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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15085
title: General Luis Torres and wife at their residence in Los Angeles or Mexico, ca.1906-1930

description: Photograph of General Luis Emeterio Torres (1843-1935) and wife at their residence, 1316 Westlake Avenue, Los Angeles or in Mexico, ca.1906-1930. He is standing with his right hand thrust into his unbuttoned jacket standing in back of a rocking chair in which she sits on the patio. He is turned to another younger man with whom he is speaking. Potted plants hang from the patio roof. Numerous pots of plants line the edge of the patio near the pillars of the arches which support the roof.; "Death takes Gen. Torres -- Leader in Mexico During Porfirio Diaz Regime, Ousted by Madero -- Gen. Luis E. Torres, 91 years of age, former Governor of the State of Sonora, and an outstanding figure in Mexico a quarter of a century ago, died yesterday in retirement at his home, 1316 South Westlake Avenue. -- Deposed when President Porfirio Diaz was overthrown in Francisco Madero revolution of 1911, Gen. Torres for many years figured largely in troublesome political and military campaigns of the southern republic. He formerly was comander-in-chief of the military forces of Sinaloa and Sonora. -- At the time of the Madero revolution, however, Gen. Torres brought his family as refugees to Los Angeles and has maintained the family residence here since that time. Always a champion of friendly relations between the United States and Mexico, he bent his efforts toward exposing adverse propaganda. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent's Church. West Adams and Figueroa Streets. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery." -- Newspaper clipping.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15086
title: Two large mission bells hanging at eye level from a thick timber at Torin, Sonora, Mexico, ca.1900

description: Photograph of two large mission bells hanging at eye level from a thick timber at Torin, Sonora, Mexico, ca.1900. Supported on one end by a large forked timber and on the other end by an adobe structure. Designs are visible on the bells and include a cross. A man with a moustache wearing a hat is leaning agains the forked timber at right. Behind is a low stone wall and behind that is a thatched wall. A 2-story building is visible at upper right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6426
title: Hugo Reid Adobe at Rancho Santa Anita, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a halftone print of the residence of Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin, the former Hugo Reid Adobe, at Rancho Santa Anita, built by Reid in 1839, ca.1900. View through an eliptical cutout. Lawn with bushes and trees in foreground. The 1-story dwelling has a wrap-around covered porch. It was the first house build on Rancho Santa Anita. Reid received the original Mexican grant to the Rancho in 1841. Baldwin purchased it from Harris Newmark in 1875. Baldwin lived there intermittently from 1875 to 1909. It was built on a knoll facing the east with a fine view of the valley east and south.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1160
title: Residence of S.B. Lewis, West Adams Boulevard, ca.1880-1910

description: Photograph of Victorian cottage of S.B. Lewis on West Adams Boulevard, taken when the home was relatively new, ca.1880-1910. Long shot with exotic trees in the foreground and the house centered in the background. Small bushes spot the manicured yard while flowering plants climb the front of the house.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13830
title: Portrait of Colonel Celso Vega, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a posed Colonel Celso Vego, ca.1906. He can be seen in full figure turned slightly to the left. He is standing on a wood floor near a wall with his right hand inside his partially unbuttoned uniform jacket. His left hand is laying on the scabbard of his sheathed sabre hanging at his left. He wears a dark handlebar moustache and his short dark hair is combed back from his forehead. Epaulets on his shoulders each have one star on them. Benches are visible against the wall in the left background. He was on the staff of General Luis Torres. He was born 1851 and was 2nd in command to the local politician, or "jefe político", of the Northern District, Baja California beginning 1903.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1411
title: Hamburger's Department Store seen from down a very busy street, ca.1890-1899

description: Photograph of Hamburger's Department Store seen from down a very busy street, ca.1890-1899. There are many horse-drawn wagons, cable cars, and pedestrians in the scene. In the street at center, a railcar is visible. At least four horse-drawn carriages can be seen as well. A man on a bicycle is also visible on the road moving rapidly to the right. Pedestrians flood the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Large buildings line both sides of the street. On the left, large striped awnings protrude from each of the buildings over the sidewalk. In the background at center, the sign "Hamburgers" can be seen at the top of a large structure.; Legible signs include: "Hamburger's", ..."tt & Co.", "Dr. Lowder, Dentist", "1888, Schumacher Block", "Dry goods, notions, stationery", "See us for overcoats", ..."Phillip's Block"..., "Harris & Frank, London Clothing Co."...[?], "J.M. Hale Co., 109", "111, H.J. Whitley Co., 111", "113, The 5 & 10¢ Store"[?], "Grand Ave." streetcar, ..."Patent Office", ..."Parlors"..., "Los Angeles National Bank", ..."restaurant, bakery", "The Merchant's Barber shop", "Up to date, Crandall Aylsworth Company, bargains".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2956
title: Door of "El Alisal," the home of Charles F. Lummis, ca.1900-1909

