92% pure) which is usually rolled out onto sheets." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1799
title: Exterior view of Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, across from Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, across from Hollenbeck Park, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The Moorish-style building, built on a slanted hill, has multicurved parapets, arched windows, semi-circular doorways, and a dome tower. Two sets of stairways, linked to the main road, form a y-shaped walkway leading to the main entrance. A sign above the main entrance reads: "Santa Fe Coast Lines Hospital Association". Trees and palms line the road parallel to the building. The lawn in the foreground is populated with thick grass, flowers and plants.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m101
title: Broadway looking north from Fourth Street, Los Angeles, ca.1908

description: Photograph of Broadway looking north from Fourth Street, Los Angeles, ca.1908. The street is crowded with people, horse-drawn carriages, and street vendors. Streetcars are moving down the street passing the many buildings and shops. An early model car is parked on the right.; Legible signs include: "Pioneer Investment and Trust Co.", ..."investment and securities", "F.G. Calk[...], real estate", "Dr. W.[...], dentist", "Dr. W.F. Ken[...], dentist", "[...]mings [...] Co.", "optician", "jewelers", "Shirt Co. Inc., [...] of [...] shirts", "Homer Laughlin Bldg., absolutely fire proof", "Westlake Park", "Bimini Baths", "Merchants Trust Company building", "Chamber of Commerce", "Louis [...], D[...], and Ladi[...]", "Maxw[...], men's [...] fine ta[...]", "Ed Merwick", "Marsha[...], patents [...], apartment[...], in [...]", "Cent[ral] Ban[k]".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3092
title: College of Fine Arts building at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), Garvanza, Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the College of Fine Arts building at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), Garvanza, Los Angeles, ca.1900. The two-story building has extended eaves, rectangular windows, ornamental arched curves below the roofs, and a covered balcony on the second floor. Walls made of stone masonry surround the lower portion of the building. Another stone wall separates the street, littered with rocks, from the building's yard. Streetcar rails line the dirt road in front of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17312
title: Professor Judson's College of Fine Arts building at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), Garvanza, Los Angeles, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the Professor Judson's College of Fine Arts building at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), Garvanza, Los Angeles, ca.1910. The two-story building has extended eaves, rectangular windows, ornamental arched curves below the roofs, and a covered balcony on the second floor. Walls, made of stone masonry, surround the lower portion of the building. A seal, attached to the side of the building, reads: "the Los Angeles College of Fine Arts, U.S.C.". In the center of the seal is a figure of a Greek man. The lawn is covered with thick grass. Several bushes and several trees can be seen scattered across the lawn.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5096
title: Exterior view of the Cameron residence on the east side of Santa Rosa Avenue north of Mariposa Street, Altadena, California, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Cameron residence in Altadena, on the east side of Santa Rosa Avenue north of Mariposa Street, ca.1910. The Mission Revival style building, which later became the headquarters of the Theosophical Society, is about two stories tall. Two dormer windows protrude from the inclined roof. The roof has Spanish-style tiles and extended eaves. To the right of the roof is a multi-curved parapet.  At left is a Spanish-style gable facing the façade. The gable has a multicurved parapet and a balcony. A flight of stairs leads from the sidewalk to two other flights of stairs, which eventually leads to the arcade-like porch. Plants and flower bushes decorate the well-manicured lawn. Compares to CHS-5209.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5095
title: Exterior view of the Cameron residence on the east side of Santa Rosa Avenue, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Cameron residence on the east side of Santa Rosa Avenue north of Mariposa Street in Altadena, ca.1910. The Mission Revival style building is about two stories tall, and wo dormer windows protrude from the inclined roof. The roof has Spanish-style tiles and extended eaves. To the right is a Spanish-style gable with multi-curved parapets and a cant window.  At left is a Spanish-style gable facing the façade. The gable has a multicurved parapet and a balcony. A flight of stairs leads from the sidewalk to two other flights of stairs, which eventually leads to the arcade-like porch. Plants and flower bushes decorate the well-manicured lawn. The throngs of a palm tree (at right) are casting a shadow on the lawn. The building later became the headquarters of the Theosophical Society.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14457
title: Don Pedro Verdugo standing in doorway at Mission San Juan Capistrano, 1899

description: Photograph of Don Pedro Verdugo, the mission caretaker, standing in the doorway to the guest room at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Two wood-topped brick benches straddle the doorway.; "Don Pedro Verdugo, Mission Caretaker, in doorway to guest room. Note the carved keystone beneath the empty nich." -- A. Yorba
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1151
title: External view of the Hotel Guirnalda, Pasadena, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the external view of the Hotel Guirnalda, Pasadena, ca.1910. The hotel is about three stories tall. Each floor has a covered arcade (patio) visible from the façade. A dormer window protrudes from the inclined mission tiled roof. There are two visible multicurved mission parapets -- one on the side of the building and the other on the façade. At right, there is a driveway that leads to a portico on the right side of the building. The lawn is well manicured. Trees and utility poles line the sidewalk.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5109
title: Exterior view of the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, [s.d.].

