cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16130
title: Yuma Indian dwelling and other structures, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Yuma Indian dwelling and other structures, ca.1900. A small thatched dwelling with two blankets hanging near the entry sits at right. Next to it is an open structure of a thatched roof held up by thick wooden beams. Around and in this structure are chairs, tables, barrels, a baby carriage, a bed frame, and other household paraphernalia. The the left is another structure consisting of stick and post walls and a thatched roof. A fourth structure is in the background between this and the open structure. Two dogs stand and lay near the open structure. A beam stands in the left extreme foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2188
title: Counter inside the Kong Chew Temple, Chinatown, November 1933

description: Photograph of a counter inside the Kong Chew Temple, Chinatown, November 1933. The counter can be seen in the foreground at left. It has a glass front, behind which carvings of people and animals are visible. Several large vases full of flowers can be seen on top of the counter. A glass box is also visible atop the counter, showing decorative vases and flowers within. A row of carved wooden chairs can be seen against the brick wall at right, and posters bearing Chinese characters can be seen on the walls above the chairs.; Two signs are visible, one on the counter at left and one above the chairs at right. They read as follows: "Notice: Kindly drop a donation in red box so we can keep our interpreter" and "The management wish to express its heartfelt appreciation of your visit. Your kind donations will help the upkeep of this temple".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2190
title: Portrait of a young Chinese girl on the sidewalk in Los Angeles's old Chinatown, November 1933

description: Photographic portrait of a young Chinese girl on the sidewalk in Los Angeles's old Chinatown, November 1933. The small girl, about six years old, can be seen at center from her head to her feet. She is looking at the viewer. She is wearing a short floral print dress with a dark sweater and high socks. Her dark hair is straight and cut short. Her hand is in her pocket at right, while she is holding something with her other hand at left. A wooden building can be seen behind her, and the shadow of another person is visible on the wall at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2189
title: Interior view of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce building, Chinatown, November 1933

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce building, Chinatown, November 1933. A large rectangular room is shown. The floor is covered with plaid linoleum, and the walls with light-colored plaster. In the background at center, a large display that includes American and Chinese flags can be seen. An open doorway can be seen beneath a clock at right. Chairs line the walls at left and right. On the wall at left, several framed pictures are visible. Three light fixtures can be seen hanging overhead. In the foreground at left, the corner of a table can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21080
title: Interior view of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce exhibit room, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce exhibit room, [s.d.]. The store is two stories high, and the second story can be seen at left as it forms a perimeter around the building with an opening in the middle. On the first floor, displays of jewelry, cabinets, chairs, and pots can be seen. Lights hang from the ceiling at right, while thick cylindrical columns support the roof. The floor is covered with wooden boards. A sign in a display case at center reads: "Manufactured by American Art Leather and Jewelry Co. 1724 So. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, Calif.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21081
title: Seven women working in an unidentified stenographic and mailing room, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of seven women working in an unidentified stenographic and mailing room, [s.d.]. A long rectangular room is show, with a narrow counter in the foreground. A wide wooden table can be seen in the middle of the room, and five women are gathered around it, handling large rolls of paper. More rolls of paper are stacked behind the women. Tall windows can be seen in the background at center and right, an another woman can be seen near the window at center. In the foreground at right, a woman is working at a small switchboard. Maps can be seen on the wall at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21082
title: Large cornerstone for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce building, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a large cornerstone for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce building, [s.d.]. The rectangular stone can be seen on wooden boards at center. The words "Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce March 28 1924" are engraved on the face of the block. Large chains are attached to the top of the stone to move it. In the background, American flags decorate a wooden fence, while a wooden platform can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21083
title: Construction of a large building, possibly in Los Angeles's Chinatown, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the construction of a large building, possibly in Los Angeles's Chinatown, [s.d.]. The construction site can be seen in the foreground. Several large cranes can be seen in the rectangular site, and the ground is littered with metal beams. Several small structures can be seen near the bases of the cranes. A tall, three-story building with a terracotta tile roof can be seen in the background at left. American flags fly from its roof.; Legible signs include, from left: "Fords", "IXL Auto Market", and "Auto Park".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21084
title: Construction of an unidentified building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the construction of an unidentified building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. A large construction site can be seen in the foreground. A rectangular pit is dug into the ground, and its walls are fortified with concrete. Several large metal cranes or towers can be seen in the pit, and the ground is littered with metal beams. In the background, several buildings are visible, including a water tower with a man's face on the side. Several early automobiles can be seen parked in the dirt at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21085
title: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce building under construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce building under construction, [s.d.]. The large rectangular building can be seen at center. It lacks walls but does have floors and a roof. The wooden frames of the walls have been built in the upper right corner of the building. Large stone pillars can be seen along the bottom floor of the building. Wooden walls cordon off the construction area, separating it from the busy street in the foreground. Several automobiles and a streetcar can be seen in the foreground.; Legible signs include, from left: "Baker Iron Works", "Auto Market", "Architects John C. Austin John Parkinson", "New Chamber of Commerce Building Offices and Store fro Rent", and "General Contractors C. J. Kubach Co.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21086
title: View of City Hall under construction in front of the old Hall of Justice and the Hall of Records in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of City Hall under construction in front of the old Hall of Justice and the Hall of Records in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. A large dirt area can be seen in the foreground. Several square holes have been dug into its surface to accommodate support columns, and lumber can be seen throughout the area. The tall Hall of Records can be seen at left. It is a light-colored building with tall rectangular windows along its entire length. The Hall of Justice is at right and is a large ivy-covered Gothic building with a clock tower on the roof. Many automobiles can be seen in front of the buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16131
title: Two women and a child in front of a Yuma Indian dwelling, ca.1900