description: Photograph of the front door of Charles F. Lummis' rock home, "El Alisal,", ca.1900-1909. The iron-studded double wooden door bears the monogram "CFL" on the left door. Two windows are also visible in the river stone facade of the dwelling. There is no walkway. Before the threshhold grow grass and other small plants.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m366
title: Washington Boulevard looking west from Maple Street, ca.1903

description: Photograph of an unpaved east Washington Boulevard looking west from Maple Street, ca.1890-1903. Numerous wheel tracks mark the road. At left the street is bordered by a row of trees. Utility poles and lines run along the right side of the street where there is a wooden picket fence behind which a grove of trees is visible. A few horse-drawn vehicles are visible in the distance.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1990
title: Busch Sunken Garden, Pasadena, California, ca.1906-1910

description: Photograph of Busch's sunken garden with small rustic stone bridge in background, Pasadena, ca.1906-1910. A narrow set of stone steps is located adjacent to a tree beside the bridge. A stone-line dirt path runs beside a small area of grass in the foreground. The garden is thick with bushes, shrubs and trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15087
title: Rail car at top of the ore dump at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905

description: Photograph of an rail car at top of the ore dump at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, California, ca.1905. A wooden frame supports the rails on the steeply sloped structure. Below are a small wood building and wooden bins for temporary ore storage. A man sits on the ground next to the railroad tracks which run next to the mechanical workings beneath the bins. Further back and to the right is another building with a covered porch. The mountain slopes up to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15088
title: Man operating a hoist at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a man operating a hoist at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905. To the left, a man with a moustache wearing overalls and a striped shirt can be seen operating a hoist at mine. A large iron drum winds rope which pulls ore cars (not visible). The boiler, pressure valves, smokestack, pistons, gears, and levers which operate the hoist are clearly visible in this wooden shack. On the side of the drum is the forged word "Patented".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15089
title: Donkey and rail cars for hauling ore at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a donkey and rail cars used to haul ore at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, ca.1905. Chains are linked to the donkey's harness for attaching to rail cars filled with ore. There are three cars visible behind. About a dozen miners shovel ore from the side of the rocky slope (or look on).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15090
title: Cave in at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a cave in at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, California, ca.1905. Fallen timbers and loose rock litter the mine site.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7818
title: Dana Point and the bluffs at Capistrano, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Dana Point and the bluffs at Capistrano, California, ca.1900. Ocean water sloshes around a small tidal rock formation in the foreground. As described in Dana's book, Two Years Before the Mast, hides were brought from the mission and thrown over the bluff and then loaded into the ship.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2763
title: Group of thirteen miners working to load rail cars with ore at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905-1920

description: Photograph of a group of thirteen miners working to load rail cars with ore at mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, California, ca.1905-1920. The miners are shoveling placer dirt into ore cars. Miners are shown in front of a small bluff made up of layered sand/clay deposits. One man is high on the bluff, deliberately causing the deposits to break free and slump to the base of the bluff for the shovelers.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9195
title: Orange fruit pickers, Santa Ana, ca.1900

description: Photograph of eight workers in an orange grove, Santa Ana, ca.1900. Two women are kneeling on the ground packing crates of oranges. Four men are standing behind them among other crates. One man is on a ladder. One man is driving a horse-drawn wagon. Another ladder is leaning agains another orange tree. Legible signs include: "Cook & Langley".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2775
title: Class portrait of students and teacher(s) of the Casco School, Riverside County(?), California, 1892

description: Photograph of a group class portrait of the students and teacher(s) of the Casco School, Riverside County(?), California, 1892. About 50 people pose standing on the steps in front of a wooden building. An American flag is partially visible hanging down. The class teacher is Mary L. Gower. The principal is Guthrie. Back of photoprint reads: "1892 city directory lists a Casco School at Temple and Casco Street, Los Angeles".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15153
title: Great cave-in at the mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges, 1905

description: Photograph of a great cave-in at the mine run by Free Gold Mining Company, Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, (at the Colorado River), 1905. Viewed from above ground, a large sinkhole over the collapsed mine dominates the image. Several wooden timbers lay on the opening to a shaft in the foreground. The buildings of the mining operation with smokestack are visible in the background. The surrounding terrain is hilly, rocky and barren.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15091
title: Panoramic view of a desert mining town on the Colorado River -- Hedges, ca.1905