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, [s.d.]. The single-story house has two tower-like rooms that extend above the almost flat roof. The roofs of the house and towers have extended eaves. The spacious porch has a pergola where vines can be seen wrapping itself around it. In front of the porch is a garden of plants and flower bushes. The right wall of the building is partially covered in vines. A driveway splits through the well-manicured lawn. Trees and mountains can be seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6070
title: Exterior view of Pasadena's First Adventist (Christian) Church, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Pasadena's First Adventist (Christian) Church, ca.1910. The Mission Revival style church has two multicurved gables and a bell tower. The front gable, facing the façade, had three semi-circular arched windows with stained glass windows. Ornamental moldings trace the upper portions of the windows. Wooden double doors beneath the bell tower allow access to the church. Each level of the three section tower has multicurved parapets. The tower is topped off with a dome room. Residential houses are visible in the distance. The yard in front of the church is well manicured while the area to the right of the tree appears to be dry and barren except for a line of trees. A mesh-wire fence supported by a wooden structure is visible in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5100
title: Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.]. Situated on a small hill, the façade of the single story house reveals a multicurved gable encircled by the roof, a colonnade-like porch and a garden of flowers that surrounds the porch. A chimney can be seen peeking out from the other side of the inclined and shingled roof. Another multicurved gable is visible on the right side of the house. The sloping yard is well manicured. A line of flower bushes covers the edge of the lawn (at right).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5110
title: Exterior view of the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, 1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, 1910. The house has two tower-like rooms that extend above the almost flat roof. The windows on the second floor of the towers have window wells where flowers can be seen dangling. The two towers flank the main rooftop where flowers are planted in containers. Pillars linked with chains intermittingly separate these containers. The roofs of the house and towers have extended eaves. The spacious porch has a pergola where vines can be seen wrapping itself around it. In front of the porch is a garden of plants and flower bushes. Parts of the walls of the building are partially covered in vines. The dirt road in the foreground splits into a y-intersection. Trees and thick bushes form a boundary on the right side of the dirt road. Large rocks form boundaries throughout the rest of the roads enclosing the lawn around the house and the lawn to the left of the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6159
title: Exterior view of an unidentified school in Pasadena (Altadena?), ca.1885-1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of an unidentified school in Pasadena (Altadena?), ca.1885-1910. The mission-style school stands about three-stories tall. The building, possibly made of adobe, has stuccoed walls, arched windows, several small arcades, Spanish tiled roofs and multicurved parapets. Two towers flank a multicurved gable on the facade. Two more multicurved gables are visible on the left side of the building. There is an American flag in front of the building. A short tree grows on the lawn to the left of the building. A line of stones forms a boundary between the yard and the dirt road. "Allen Arct." is written on the verso of the photo.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6056
title: Exterior view of McKinley School, Pasadena, in 1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of McKinley School, Pasadena, in 1910. The mission style school is three-stories tall and has features such as a symmetric façade, cant windows, shingled roofing, arched windows, multicurved gable, and multicurved parapets. A sign above the portico reads "McKinley School". Two persons next to the flagpole at the right corner of the building appear to be raising (or lowering?) the flag. Newly planted trees with wooden supports line the front yard. Sprouts of wild grass are visible on the shoulder next to the dirt road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1842
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles City Hall building, taken from Nadeau Hotel, 1928

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Los Angeles City Hall building, taken from Nadeau Hotel, 1928. The monstrous building, about thirty-stories in height, towers above the other buildings. The center of the building, also the tallest part of the building, is flanked by two smaller sections of about half its size. The lower portion of the building is wider.  All three parts create a stacking appearance for the building. The tip of the building angles inward, creating a spire. Several flights of flat but wide stairs lead to the main entrance where visitors are welcomed by large arched corridors. Above the corridors are ornamental decorations celebrating a grand opening. Trees and bushes surround the building serving as a decoration or a garden. Many other buildings surround the city hall building. The only legible sign in on a nearby building which reads: "Bank of Italy, international branch, head office San Francisco, savings, commercial trust, interest paid on term deposits, safe deposit vaults".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5111
title: Pergola at the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, 1910

description: Photograph of the pergola at the F.S. Allen bungalow in Altadena, 1910. The pergola, partially covered with vines, provides shade for the front porch. A man (George Wharton James?) is sitting on a swinging bench supported by chains attached to the pergola. Below him is a rug. Nearby him are a rocking chair, a table, several vases, and a contraption that appears to be a bird house(?). A faucet (at left) extends from the wall next to a set of double doors. A house, trees, a variety of plants can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5102
title: The patio at the Clark residence in Altadena, 1910

description: Photograph of the patio at the Clark residence in Altadena, 1910. The extended eaves of the angled roof are seen here declining inwards. The eaves provide shade and protection near the walls of the patio. The center of the patio is open to sunlight or outdoor weather. A variety of plants are grown in the center of the patio.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14458
title: Entrance to the recamaras of the padres at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 1899

description: Photograph of Mission San Juan Capistrano, California. Entrance to the recamaras of the padres.; "Elaborately carved entrance to the recamaras or bedrooms of the padres (serving as temporary chapel at the time this picture was taken). The reja on the window is original." -- A. Yorba.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5103
title: Interior view of the Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.].

