cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1836
title: New State Building under construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the new State Building under construction, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a long hedge is visible. In the background, the large State Building can be seen. The structure is composed of several rectangular sections, and small rectangular windows line every side of the building. Near the top of the building, several metallic rods can be seen supporting a series of scaffolding along the side of the structure. At the base of the building, at least four men can be seen near a large doorway. At least two automobiles can be seen near the men.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2091
title: Exterior view of the front of the State Building under construction, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the front of the State Building under construction, 1920-1929. At center, an eleven-story Art Deco-style building is pictured, on a lot of flattened earth. The building itself appears complete, but the area surrounding it is still undeveloped. Three tall doorways stand at its center just to the left. A multi-lane highway is visible at right, extending into the city.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1684
title: View of the landscaped garden of the William A. Clark Library, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the landscaped garden of the William A. Clark Library, [s.d.]. At center, a curved brick walkway bends rightwards around a mound of grass. To the left, a bed of what appear to be carnations curves along the perimeter of the walkway, extending to a set of steps in the background. Farther up, hedge walls complete the concentric arcs.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1893
title: Construction site for the Los Angeles Central Library, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of the construction site for the Los Angeles Central Library, 1920-1929. A few hundred men wearing suits and hats can be seen milling about to the right of center. Two one-room structures can be seen at left, while what appears to be a bulldozer can be seen at left towards the background. Multiple-story buildings can be seen in the background, while smoke can be seen coming out of a machine in the left background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1908
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles County Historical and Art Museum, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles County Historical and Art Museum, [s.d.]. Stairs lead to the front entrance of the brick building at center. The front entrance is composed of stone designs above three arches, while "Los Angeles County Historical and Art Museum" can be seen etched in the stone above the arches. Three domes can be seen on the ceiling of the building. Plants grow in front of a low wall in front of the building, while two round bushes and grass can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16643
title: Two Neophytes at work on the rebuilding of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904

description: Photograph of two Neophytes at work on the rebuilding of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904. They both wear Franciscan robes. One wears a straw hat. They are shovelling ruin debris from the ground into two wheelbarrows. The incomplete new building is visible behind them in front of the two-story church with tiled roof and bell tower.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2109
title: Traffic congestion and billboards in Century City, ca.1970-1979

description: Photograph of traffic congestion and billboards in Century City, ca.1970-1979. In the extreme right foreground, a tight line of automobiles are pictured surmounting a hill. At left, a line of billboards extends along the length of a set of railroad tracks running to the left of a highway below. To the far left, tenement buildings can be seen through a gauntlet of telephone cables. Billboards from left to right read: "Welcome to Marlboro Country", "Now... 5 billion strong", "The aerospace bikes have landed", "KMET 94.7", "Seagram's Gin [...] Now $9.99", and "Century City".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2110
title: Aerial view of Century City, May 6, 1959

