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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2489
title: Aerial view of the swollen Los Angeles River showing Souther Pacific Railroad's Bullring Yard, North Broadway and North Spring Streets, Los Angeles, 1938

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the swollen Los Angeles River showing Souther Pacific Railroad's Bullring Yard, North Broadway and North Spring Street, Los Angeles, 1938. The river runs from the top of the image to the bottom and is crossed by two concrete bridges. Trains can be seen in the railroad yard at left, while dozens of large industrial buildings line the banks of the river. Many automobiles can be seen traveling on the roads in the area. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16650
title: A dog sleeps on the ground in front of the Priests' residence of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the Priests' (?) residence of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, ca.1900. A dog lays sleeping on the ground in front of it near the arched entryway of the door. Numerous pigeons sit on the roof. The building is in a poor state of repair and the windows are boarded over. Part of a post and rail fence is adjacent to the building at left. A few other surrounding buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14362
title: Royal Palm Avenue leading to the residence of O.L. Wight, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1907

description: Photograph of Royal Palm Avenue leading to the residence of O.L. Wight, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1907. Tall palm trees stand along the sides of the thin, dirt road at center, allowing only thin strips of sunlight to lie across the ground. A lightly-colored, wooden fence separates the palm trees from the grass yards behind them. An opening in the fence can be seen at the end of the road. Various trees stand in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2493
title: Aerial view of the swollen Los Angeles River showing the old Los Angeles Jail and Midway railroad yard, Los Angeles, 1938

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the swollen Los Angeles River showing the old Los Angeles Jail and Midway railroad yard, Los Angeles, 1938. The river runs from the top of the image to the bottom at center. At left, several hills are covered by tall trees. A reservoir can be seen among the trees in the upper left corner. Southern Pacific Railroad's Midway Yard can be seen at the left bank of the river. At the right bank, a number of Los Angeles Jail's structures is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2302
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing residential communities at right, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing residential communities at right, 1938. At center, a wide river flows from the bottom of the image to the top. To the left of the massive flood, a circular plot of land can be seen, surrounded by large structures. To the right, residential blocks divided by large streets are visible. Several cars can be seen moving along streets. Large buildings are also visible along the bank of hte wide river. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2303
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing residential blocks at left and at right, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing residential blocks at left and at right, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen flowing from the bottom of the image to the top. To the left of the river, clusters of small homes can be seen. To the right of the river, a dry bank can be seen adjacent to a wide road. Further to the right, several homes are visible along sets of parallel streets. Two cul-de-sacs can be seen.  Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2308
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing city blocks at left, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing city blocks at left, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image to the top. To the left of the river, a series of crowded city blocks can be seen. To the right of the river, a large, dry bank is visible. Further to the right, a series of streets can be seen. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2309
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing city blocks at left and container at right, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing city blocks at left and container at right, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image to the top. To the immediate left of the river, a large bank of mud can be seen. Further to the left, several city blocks separated by large streets can be seen. To the right of the river, a large cylindrical container sits near the river bank. Curved streets can be seen further to the right. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2310
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing river curving to the left, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing river curving to the left, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image curving to the upper-left corner. To the immediate left and right of the river, banks of mud can be seen. Further to the left and right, large city blocks separated by wide streets are visible. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2311
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, freight yard at right, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, freight yard at right, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image to the top. To the left of the river, several city blocks divided by large streets can be seen. To the immediate right of the river, several sets of railroad tracks can be seen with long trains on the tracks. Further to the right, additional city blocks are visible. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2312
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded areas, showing large shadow cast on city at left, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded areas, showing large shadow cast on city at left, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image to the top. To the right of the river, a large freeway can be seen running adjacent to several city blocks. To the left of the river, additional city blocks are visible. To the far left, a series of large trees and vegetation can be seen on an elevated hill. A large shadow cast by the group of trees obscures part of the city. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2313
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing patches of dry mud on parts of the city, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing patches of dry mud on parts of the city, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from the bottom of the image to the top. At the center of the river, banks of mud are visible. To the immediate left and right of the river, dried mud banks can also be seen. The mud banks to the right even cover parts of the city. To the far left, groups of residential homes can be seen, while city blocks are visible to the far right and bottom section of the image. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2314
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing damaged buildings and roadways, 1938

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified flooded area, showing damaged buildings and roadways, 1938. At center, a wide river can be seen extending from teh bottom of the image to the top. Large patches of dried mud can be seen near the bottom of the image and surrounding the banks of the river. Near the bottom-right portion of the image, mud and flooding appears to have destroyed several roads and buildings. Similar road damage can be seen to the left. Near the top of the image, a large section of mud and water can be seen extending to the left. Several buildings and roadways are noticeably damaged. Further to the left and right, large city blocks can be seen. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16651
title: Close-up of the door to the church at Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a close-up of the door to the church at Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey, ca.1906. Double wood panel door is inset beneath a decorative entry arch with square pillars on each side and sculpted leaves and figures above.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2315
title: Aerial view of a flooding area, showing the river, 1938

