cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5060
title: Exterior view of the J.A. Graves residence in Alhambra, 1912

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the J.A. Graves residence in Alhambra, 1912. The two-story clapboard mansion can be seen behind trees and bushes at center. The building has light-colored walls and a roof covered with dark shingles. Tall rectangular windows are visible on the second story, while a wide covered porch can be seen on the first floor. In the foreground, a collection of large bushes and trees partially obscures the house from view. The home was built in 1888 and demolished in 1952.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5343
title: Flooded road near the Southern Pacific Depot in Lancaster, 1914

description: Photograph of a flooded road near the Southern Pacific Depot in Lancaster, 1914. The road Is at center and is completely submerged beneath calm water. In the background, the railroad depot can be seen at right and a large two story building is visible at left. A small number of leafless trees can be seen in the background as well. The photograph is blurry and details are difficult to make out. Picture file card reads "(Burton's Tropico)", a reference to a mine in Antelope Valley.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5345
title: Panoramic view of Lancaster from the roof of the Southern Pacific Depot, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Lancaster from the roof of the Southern Pacific Depot, ca.1900. Two large corrals and a barn are visible in the foreground. The corral at center is filled with tall leafless trees, while the barn is at right. A wide dirt road runs from the foreground at right towards the background at center. Another road runs across the image from left to right. Small wooden houses and shops can be seen along the roads in the background. The roads that are visible are now known as Lancaster Highway and Highway Six.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15926
title: Two Walapai Indian baskets on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of two Walapai Indian baskets on display, photographed ca.1900. The one on the right has the design of abstract human figures on bands alternating with other bands containing a zig-zag. Dark tassles stick out around the widest part of the bulge. The one on the left has the design of stepped rectangles. Photographed on a dark neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15927
title: Collection of 15 Walapai Indian baskets on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a collection of 15 Walapai Indian baskets on display, photographed ca.1900. They are displayed on a dark cloth or blanket on three tiers, about three baskets per tier, as well as five baskets hanging from the backdrop. The shapes and woven designs differ from basket to basket. Two baskets on the ground bear tags reading "Kern". There is grass on the ground (foreground).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15928
title: Walapai Indian basket on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of a Walapai Indian basket on display, photographed ca.1900. It sits on its edge on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes. Zig-zags in the woven design separate the basket into four areas. Each area contains what could be depictions of herds of game animals.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5784
title: Aerial view of Long Beach, looking northeast over the city from the ocean, December 8, 1955

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Long Beach, looking northeast over the city from the ocean, December 8, 1955. The shoreline can be seen in the foreground, and several structures are visible near the water, including the Municipal Theatre and the amusement pier. The city contains thousands of small buildings divided by a broad grid of roads. The buildings thin out in the background, and large agricultural fields are visible in the distance. A tall mountain range runs across the image in the background. Photoprint reads: "Aerial Photography, Pacific Air Industries, 725 E. Third Street, Hemlock 5-8326, Long Beach 12, California, reorder number 55-4105."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5783
title: Aerial view of Long Beach looking north over the city from the ocean, December 8, 1955

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Long Beach looking north over the city from the ocean, December 8, 1955. The ocean is visible in the foreground, while a wide river or canal drains to the sea at left. The city is at center and contains thousands of small buildings separated by a grid of streets. Agricultural fields can be seen in the distance, while a tall mountain range runs across the image in the background. Photoprint reads: "Aerial Photography, Pacific Air Industries, 725 E. Third Street, Hemlock 5-8326, Long Beach 12, California, reorder number 55-4152."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5823
title: View of sailboats on Long Beach's Alamitos Bay, 1960

description: Photograph of a view of sailboats on Long Beach's Alamitos Bay, 1960. Twelve small vessels can be seen on the water. All have one mast and most have a single sail. A small group of people can be seen swimming in the bay at left, while five people watch the boats from the shore in the foreground. In the background, a large two-story building can be seen on the edge of the bay. Several large trees can be seen, including many palm trees in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5907
title: View of Pickering Park in Long Beach, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a view of Pickering Park in Long Beach, ca.1905. The park is visible in the foreground and consists of a small field full of tall brush bordered by two dirt roads. A low wooden fence can be seen along the back of the park. At right, a large wooden building is visible, while the Pacific Electric Railway tracks can be seen at left. An assortment of trees, including several palm trees, can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5904
title: Panoramic view of Bixby Park (?) in Long Beach, ca.1908