description: Aerial view of Century City, May 6, 1959. In the middle, a highway can be seen extending from bottom to top of the image. A parking lot can be seen at the left side of the highway, as well as two more at its right side. What appears to be a residential area can be partly seen at lower right corner of the image. Two marks on the right upper and lower corners read "5-6-59" and "4-367-2-7". There are two clock dials printed on the left edge of the image, as well as four marks that read: "Cal.F.L. 152.011mm", "0015", "lens Ser. No XF 6748", "Ser. No 54-015, Blaine Thompson, Aerial Photograph" and "5-6-59".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2111
title: Aerial view of Century City showing a golf course at left, May 1, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing a golf course at left, May 1, 1959. A wide paved road runs from the top of the image to the bottom at center. The left side of the road is bordered by a golf course, while a collection of houses and four large buildings can be seen at right. A parking lot can be seen in the lower right corner.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2112
title: Aerial view of Century City showing a golf course and a marina, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing a golf course and a marina, May 6, 1959. A wide paved road runs from the top of the image to the bottom at center. At right, a golf course borders the road, while at right, dirt paths curve through a hilly, wooded area. A small lake can be seen in the lower left corner. A parking lot is visible near the top of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2113
title: Aerial view of Century City showing a small lake, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing a small lake, May 6, 1959. A wide paved road runs from the top of the image to the bottom at right. A parking lot can be seen near the side of the road at the top. A small lake is visible near the bottom of the image at center. Dirt roads wind through a hilly area in the upper left corner. Several buildings and an assortment of trees can be seen in the area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2114
title: Aerial view of Century City showing an assortment of buildings and a lake, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing an assortment of buildings and a lake, May 6, 1959. The small lake can be seen in the upper right corner near a wide paved road. Dirt roads wind around a collection of buildings at left, and several parking lots are visible. A very large building is visible near the top of the building at center, while four similar buildings can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2115
title: Aerial view of Century City showing a wide road and many buildings, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing a wide road and many buildings, May 6, 1959. The road runs from the top of the image to the bottom at left, and several automobiles can be seen on the street. Four large buildings are visible near the left side of the road. Dirt paths snake through a hilly area at right, and many buildngs and trees are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2116
title: Aerial view of a freeway passing through Century City, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of a freeway passing through Century City, May 6, 1959. The freeway runs from the top of the image at left to the bottom of the image at center. Several large buildings can be seen on the left side of the road, while houses can be seen at right. A park-like are can be seen in the bottom right corner.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2117
title: Aerial view of Century City showing houses and parking lots, May 4, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing houses and parking lots, May 4, 1959. A wide paved road can be seen on the left side of the image, running from top to bottom. Four large buildings are arranged in an L-shape at left, and many small houses can be seen along the top side of the image. Near the bottom, two parking lots are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2119
title: Aerial view of a road passing through Century City, May 4, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of a road passing through Century City, May 4, 1959. The wide road runs from the top of the image to the bottom at right. Densely packed houses line the top and right edges of the image, while dirt roads wind aimlessly around large buildings in the lower left corner.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16644
title: Father Superior O'Keefe standing in the ruins of the mortuary chapel of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904

description: Photograph of Father Superior O'Keefe standing in the ruins of the mortuary chapel of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904. He is wearing a Franciscan robe and sandals and carrying a book in his left hand. He stands partially in shadow. He is dwarfed by remains of the arched entry. Four pillars support a stone structure further in against the wall. The underlying brick structure of the walls is visible as the stucco has mostly fallen off.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2121
title: Aerial view of Century City showing a parking lot, May 6, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing a parking lot, May 6, 1959. A freeway runs from the top of the image to the bottom at left. A large crowded parking lot is visible in the upper left corner, and several large buildings can be seen in the upper right corner. At center, dirt roads amble between collections of buildings and trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2122
title: Aerial view of homes near a freeway in Century City, May 4, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of homes near a freeway in Century City, May 4, 1959. The freeway runs from the top of the image to the bottom at center. At right, hundreds of homes can be seen along winding paved streets. Large buildings can be seen in the lower left corner. In the bottom right corner, the edge of a golf course is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2123
title: Aerial view of Century City showing hundreds of houses, May 4, 1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Century City showing hundreds of houses, May 4, 1959. Closely spaced homes line the top edge of the image. The bottom of the image is occupied by an area that might be a movie studio. Dirt roads meander between collections of buildings and trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1867
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles County Court House, 1903

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles County Court House, 1903. It was built in 1888 and demolished in 1933, and was located on the south side of Temple between Broadway and Spring Street, on Poundcake Hill. The square clocktower topped with a dome rises above the 4-story sandstone building. Seven American flags are draped from the facade of the building. It is perched on a hill surrounded by a stone wall enclosed grass yard. Pedestrians ascend the long set of broad stairs between two large palm trees that lead up to the building. Horse-drawn carriages are parked in the street. Streetcar rails and electric lines criss-cross in the foreground. Other buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1874
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles County Court House to the southwest, 1898

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Los Angeles County Court House to the southwest, 1898. It was built in 1888, demolished in 1933, and was located on the south side of Temple between Broadway and Spring Street, on Poundcake Hill. The square clocktower topped with a dome rises above the four-story sandstone building. It is perched on a hill surrounded by a stone wall enclosed grassy yard. Two young palm trees lead up to the building. Streetcar rails and electric lines criss-cross in the foreground. Other buildings are visible in the background, including a building at left with a sign reading, "Chas.W.Palm Co. Printing".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1872
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles County Court House, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles County Court House, [s.d.]. It was built in 1888, demolished in 1933, and was located on the south side of Temple between Broadway and Spring Street, on Poundcake Hill. The square clocktower topped with a dome rises above the 4-story sandstone building at center. It is perched on a hill surrounded by a stone wall enclosed grassy yard. A man wearing a suit descends the long set of broad stairs between two large palm trees that lead up to the building. One horse-drawn carriage and three automobiles can be seen in the streets that run from the center foreground to the right background and in front of the court house at left. A building with a sign reading, "Oak Bar [...] Hill" can be seen at left. Other buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2126
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce building, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce building, 1920-1929. Tall pillars can be seen in front of the building, which reads "Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce". An automobile can be seen parked on the side of the street at right, while about two dozen men in suits can be seen from behind congregating near the car and in front of the building. Perhaps taken at a media (?) event because people have gathered at the entrance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2124
title: Architectural drawing of Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce building on Bixel at 6th Street, ca.1960-1969