description: Photograph of the interior view of the Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.]. The room appears to serve as a library or a den. Wooden shelves filled with books cover the walls of the room. Busts, sculptures, ornaments and paintings decorate the shelves, chimney shelf, and walls. A variety of rugs are laid across the floor. The room is furnished with two tables, several chairs and one rocking chair. Flowers in vases, books and lamps can be found on top of the tables. The wooden structure comprising the roof is exposed.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5104
title: Interior view of the Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the interior view of the Clark residence in Altadena, [s.d.]. The room appears to serve as a corridor. The corridor leads to several rooms (at right) and a library or den ahead (center). The corridor is furnished with wicker furniture (rocking chair, a sofa, a table and several chairs). Several fancy rugs are laid across the wooden floor. Several paintings (or framed pictures?) decorate the walls of the corridor. Two chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8228
title: Exterior view of the Arlington School in Riverside, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Arlington School in Riverside, ca.1910. The mission-style building has façade with a portico where above is a multicurved parapet. A flight of stairs leads to the portico. At left is a set of stairs leading to a lower level of the building (basement?). The left side of the building has twin multicurved gables next to each other. A chimney juts above the inclined shingled roof. An American flag stand above peak of the front gable. The surrounding yard looks barren and dry. Trees and houses can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6223
title: Exterior view of the Pomona Railroad Station, ca.1906

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Pomona Railroad Station ("Similar to Salt Lake Station in Riverside."), ca.1906. The mission-style building has a large enclosed patio with wooden benches where passengers can wait for their train. The main section of the station has multicurved gables, arched windows and arched passageways. The inclined roofs of the building are covered with Spanish tiles. Several bicycles are leaning against the building underneath a sight that reads: "Pomona [...]". Nearby are several wheeled contraptions parked next to a utility pole. Railroad tracks line the road in front of the station. Behind the station is a building with a sign that reads: "Warren's School of Music". Several signs near the building advertise: a movie, "The San Francisco Earthquake, Opera House, June 10", "Dr. Pierce offers $500 reward for women who cannot be cured of female weakness, send for free booklet", "Varney & Green", "fiesta number, Los Angeles Times, out Thursday May 24, [...], all events, [...], for sale everywhere", "Egg o See".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m850
title: Exterior view of the Scottish Rite Cathedral near completion of construction, 1900

description: Photograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of the exterior view of the Scottish Rite Cathedral near completion of construction, 1900. The three-story building has a flight of stairs leading to the portico supported by ionic columns. Two buttresses flank the portico providing even more support for the structure. Each buttress has a lamp about midway up and a ornamental(?) pole at the top. The façade of the building is symmetric. A pair of young palms are planted on each sides of the building. Construction materials (lumber, a bucket, and two wheelbarrows) are scattered around the portico. A man is standing near a utility pole (at right).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17313
title: Poppy bushes, ca.1920

description: Photographs of poppy bushes, ca.1920. Over four-dozen poppies are blooming from these bushes. At right, there is a two-story house with its gable facing the bushes. Trees can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17314
title: Close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920. Several dozen poppies are blooming from the bush. Part of a house and its windows are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5408
title: Bean field on the Hammel and Denker ranch in Beverly Hills, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a bean field on the Hammel and Denker ranch in Beverly Hills, ca.1900. Perpendicular to the many rows of bean plants is several buildings situated at the end of the field. The largest of the buildings (center) has a large chimney protruding from the roof. Several smaller buildings flank the large one. Trees are visible to the let of the buildings and in the distance. Caption reads: "Photo taken about 1900 looking south".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m893
title: Exterior view of the First Congregational Church on Hope Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, Los Angeles, ca.1906

description: Photograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of the exterior view of the First Congregational Church on Hope Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, Los Angeles, ca.1906. A square 4-story bell tower rises on the far corner of the stone church over one of the main entries. Another shorter tower rises on the near corner over the other main entry. There are 2 main peaks to the roof. A large arched stained glass window is under the peak facing the street. In front of the church is a sign strung across the road, which advertises the Pacific Coast Congregational congress to be held on May 16-23, 1906. Horse and buggies are parked in front as well as two early cars. A buggy can be seen traveling down the dirt road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14481
title: Ruins of Ramon Yorba's olive mill and the presidio at the Mission San Juan Capsistrano, 1899

description: Photograph of Mission San Juan Capistrano, California. Ruins of Ramon Yorba's olive mill and the presidio. A millstone is nearly hidden by the foliage. Runed walls of the presidio with brick columns no longer supporting anything is visible in background.; "Ruins of Ramon Yorba's olive mill in front of ruined cuartel or soldier's quarters of the mission. He erected this mill about 1880 using stones from former mission grist mills. The pulp was pressed in the then-roofed cuartel fro Padre Mut, Marcos Forster, and others. 1899." -- A. Yorba.