description: Photograph of an aerial view of a flooding area, showing the river, 1938. At center, a wide stream of liquid runs through the center of the cityscape, spilling out of the banks into rivulets at the top of the image. At right, lanes that appear to be freeways are visible. The buildings on each side of the river appear to be residential. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2240
title: Flooded intersection of 66th and Normandie, January 1932

description: Photograph of flooded intersection of 66th and Normandie, January 1932. In the foreground at center, a large intersection can be seen between two paved roads. A large layer of water covers the road, and small waves can be seen at left. At the corner of the intersection, several small buildings can be seen beside a line of utility poles. Beside the building, two automobiles are visible driving on the flooded road. The lightly-colored truck plows through the water, creating large waves beneath its tires. Further in the background, additional cars can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2241
title: Flooded street looking north on 4th Avenue from Slauson, January 1932

description: Photograph of Flooded street looking north on 4th Avenue from Slauson, January 1932. In the extreme foreground at center, a wide road can be seen extending into the extreme background. A large layer of water sits on the road, with some water even spilling over onto the sidewalks. To the far left and right of the road, rows of small homes can be seen. At the center of the street, two automobiles can be seen plowing through the water. Large waves churn beneath the tires of the automobile. A row of trees and small patches of lawn line both sides of the street. In the extreme background at center, a car can be seen parked against the curb.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2245
title: Flooded intersection of Vermont and Adams, January 1932

description: Photograph of flooded intersection of Vermont and Adams, January 1932. In the extreme foreground at left, a wide street can be seen extending into the extreme background. The road is covered in a large layer of water. At center, a car can be seen creating large waves as it plows through the water. To the right of the road, a series of utility poles and lampposts line the sidewalk. To the far left, a large building can be seen at the corner of the intersection. Additional automobiles can be seen moving along the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2247
title: Flooded street, showing automobiles parked along the sides of the road, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of flooded street, showing automobiles parked along the sides of the road, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a wide street can be seen extending into the extreme background. A layer of water covers the road. To the far left, a row of small buildings can be seen along the street. Along the curb beside the buildings, numerous automobiles are parked. To the immediate right, a small fire hydrant sits beside the road. To the far right, several automobiles are visible in an open lot beside a large building. In the extreme background at center, a large three-story building with conical rooftops can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2250
title: Flooded intersection of 4th Avenue and Slauson, January 1932

description: Photograph of flooded intersection of 4th Avenue and Slauson, January 1932. In the foreground at center, a wide street can be seen extending into the extreme background. The street is completely covered by a layer of water. In the foreground at right, ripples can be seen moving through the water. To the far right, a street sign can be seen reading "Slauson". Further down the sidewalk, lampposts and trees line the road. Further to the right, a row of small homes can be seen. A row of homes is also visible to the far left of the street.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2251
title: Flood-damaged street, showing large amounts of debris, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Flood-damaged street, showing large amounts of debris, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a pool of water can be seen besides large pile of rock and debris. To the far left, what appears to be the remnants of a small street can be seen. Large slabs of shattered concrete sit beside a dirt slope. In the background at right, water can be seen running off a slope into the pool below. An automobile can be seen in the far background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2254
title: Flood damaged building and parking lot at Warner Brothers studio, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of flood damaged building and parking lot at Warner Brothers studio, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a deep ravine consisting of large amounts of debris, wooden posts, wires, and aluminum siding can be seen. At the top of the ravine, part of a metallic structure can be seen hanging over the raving. The pavement at the top of the ravine is deeply cracked. In the extreme background at right, several automobiles can be seen near large buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2261
title: Postcard showing an unidentified flooded area in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a postcard showing an unidentified flooded area in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. At center, a deep flow of water fills the image. To the left, a line of trees are engulfed by the deluge. Farther in the background the silhouettes of more trees can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2506
title: Flood damage to a culvert along Devonshire Avenue in the San Fernando Valley, 1935

description: Photograph of flood damage to a culvert along Devonshire Avenue in the San Fernando Valley, 1935. At center, a large, muddy crevice is visible at the side of the road above and behind it. Automobiles traverse the road, and at the road's rightmost area, men can be seen peering over the far side, while sawbenches stand to block a portion of the guard rail that has been washed-out. A gently rolling hill is visible in the background. The road was fifteen hundred feet west of Reseda Avenue. This image taken prior to the construction of a bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16652
title: Statue of "Nuestra Señora" (Our Lady of Sorrow) at the Presidio Church at Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a statue of "Nuestra Señora" (Our Lady of Sorrow) at the Presidio Church at Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey, ca.1906. The beseeching figure stands with hands clasped. A crown of light rays eminates from her head. The glass door to the alcove inset in the wall is open. A small cross containing a relic sits at the feet of the statue at right. A wooden cabinet is inset below the statue. Two other figures stand at either side. Ornamental painting is on the walls and ceiling.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2280
title: Men investigating a pit left by flood damage, 1938

description: Photograph of men investigating a pit left by flood damage, 1938. At center, approximately six men are pictured traversing a basin of rounded stones. In the background, an additional man is visible sitting on the edge of the basin, while pieces of wood can be seen in the extreme foreground. Yet another man can be seen in the left background. Photoprint reads: "Thompson Photo Service. 1917 12th Street. Santa Monica, Calif." and "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2494
title: Aerial view of unidentified flooded farmland, 1938