description: Photograph of an architectural drawing (A. C. Martin, Jr.?) of Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce building on Bixel at 6th Street, ca.1960-1969. A long two-story building with a flat roof is depicted at center. Pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalk in front of the building, while cars are visible on the street. A parking lot can be seen behind the building. Trees and palms are visible, while other buildings can be seen in the right background. Hills are depicted in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2135
title: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce marketing brochures about work opportunities and investments in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, 1946

description: Photograph of Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce marketing brochures about work opportunities and investments in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, 1946. The pamphlets read from left to right, "Community Futures in Southern California", "Your Stake in Industrial Development", "World Trade Opportunities Bulletin", "Talk About A Billion Dollars. A Report to Sales Managers on California's Central Valley Market. June, 1946", "Arizona Mines Sales Opportunities 1946", "23rd California Gift and Art Show. Sunday June 16 through Friday June 21. Buyers' Guide", "Interregional, Regional, Metropolitan Parkways [...] The Los Angeles Metropolitan Area", "21,000 Chain Stores", "Nevada Mines Sales Opportunities 1946", "Los Angeles County Aviation Progress", "Your Los Angeles County Small Farm Home", and "Your Market is Moving. We Can Prove It by the Enclosed Map".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16645
title: Close-up of Father Superior O'Keefe standing in the ruins of the mortuary chapel of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904

description: Photograph of Father Superior O'Keefe standing in the ruins of the mortuary chapel of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, California, 1904. Portrait from the chest up. He is wearing a Franciscan robe and clutches a book in his left hand against his chest. He has heavy jowls covered with short white stubble and short whispy white hair on his head. He is looking up to his left. Behind and beside him, the underlying stone structure of the walls is visible as the stucco has mostly fallen off.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2136
title: Dirt road intersection in Chavez Ravine, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of a delapidated building behind a dirt road, ca.1930-1939. An oil rig sits in the distance at center, opposite a rickety structure at left. Several utility poles cut through the scene, and a sign that reads "Adobe St." and "Chavez Ravine" is visible in the foregound next to a large tank. Mounds of dirt coat the sidewalk in the foreground, and a makeshift dirt road cuts into it at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2270
title: Aerial view of Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles, looking west, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles, looking west, ca.1940. The ravine can be seen in the background at right and can be identified by hilly terrain. A railroad yard is visible in the foreground, and several trains are visible. Buildings crowded around a grid of streets sprawl out into the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2138
title: Interior view of a large room with ornate Chinese chairs along the wall, possibly a Chinese community room, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of an interior view of a large room with ornate Chinese chairs along the wall, possibly a Chinese community room, ca.1920-1929. A desk or table with ornate paintings on the side can be seen in the left foreground. At least three vases of flowers can be seen on top of the table. Several carved chairs can be seen along the wall at right. Seven scrolls with Chinese characters on them can be seen hanging on the wall above the chairs. A bowl is visible on the ground in front of one of the chairs.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2139
title: Interior view of a large room with ornate Chinese chairs along the wall, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of an interior view of a large room with ornate Chinese chairs along the wall, ca.1920-1929. The room is possibly a Chinese community room. Nine chairs line the wall. A bowl can be seen on the ground to the left of the rightmost chairs. Framed pictures and Chinese characters can be seen on the wall above the chairs, while a door can be seen in the back left corner of the room. A table and chairs can be seen at far left, while a mirror is visible on the wall behind the table.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2137
title: Exterior view of a Chinese gift shop on Mei-Ling Way in Los Angeles's Chinatown, 1948