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Bixby Park (?) in Long Beach, ca.1908. Four dirt paths, one each coming from left, right, foreground and background, converge at center. Tall trees line the paths, and two eucalyptus trees are visible in the intersection of the roads. Several low bushes can be seen in the foreground at right. A tall building topped by a cupola is visible in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5862
title: View of a crowd on a beach in Long Beach watching Pacific Fleet maneuvers, 1908

description: Photograph of a view of a crowd on a beach in Long Beach watching Pacific Fleet maneuvers, 1908. The shoreline runs from the foreground at right into the distance at left, and hundreds of people can be seen on the sand, looking towards the ocean at left. In the background, numerous small houses and other buildings are visible, while a tall mountain range can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5873
title: View of the oceanfront in Long Beach, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a view of the oceanfront in Long Beach, ca.1920. The ocean can be seen at right and is bordered by a wide, sandy beach. A crowded walkway runs behind the beach at center, while rows of buildings can be seen at left. A covered rest area is visible in the foreground at center. A theater is under construction in the foreground at left.; Legible signs include, from left: "Cliff Dwellers Inn Modern Elegantly Furnished Rooms European Plans", "Scott's Theatre", "Brunswick", "Fairyland Theatre", and "La Café".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15929
title: Walapai Indian basket on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of a Walapai Indian basket on display, photographed ca.1900. It sits on its edge on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes. Diamonds form bands in the woven design fun around the basket. Two abstract human figures are depicted on the bottom. Image 2.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5865
title: Bathers playing in the waves in Long Beach, ca.1910

description: Photograph of bathers playing in the waves in Long Beach, ca.1910. Several dozen people can be seen wading in the shallow water in the foreground, In the background, two large waves are breaking, sending water into the air. Two single-masted boats can be seen in the distance at center. At left, the end of the pier is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5868
title: Birdseye view of a crowd on the beach in Long Beach, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of a crowd on the beach in Long Beach, ca.1910. Many people can be seen lounging beneath umbrellas in the foreground at left. The ocean can be seen in the background at right, and people of all ages can be seen wading through the water. A small boat is beached at right. There appear to be tire tracks running across the beach from right to left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5869
title: Bathers playing in the surf in Long Beach, ca.1920

description: Photograph of bathers playing in the surf in Long Beach, ca.1920. Many small children can be seen at center in the shallow water. Large waves can be seen breaking in the distance, while the pier runs from left to center. A large structure can be seen on the end of the pier, and pedestrians can be seen walking its length. Photoprint reads: "Graham Photo Company, 110 1/2 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5872
title: Beach in Long beach, showing at lifeguard station and Eastman's Shell Store, 1904

description: Photograph of the beach in Long beach, showing at lifeguard station and Eastman's Shell Store, 1904. The beach can be seen in the foreground at center, and several people can be seen playing in the sand or in the water at right. The lifeguard station can be seen at left and is a small building with a conical tower on top. In the background at center, the shell store can be seen near the base of the pier, which extends into the ocean at right. A horse and cart advertise Hot Waffles and Tamales.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5795
title: Hand-colored view of the Long Beach pier from the north, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a hand-colored view of the Long Beach pier from the north, ca.1900. The pier runs from right to left, dropping further into the background as it  crosses the image. It is a two-level structure, with a covered walkway topped by an open one. In the background at left, a two-story building with two large domes on its roof can be seen at the end of the pier. In the foreground, a dirt road leads to a sandy beach. Small bushes and weeds can be seen growing along the side of the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5807
title: Long Beach Pier

description: The Long Beach Pier with the pavillion at the end. Photo shows best the waves coming in next to the pier.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5837
title: Jackrabbit Racer ride at the Long Beach Pier and Pike, ca.1915

description: Photograph of the Jackrabbit Racer ride at the Long Beach Pier and Pike, ca.1915. The ride is at center and is a tall, cylindrical wooden structure. A track can be seen near the top of the ride, and a ride car is visible as it speeds along. The name of the ride is written in large letters at center. A wooden archway provides access to the base of the attraction, while a ticket booth can be seen at left. A large crowd of people can be seen in the foreground, and the ocean is visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15930
title: Three Walapai Indian basket on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of three Walapai Indian baskets on display, photographed ca.1900. One is perched on the other two. They sit on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes and large diamonds. The baskets all have different designs but similar shapes -- wide openings at top, tapering to a smaller base. Image 3.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7519
title: Exterior view of the old Whaling Station at Monterey, the first brick building in California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the old Whaling Station at Monterey, the first brick building in California, ca.1900. A two-story building can be seen at center, while two other buildings can be seen to the left of it behind a picket fence. A wooden slat fence on the right has writing on it. The fence was repaired at some point and the slats put back on not in the original order. A dirt road is visible in the foreground. Legible signs include: "A. Lewis & Co., [...] furniture, bedding, carpets, wallpaper, general housekeeping goods", ..."dry goods"....
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5825
title: View of a crowd in the Long Beach Pike area, ca.1932