description: Photograph of panoramic view of a desert mining town on the Colorado River -- Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, ca.1905. About twenty small wood houses and shacks made up the town in the foreground. About the same number of buildings are visible in the distance beyond a processing plant of some sort (with two smokestacks) at left. Streets are ill defined. The landscape is basically flat, but rising to the right where some foothills are visible behind the town.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13987
title: Panoramic view of a desert mining town on the Colorado River -- Hedges, ca.1905

description: Photograph of panoramic view of a desert mining town on the Colorado River -- Hedges (later Tumco), Imperial County, ca.1905. A few small wood houses and shacks made up the town in the foreground. More of the town is visible in the distance beyond a processing plant of some sort (with two smokestacks) at right. A mining operation (specifically a long rail tressle for ore cars) can be seen in the foothills at left. A rail line curves around from the bottom right corner to the processing plant. Several ore cars and a couple of men are on the rails. (Part of cargo muchacho district, facing southwest -- wbc.)
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15093
title: Bell tower of Mission San Gabriel, California, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the bell tower of Mission San Gabriel, California, ca.1908. Though the adobe construction has space for six bells, only four bells are present. A sidewalk runs along the base of the tower, which is part of the church structure. A small palm tree is growing in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6354
title: Mission San Gabriel bell tower from the rear from the roof of the mission, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the Mission San Gabriel bell tower from the rear from the roof of the mission, ca.1908. Though the adobe construction has space for six bells, only four bells are present. A ladder leans against the tower at left. A cross is on top of the tower.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15094
title: Cemetery at Mission San Gabriel, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the cemetery at Mission San Gabriel, ca.1908. Dozens of wooden picket fences enclose graves marked with crosses. Some graves are not fenced in but simply marked with a cross. Several trees grow further back. Part of the mission itself is visible beyond a copse of shorter trees at left. Mountains are visible in the distance. Some of the markers have legible writing on them. One is dated 1896. Several thousand Indians were buried here.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15095
title: Cactus garden at Riverside, California, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a cactus garden at Riverside, ca.1920. Many different varieties are distinguishable among the hundreds of cacti. Most of them have markers nearby (for identification?). View is from a footpath partially visible in the foreground. A house can be seen through the cacti at left. Mountains are visible beyond.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15096
title: Close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920. Pictured on a neutral background. Five full blooms are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8029
title: Mountain home with an extensive garden, Riverside, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a mountain home with an extensive garden in Riverside, ca.1900. Paved paths curve through the patches of thick trees and plants that blanket the residence at center. The various plants obstruct the view of the large house at left. Dry mountains covered in loose sediment stand across the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6477
title: Many bathers in Redondo Beach surf, with pier and three-masted ship behind, ca.1898

description: Photograph of many bathers in Redondo Beach surf, with pier and three-masted ship behind, ca.1898. There are many sun bathers on the beach. Some have umbrellas. There is a long rope or cable extending from the beach into the water onto which many people are holding. Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6252
title: Mission Santa Barbara bell, 1901

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara bell, 1901. A close-up view is given of the bell at center.  The bell bears the inscription "Ave Maria Purisima, Santa Barbara 1804". Bell pull is attached to iron "S" at top of bell. The bell is held by a curved metal beam attached to the wall, and a metal crossbeam can be seen below the bell in the background.  Looking down, part of a building is visible through the tower window.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m302
title: Broadway from 4th Street looking north, Los Angeles, ca.1880-1900

description: Photograph of Broadway from 4th Street looking north, Los Angeles. The Stack Building is visible about midway up on the east side of the street. There are many horse-drawn vehicles in the dirt street. Many pedestrians on the sidewalks. Streetcars are visible further up the street. At the far end of the street is what appears to be a tunnel entrance. Legible signs include: ..."Securities", "Christian Science Reading Room", Dr. W.E. Neel, dentist", "Dr. W.F. Kennedy, dentist", ..."cigar"..., "T. Billington Co. carpets"..., "Candies", "So. Cal. Music Co., wholesale and retail dealers in musical instruments of every description. Chickering, Vose and other good pianos. Pianolas and Aeolians. We sell musical instruments, large and small, on easy payments", "Pretz", "342, Berlin Dye Works, 342", "Dying, cleaning", "346, souvenir goods, 346", ..."shells".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2925
title: Mission Santa Barbara and reflection in the water of the Moorish fountain, 1901