description: Photograph of two women, a child and a dog in front of a Yuma Indian dwelling, ca.1900. They are under the thatched porch supported by large twin timbers. Around and in this structure are chairs, tables, barrels, a bed frame, clothing, blankets, cooking implements, and other household paraphernalia. One of the women sits on the ground with the child. The other woman lays under a blanket near the doorway in the stick and mud wall of the front of the house.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21087
title: View of the City Hall construction site with the old courthouse in the background, Los Angeles, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the City Hall construction site with the old courthouse in the background, Los Angeles, 1926-1928. The construction site can be seen in the foreground at left and is a large dirt area with several large square holes dug into its surface. Lumber litters the ground around the site. The Courthouse can be seen in the background at center and is a large Gothic building with a clock tower rising from its roof. Two tall buildings, including the Hall of Justice, can be seen at right, while the Hall of Records is visible at left. Many automobiles can be seen around the construction site.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21088
title: City Hall construction site in Los Angeles with the Hall of Records and the Courthouse in the background, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of the City Hall construction site in Los Angeles with the Hall of Records and the Courthouse in the background, 1926-1928. The construction site can be seen in the foreground and is a large dirt area with several square holes dug into its surface. Stacks of lumber and construction equipment can be seen around the entire area. The Hall of Records can be seen in the background at center, while the courthouse can be seen at right. Several unidentified buildings can be seen in the distance at right. Many early-model automobiles can be seen parked at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21089
title: Birdseye view of the City Hall construction site in Los Angeles from a building in the civic center, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the City Hall construction site in Los Angeles from a building in the civic center, 1926-1928. The construction site is a large rectangular area at center. At right, a tall rectangular structure made of steel girders can be seen, while a similar structure is being laid out at left. In the background, hundreds of warehouse-type buildings are visible, while at left, The Amestoy Building located at the intersection of North Main and Market streets can be seen. To its right, the U.S. Hotel is visible. Two tall cylindrical LAGas natural gas storage tanks can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21090
title: Birdseye view of the partially completed City Hall building in Los Angeles from a building in the civic center, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the partially completed City Hall building in Los Angeles from a building in the civic center, 1926-1928. The large building can be seen at center. It is made of metal girders and is generally rectangular in shape. The structure is taller at right, and has a mostly completed floor at left. Construction equipment and debris can be seen in the foreground, while hundreds of warehouse buildings can be seen in the background. Two large cylindrical structures can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21091
title: View of the construction of the Los Angeles City Hall tower, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the construction of the Los Angeles City Hall tower, 1926-1928. The tall rectangular tower can be seen at center. It has no walls and is formed from many steel beams. The top of the tower is tapered, while the wide base of the building can be seen towards the bottom of the image. A roof can be seen over the lower section of the building, and several cranes are visible in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21093
title: View of the Los Angeles Civic Center with the partially completed City Hall in the background, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles Civic Center with the partially completed City Hall in the background, 1926-1928. Looking eastward from the 300 block of North Hill Street. The Hall of Justice, City Hall, the courthouse, and the Hall of Records are visible in the background from left to right. All are large buildings, and City Hall is not finished. Only a skeleton of the building is visible. In the foreground, several large Victorian houses line an unpaved residential street. Early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the curbs on both sides of the street.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21094
title: View of the Los Angeles civic center with the city garage in the foreground, 1927