description: Photograph of a view of a crowd in the Long Beach Pike area, ca.1932. A wide concrete walkway runs from the foreground to the background at center. Hundreds of people can be seen milling around on the walkway, looking in the shops that line both sides. The elaborate façade of a theatre can be seen at left, while in the background, a massive light-colored building can be seen.; Legible signs include, from left: "New Strand", "This Reckless Age", "Fanny Foley Herself", "2 Features", "Plunge", "Café", and "Café Cunningham's Café".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6463
title: Exterior view of the Hotel Julian on the north side of the park in Long Beach, ca.1907

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hotel Julian on the north side of the park in Long Beach, ca.1907. The three-story hotel can be seen at center. It has a covered porch on the first floor, a wide balcony on the second, and a narrow balcony in the middle of the third. The walls are made of wood, and low wooden railings border the balconies and porch. A sign on the roof bears the name of the hotel. Several large bushes can be seen in front of the hotel, while tall trees flank the building. Several more buildings can be seen in the background at left and right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6462
title: Exterior view of the Hotel Riviera in Long Beach, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hotel Riviera in Long Beach, ca.1900. The three-story hotel can be seen at center. It has a light-colored first floor with a covered porch at left, and dark-colored upper floors. The corners of the building stick out like towers and are topped by large sunshades on the flat roof. In the foreground at right, a low stucco building with large glass windows is attached to the hotel. Several palm trees can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6464
title: View of buildings on the shore in Long Beach, including the Municipal Auditorium, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a view of buildings on the shore in Long Beach, including the Municipal Auditorium, ca.1930. The large auditorium can be seen at right. It is made of stone and is composed of  a semi-cylindrical section attached to a taller rectangular structure. At center is the tall Breaker's Hotel, topped by a cupola. Several more tall buildings can be seen in the background at left. In the foreground, the calm water of the lagoon is visible, and small boats can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5894
title: Front yard of an unidentified house in Long Beach, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the front yard of an unidentified house in Long Beach, ca.1910. The small yard is at center and is covered in grass. A narrow concrete walkway runs across the image from left to right in the foreground and also branches off to lead to the house at left. The house is a one-story building covered in ivy. A eucalyptus tree can be seen behind the house at left. A row of young palm trees can be seen at right, and an unpaved street is visible in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5897
title: Small house being swept to sea in Long Beach, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a small house being swept to sea in Long Beach, ca.1910. The dilapidated home can be seen at center. The back portion of the structure is missing, while much of the front part has been destroyed. The windows and doors are missing as well. A large box can be seen next to the house at right. The house is sitting on sand in shallow, frothy surf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6476
title: Exterior view of the main branch of the Long Beach Public Library, 1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the main branch of the Long Beach Public Library, 1900. The library building can be seen in the background at center. It is a light-colored three-story building with a flat roof. The bottom of the structure is made of stone. A large grassy area can be seen in the foreground, and a small number of people are visible near the entrance to the library. Several tall trees, including palm trees, are visible around the library building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6466
title: Large crowd gathered outside of the Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a large crowd gathered outside of the Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, ca.1940. The massive stone building can be seen at center. A raised semicircular platform can be seen in front of the main structure of the building, which is punctuated by a huge archway at center. The words "Municipal Auditorium" are written near the top of the building. A large crowd is gathered on the ground in the foreground to watch a band. More people can be seen at various points on the building. Patriotic banners decorated the auditorium.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5910
title: Exterior view of Long Beach High School, 1906