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Chinese gift shop on Mei-Ling Way in Los Angeles's Chinatown, 1948. The two-story building can be seen at right. A five-story tower can be seen on the corner of the building at left. The roof of the structure is covered with terracotta tiles, and several large rectangular windows are visible as well. A dark-colored automobile can be seen parked on a street in the foreground at left. In the background at left, another large Oriental-style building with a tile roof is visible. Photoprint reads: "window where E(?) & C proposed.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2141
title: Night view of Chinatown, ca.1960-1969

description: Photograph of night view of Chinatown, ca.1960-1969. In the extreme foreground at left, a small, decorative tower lined with rectangular windows can be seen. In the background at right, a small brick wall can be seen. A long, dead branch is visible leaning against the wall near a small, wooden model of a house. Further in the background, a large outdoor market can be seen. Several small booths line the center of the street, while larger commercial buildings can be seen in the extreme background. Groups of people stand near various booths. Alongside the buildings in the background, a large flagpole supporting a small flag can be seen. Although most signs are in Chinese, one sign to the far right reads: "Chinese Dinners".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2162
title: Old Chinatown street where buildings are slated for demolition, 1939

description: Photograph of an old Chinatown street where buildings are slated for demolition, 1939. The street extends from the left foreground to the right distance. A long, brick building stands at center two-stories tall. The glass of the doors and windows has busted out. Awnings still reach over the balconies of the second floor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2140
title: Ornate arch into "New Chinatown", ca.1960-1969

description: Photograph of a view through an arched and tiled entrance to New Chinatown of retail stores, ca.1960-1969. Two wooden posts stand under the arch at center which reads "New Chinatown". The arch is decorated in Chinese writing. Awnings hang over the windows of the shops in the background where a family walks beneath a tree.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2152
title: Exterior view of small home in Chinatown, 1939

description: Photograph of exterior view of small home in Chinatown, 1939. At center, a small wooden home consisting of covered porch and shingled roof can be seen. Rectangular windows can be seen along the side of the building near a brick chimney. In front of the house, a dilapidated wooden fence can be seen. A series of vertical wooden boards can be seen to the right. Writing can be seen on two of the boards including, "Hauling" and "Contractor of heav...anywhere at any...". In the extreme background at left, another window showing chipped paint and a shattered window is visible. Previous version of record stated: "Small boarded up home with "Juan Apablassa" as ID".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2191
title: Trash strewn behind a gated building in old Chinatown, 1939

description: Photograph of trash strewn behind a gated building in old Chinatown, 1939. The damaged, wooden building stands along the right side with several large openings along its front wall. The openings reveal the brick walls within the dark shadows of the building's interior. Large slabs of wood and damaged boxes are scattered across the pavement in front of the building. Among the trash, large, wicker baskets sit in front of the each opening. A small, wooden gate stands in a brick wall in the background on the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16646
title: General view looking west, from the hill to the east, at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1880

description: Photograph of a general view looking west, from the hill to the east, at Mission Santa Barbara, and the surrounding hills, ca.1880. The two tall square bell towers flanking the front of the church are topped with domes. Four butresses support the tall walls of the side of the church at right. At left, arches front the exterior corridor of the long low building attached to the side of the church. Several other smaller structures of flimsier construction are visible. A post and rail fence runs along the dirt road which passes by the mission. A horse-drawn carriage sits in the grounds in front of the mission. A few buildings are scattered about the tree-dotted landscape in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2151
title: Dilapidated structure and ruined alleyway with trash and debris on ground, Chinatown, 1939

description: Photograph of dilapidated structure and ruined alleyway with trash and debris on ground, Chinatown, 1939. At left, a large two-story building can be seen extending into the background. Along the base level, weathered boards and peeling paint can be seen along the walls. A large awning supported by several rods can be seen along the second level. Rows of shattered windows can also be seen along the second level. In the background at center, trash and debris decorate the dingy alleyway. Objects range from carpets and pieces of wood to boxes and tables. In the extreme background at center, a large double doorway can be seen along a high stone wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3019
title: Eagle rock seen from a nearby path, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Eagle rock seen from a nearby path, [s.d.]. At center, the dome of the rock can be seen, silhouettes of approximately five people at its apex. In the foreground, a narrow dirt path cuts to the left through heavy brush.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3017
title: People at the top of Eagle Rock, shown from a distance, 1908

description: Photograph of people at the top of Eagle Rock, shown from a distance, 1908. At center, the large dome of the rock can be seen, a crevice on its face resembling either the profile of an eagle head, or casting a shadow that resembles a bird in flight. At top, approximately seven figures can be seen. In the foreground, brush and tree trunks can be seen.