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles civic center with the city garage in the foreground, 1927. The Hall of Justice, the Courthouse, the partially completed City Hall, and the Hall of Records can be seen from left to right in the background. City Hall has no walls and is merely a skeleton of the building. In the foreground, a long low building labeled "City of Los Angeles Garage" can be seen at center. Several large automobiles, including many limousines, can be seen parked to the right and left of the garage.; Legible sign include, from left to right: "Starts Friday April 1 Matinee Ladies", "Now Mats. Tues. Thurs. Sat. Smashing All Records Alias the Deacon with Berton Churchill", "Mother's 'Secret' for wonderful coffee -- Newmark flavor", "Now Playing New Mission Playhouse R. D. MacLean", and "Private Keep Out".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21095
title: View of the Los Angeles City Garage with the civic center in the background, 1927

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles City Garage with the civic center in the background, 1927. The garage can be seen in the foreground at right and many automobiles are visible in a parking lot at center. The Hall of Justice, the Courthouse, the partially completed City Hall and the Hall of Records can be seen from left to right in the background. City Hall has no walls and is made of steel beams. Wide paved streets are visible in the foreground and at left.; Legible signs include, from left: ""Starts Friday April 1 Matinee Ladies", "Now Mats. Tues. Thurs. Sat. Smashing All Records Alias the Deacon with Berton Churchill", "Mother's 'Secret' for wonderful coffee -- Newmark flavor", "Now Playing New Mission Playhouse R. D. MacLean", "Old Gold", "Goodrich", "Rooms $1.00 & Up", "New Hotel Broadway and apartments", "The McCarthy Co. Homes on Terms", "Hotel", and "Private Keep Out".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7550
title: Outdoor screened bedroom at Fort Yuma, ca.1890

description: Photograph of an adobe building and outdoor screened bedroom at Fort Yuma, ca.1890. Three beds are visible through the screen of the cage-like room at left. A roof supported by posts runs around the perimeter of the boxy adobe building at right. A short post sticks out the the ground near a pile of stones in the left foreground. In the background scattered houses and a railroad trestle (at left) are visible. A mountain range rises in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m894
title: Downtown Los Angeles looking northeast from Court House Hill, ca.1874

description: Photograph of downtown Los Angeles -- the first Plaza area -- looking northeast from Court House Hill, ca.1874. View from the Court House towards the First Congregational Church and the Kimball Mansion (built 1874, where Helen Hunt Jackson was entertained while in the city, later the residence of Justice John Trafford, adobe wall removed 1874). In the foreground is of a barn or stables and carts.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography. See also CHS-2854 .
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21096
title: Exterior view of the nearly completed Los Angeles City Hall, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the nearly completed Los Angeles City Hall, 1926-1928. The large Classical building can be seen at center. It has a wide rectangular base and a rectangular tower rises from the middle. The top of the tower is tapered to a point. The building is light-colored and has many windows. Various construction equipment can be seen around the building and on the roof. Several low brick buildings are visible in the foreground.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Bank of Italy International Branch Savings Commercial Trust Interest paid on term deposits Safe Deposit Vaults", "Los Angeles Daily Journal Official Paper for City and County of Los Angeles", "Chrysler", and "El Capitan Hollywood Now Laff That Off with Dale Winter".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21097
title: View of the nearly completed City Hall building in Los Angeles from a nearby street, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the nearly completed City Hall building in Los Angeles from a nearby street, 1926-1928. The tall tower of City Hall can be seen in the background. It is a rectangular structure with a tapered roof. Metal scaffolding can be seen in place near the base of the tower. In the foreground, four-story brick buildings line a winding street. Early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the curb on both sides of the road.; Legible signs include, from left: "The Salvation Army", "A. Tappeiner Plumbing Sheet Metal Work", "Parking 1 Hour", "I. Waki Jewelry Delilah Pearls", "Motor Stage and Steamship Tickets Free information for all tours California transit Co. Mt. Wilson Stage Line Motor Transit co. Pick wick Stage System Rafu Travel Bureau", "Auto Park", "and "Zerolene".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21098
title: View of the newly completed City Hall Building in Los Angeles, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the newly completed City Hall Building in Los Angeles, 1926-1928. The tall Classical-style building can be seen at center. It has a wide rectangular base with a tall tower rising from the middle The top of the tower is tapered to a point. Hundreds of small windows can be seen on the building. At left, the Hall of Records building is visible, while several more buildings can be seen in the foreground. In the background at right, a tall cylindrical structure can be seen.; Legible signs include, from left: "Bank of Italy International Branch Savings Commercial Trust Interest Paid on Term Deposits Safe Deposit Boxes", "Hotel Nadeau Ground Floor Lobby Elevator Service Steam Heat $1 Per Day $4 Per Week", and "The Autobank for automobile loans 10th and Grand".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21099
title: View of the entryway of the Los Angeles City Hall, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the entryway of the Los Angeles City Hall, 1926-1928. A large courtyard can be seen at center. A colonnade can be seen around the edge of the courtyard at left and in the foreground. In the background at right, a large set of double doors can be seen in the base of the large, light-colored stone building. Several rectangular windows can be seen on the upper floors of the building. The ground in the courtyard is covered with bricks.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21100
title: Interior view of the lobby of the Los Angeles City Hall from the second story, ca.1928