description: Photograph of an aerial view of unidentified flooded farmland, 1938. Two roads intersect at center, and many fields are visible around the intersection. In the background at left, a large lake has formed, covering much of the land. Buildings and trees are scattered across the landscape. Photoprint reads:  "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm. 361 F City Hall. Los Angeles, CA.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2283
title: Flood damage to an unidentified sluice in Los Angeles, 1938

description: Photograph of flood damage to an unidentified sluice in Los Angeles, 1938. In the left foreground, a man is shown kneeling in the mud deposits of the flood damage, while behind him, a concrete sluice has been broken into pieces. To either side of the sluice, eroded banks of soil can be seen. Trees are visible in the background.; Photoprint reads: "Thompson Photo Service. 1917 12th Street. Santa Monica, Calif." and "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2282
title: Men surveying flood damage in Los Angeles, 1938

description: Photograph of men surveying flood damage in Los Angeles, 1938. At center, several men stand on the side of a slab of pavement that appears to be a road. In the foreground and background, mud and piles of soil can be seen, along with a narrow strip of soil across the pavement at center. In the foreground, a collection of wheelbarrows can be seen at center, while at right an automobile is parked facing away from the viewer.; Photoprint reads: "Thompson Photo Service: 1917 12th Street Santa Monica Calif." and "This Photograph is Loaned to You. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm. 361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2242
title: Flooded intersection, showing men standing on their automobiles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of flooded intersection, showing men standing on their automobiles, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at right, what appears to be the back of a street sign can be seen. Water completely envelops the foreground. At left, part of a small shrub emerges above the water's surface. In the background at center, two automobiles can be seen parked in the flooded waters. The water rises halfway up the tires of each automobile. At left, a man stands on a platform being towed while holding a rope in his hands. At right, a man can be seen extending his body above the roof of his car and waving . In the extreme background at left, a row of homes can be seen near several palm trees. At right, a truck sits parked at the center of a road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2243
title: Flooded street at Buchanan and Aldama, February 1931

description: Photograph of flooded street at Buchanan and Aldama, February 1931. In the extreme foreground, two wide streets can be seen meeting an intersection. A layer of water covers the intersection extending to the far right. The water level in the background at left appears significantly lower. At right, a row of homes can be seen along the street. In the extreme background at left, a series of trees can be seen near a line of utility poles. At least two automobiles can be seen parked along the curve. Photoprint reads: "Looking southwest from the intersection of Aldama Street and Buchanan Street, during the rain of Feb. 4, 1931. This condition will be corrected by the Annandale Boulevard and York Boulevard Storm Drain System".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2244
title: Flooded street looking south on Crenshaw from Exposition, January 1930

description: Photograph of flooded street looking south on Crenshaw from Exposition, January 1930. In the foreground at right, a wide street can be seen beside a patch of dirt and vegetation at left. A large layer of water covers the road. At center, at least seven cars trudge through the water. Large waves churn beneath the tires of the automobiles. In the extreme background at center, additional automobiles can be seen. To the right, a row of small buildings are visible. Far beyond the road, a large mountain range extends from left to right. Previous record states: "Rain fell for 4-1/2 hours for a total of 1.41 inches". Back of photoprint reads: "Vermont and Adams Flooded, 1932. DPW".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2246
title: Flooded intersection of Slauson and 3rd Avenue, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of flooded intersection of Slauson and 3rd Avenue, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at center, a wide road can be seen extending into the extreme background. The road is covered by a layer of water. Small waves are visible near the center of the road as cars plow through the water. In the background at center, several more automobiles are visible. To the right of the road, a large line of utility poles can be seen extending into the extreme background. Large billboards and signs can also be seen to the right. To the far left, a row of small buildings can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2248
title: Flooded street at Venice Boulevard and Union Avenue, January 1932

description: Photograph of flooded street at Venice Boulevard and Union Avenue, January 1932. To the far right, a street with a single automobile traveling along it can be seen. In the foreground at center, a lamppost is visible. In the background, a large store can be seen beside a large utility pole. A sidewalk should be visible along storefront, but a deep layer of water can be seen instead. The flooded water extends from the street to the sidewalk and extends into the extreme background. In the background at center, several cars can be seen parked along the side of the road. Legible signs include: "Tires", "Cafe", "Official Brake Testing Headlight Adjusting", "Union Gasoline", and "Eddie Miller Inc., Complete Tire Service".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2252
title: Men measuring flood stream, [s.d.]

description: Men measuring flood stream, [s.d.].  At center, a wide stream can be seen extending from the foreground at right to the background at left. Rocks can be seen strewn across each of the banks of the stream. Standing on the left stream, a man wearing a hat, shirt, tie, and boots can be seen examining a paper in his hands and holding a rope. On the far right shore, another man wearing a hat, shirt, and tie can be seen holding other end of the rope. At the center of the stream, another man is visible examining the center of the rope. The water reaches past the man's knees. In the extreme background, rock ridges and mountains can be seen.