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Long Beach High School, 1906. The Mission-style school can be seen at center. It is a three-story structure with large archways leading to doors on the first floor. The walls are light-colored and covered with spackle, while the roof is covered with terracotta tile. A large rectangular tower can be seen on the corner of he building at right and is topped with a tall dome. In the foreground, a large grassy yard can be seen. Several young trees are visible, and an unpaved road crosses the image in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15931
title: Indian basket, probably from the Kern, Tulare, San Juaquin Valley area, on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of an Indian basket, probably from the Kern, Tulare, San Juaquin Valley area (or Apache Piaute, or Klickitat), on display, ca.1900. It sits on its edge on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes. The basket design includes a band of diamonds running around the narrow mouth. Image 4.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5918
title: View of Ocean Avenue in Long Beach, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a view of Ocean Avenue in Long Beach, ca.1906. Two sets of streetcar tracks run down the middle of an unpaved road at center. A line of utility poles can be seen between the tracks. The street is lined with two- or three-story buildings and sidewalks on both sides. At left, several horse-drawn vehicles and early automobiles are visible. A group of pedestrians is crossing the road at right. The photograph has been extensively touched-up.; Legible signs include, from left: "Real Estate", "Palace Sweets", "Pool", "The Butler Furnished Rooms", "Shirley V. Bacon Photo Studio", and "Del Mar D[ining] Room".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5924
title: View of Ocean Avenue from American Avenue in Long Beach, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a view of Ocean Avenue from American Avenue in Long Beach, ca.1905. A wide dirt road runs across the image in the center, and two sets of streetcar tracks can be seen in the middle of the road. The street is lined with tall buildings in the background, including The Cynthia -- a large structure with elaborate decorations on its roof and awnings over its windows at right. An early automobile can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5925
title: View of houses on Cedar Street in Long Beach, looking south from Fourth Street, 1905

description: Photograph of a view of houses on Cedar Street in Long Beach, looking south from Fourth Street, 1905. The unpaved road can be seen at right and is marked by wagon tracks. A concrete sidewalk runs parallel to the road and is shaded by a row of tall trees. Four two-story houses can be seen at left. They are built close together and are made of wood. Each one has a small front yard filled with trees or bushes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5916
title: View of Pine Avenue in Long Beach, looking east from Ocean Avenue, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a view of Pine Avenue in Long Beach, looking east from Ocean Avenue, ca.1905. The two streets intersect in the foreground and Pine heads away from the viewer into the distance at center. Two sets of streetcar tracks can be seen on the road. The streets are lined with broad concrete sidewalks and large buildings. Several utility poles and many pedestrians can be seen as well. Early automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles can be seen along the side of the road.; Legible signs include, from left: "National Bank of Long Beach", "Signal Hill", and "Grube's Corner".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5902
title: View of Lincoln Park in Long Beach, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a view of Lincoln Park in Long Beach, ca.1900. A large grassy field can be seen in the foreground. It is surrounded by tall trees, including palm and eucalyptus trees. In the background at center, a large, light-colored building can be seen. A tall tower can be seen next to the building at left. At center, a woman in a light-colored dress is leaning against the trunk of a tree. In the distance at center, the roofs of several houses are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5908
title: Tree-lined path in Bixby Park, Long Beach, ca.1907

description: Photograph of a tree-lined path in Bixby Park, Long Beach, ca.1907. A narrow dirt path runs from the foreground to the background at center. A low wooden fence borders both sides of the road. Running parallel to the path are two rows of tall palm trees, one on each side. Grassy fields can be seen beyond the trees at right and left. At right, a woman in a hat is seated on the grass, reading.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5905
title: View of trees along a path in Long Beach's Bixby Park, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a view of trees along a path in Long Beach's Bixby Park, ca.1906. The dirt path runs from the foreground at left into the background at center. It is bordered by tall palm trees and daffodil plants. Large grassy areas can be seen on either side of the path, and at right, several park benches are visible. Many more trees can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5540
title: Exterior view of the Hotel Metropole in Avalon, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hotel Metropole in Avalon, ca.1900. The three-story Victorian hotel can be seen at center. Large rectangular windows look out from all three floors, while a covered porch wraps around the entire front side of the building. Several brick chimneys can be seen on the steeply sloped roof. In the foreground, two wide dirt roads intersect at left, and a group of people and horses can be seen at right. Steep hills are visible across the image in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15932
title: Indian basket on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of an unidentified Indian basket on display, photographed ca.1900. It is basically conical in shape with a wide opening at the top. Its woven design includes alternating bands of abstract designs ("I", "+", "&gt;") and plain bands. It sits on on a wooden pedestal in front of a dark, neutral backdrop. Image 5.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5539
title: View of the Hotel Metropole with the shore of the harbor in the foreground, Avalon, Catalina, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a view of the Hotel Metropole with the shore of the harbor in the foreground, Avalon, Catalina, ca.1900. The three-story wooden hotel can be seen in the background at center. It is a large, dark-colored building with a steeply sloped roof. An American flag flies from a cupola in the middle of the building. In the foreground, a collection of small rowboats and dinghies are beached on the sand. A sign advertises that these boats are for rent. Several small vendor tents are set up on the beach. The calm water of the harbor can be seen in the foreground.