description: Photograph of an interior view of the lobby of the Los Angeles City Hall from the second story, ca.1928. The Byzantine-style lobby is two stories high and has stone walls. Archways supported by marble columns can be seen at left and at right, while a small wooden podium can be seen between them at center. The floor is decorated with a circular mosaic, and a large chandelier hangs from the ceiling at center. A balcony overlooks the first floor at left. Tile mosaics can be seen near the top of the building as well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21101
title: Interior view of Board of Public Works Hearing Room in the Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1928

description: Photograph of an interior view of Board of Public Works Hearing Room in the Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1928. A long rectangular room with high wooden ceilings is shown. Arch-shaped windows and thick marble columns can be seen along the edges of the room, while rows of wooden benches can be seen in the foreground. In the background at center, a long, raised wooden desk can be seen. An American flag and a California flag are visible on either side of the desk. Two rows of hanging lamps light the room.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21102
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles City Hall building, ca.1928

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles City Hall building, ca.1928. The tall Classical-style building can be seen at center. It has a wide base and a tall rectangular tower that tapers to a point at the top. Hundreds of rectangular windows can be seen on the upper floors of the building, while rows of large arch-shaped windows can be seen on the lower floors. Five open archways provide access to a courtyard at center. A wide set of stairs leads from the street to the building entrance in the foreground at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21103
title: View of Los Angeles City Hall from behind a pepper tree, ca.1928

description: Photograph of a view of Los Angeles City Hall from behind a pepper tree, ca.1928. The tall, Classical-style building can be seen in the background at center. It is a light-colored stone building with a tall tapered tower at center. In the foreground at right, a large building that resembles a castle is visible. It has a tower in the middle topped by battlements and a sign that reads "Times". In the foreground at left, a pepper tree frames the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21104
title: Exterior view of the side of the Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1928

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the side of the Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1928. The tall Classical-style building can be seen at center. It is a light-colored stone building with a tall rectangular tower that tapers to a point at the top. Many rectangular windows can be seen on the upper floors of the building, while arch-shaped windows can be seen on some of the lower floors. In the foreground, a wide paved path makes its way through a landscaped garden area. In the background at left, the Hall of Records and the Courthouse are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21105
title: Exterior view of Los Angeles City Hall with a park in the foreground, ca.1928

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Los Angeles City Hall with a park in the foreground, ca.1928. The tall Classical-style building can be seen at center. It is a light-colored stone building with a tall rectangular tower at center that tapers to a point near the top. Many rectangular windows can be seen on the upper stories of the building, while larger arch-shaped windows can be seen on the lower floors. In the background at left, several very large buildings are visible. In the foreground at right, a small park-like area can be seen. Paved paths run through grassy areas shaded by large trees. A line of cars is parked along the side of a road at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16176
title: Yuma Indian woman carrying an "olla" on her head outside a building, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a Yuma Indian woman carrying an "olla", or water jug, on her head, ca.1900. She stands outside in front of a wood and mud wall of dwelling with a thatched roof, the large jug balanced on a ring on her head. She is wrapped in a print cloth or blanket around her shoulders, under which she wears a long print dress. A crop grows behind a wire and wood post fence at left in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18647
title: Exterior view of the Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The ten-story brick building can be seen at center. It is a rectangular building with a  flat roof and rows of identical rectangular windows. Fire escapes cascade down the front of the building at center. A large doorway can be seen in the middle of the building on the first floor. Tall pepper trees shade a dirt parking lot in the foreground.