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara and reflection in the water of the Moorish fountain, 1901. The two bell towers flanking the church are prominent in the perspective. A flight of steps can be seen leading to the main entrance of the church. A circular window is visible above the arched entryway surrounded by six columns. A simple cross can be seen at the apex of the facade. To the left of the church, a row of arches are visible extending to the left.  A ruin is visible in the background at right. In the extreme foreground, the reflection of the church can be seen in the still water of the decorative fountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6275
title: Mission Santa Barbara bell, 1904

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara bell, 1904. A close-up view is given of the large bell at Santa Barbara Mission with inscription "Maria [...]O RV ELASME[...]ES". Bell pull is attached to clapper. The bell itself is hanging by chains from a thick timber crossbeam in the bell tower window. Trees are visible beyond.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2617
title: Franciscan priest standing on a lower step of a set of outside stairs at Mission Santa Barbara, 1898-1900

description: Photograph of a Franciscan priest standing on a lower step of a set of outside stairs at Mission Santa Barbara, 1898-1900. He is wearing the Franciscan habit and his crossed arms are tucked in to his sleeves. The short flight of stairs with wrought-iron railing on one side and the adobe wall of the mission on the other lead up to a wooden door at right. Ivy is growing on the wall at left. Other plants are growing next to the building on the railing side at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6345
title: Holy Garden and fountain at Mission Santa Barbara, 1901

description: Photograph of the Holy Garden and fountain at Mission Santa Barbara, 1901. Flowers, palms, cacti and other plants grow around the dirt paths centered on the cistern-like fountain. A hose snakes away from the fountain. Several watering cans are sitting on the ledge of the fountain. A mission building is visible in the background and the bell tower is visible over the roof further back.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15097
title: California wild holly blossom and berry specimens, 1920

description: Photograph of California wild holly blossom and berry specimens, 1920. Layed out on a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15098
title: Map of Death Valley, Inyo County, California & Nevada, ca.1900-1940

description: Photograph of a map of Death Valley, Inyo County, California & Nevada, ca.1900-1940. Bounded by: Ralston Valley (top), Leachs Point and Burnt Rock Mountains (bottom), Sierra Nevada Mountains (left), Belted Range (right). Indicates geographic features (mountains, rivers, valleys, ranges, deserts), state line, towns.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7912
title: Cactus garden in Riverside, California, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a cactus garden with tropical foliage and cacti, in Riverside, California, ca.1920. The garden was planted by the hospital. Hundreds of varieties of plants are present. Three tall palm trees tower over the rest of the garden in this view. Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15099
title: Group of people picking dewberries (blackberries), Riverside(?), California, ca.1900-1920

description: Photograph of a group of about a dozen people picking dewberries (blackberries), probably in Riverside, California, ca.1900-1920. They are standing in the aisles between the long rows of bushes looking at the camera. About a half a dozen buildings are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15100
title: Mountain home with an extensive garden, Riverside, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a large house (mostly hidden by trees) in Riverside, from the covered porch of a building or a gazebo looking out over the extensive garden containing hundreds of varieties of plants including many cacti. Mountain visible in background. "The land of sunshine".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1146
title: View of Redondo Beach and Hotel, ca.1898

description: Photograph looking southeast from a pier in the ocean north of the Hotel Redondo, California, ca.1898. Shows a passenge train on the beach, the hotel, bath house, bathers and sunbathers. At left, a saloon and drug store are visible. Mansions are at right. Flags/banners are flying.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m175
title: Cable car on Downey Avenue, Los Angeles, ca.1887

description: Photograph of an open-air cable car (2 cars long), Downey Avenue (later North Broadway) and Avenue 20, Los Angeles, ca.1887. A group of about 50 people are clustered in and around the still cars. A brick building taller than one-story is visible behind at left. Other one-story buildings are visible behind at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5544
title: Town of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island with new Metropole Hotel and Grand View Hotel, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of the Town of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island with new Metropole Hotel and Grand View Hotel, as well as the pier and many small boats in the water, ca.1905. A steamer is docked at the wharf. Legible signs include: "Confectionery", "Meteor", "Oliver P. Smith", "Tony's"..., "Grap"..., "E.M. Mathson", "Compton"..., "T. Washburn", ..."soda water", "Arlington Restaurant", "Curios", "Bar", "Miller A. Dye bakery & grocery", "Bay View", "E.F. Beeson & Co., general merchandise, bakery & delicacies", "Jerroe's [...] store, Rainier beer", "Pacific".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15101
title: Sluicing at a placer mine, below Hunker, Alaska, ca.1894

description: Photograph of sluicing operation at a placer mine, below Hunker, Alaska, ca.1894. The sluice winds its way down the slope. About ten tents are visible pitched in the forested slope. Several men are working near the sluice which is supported on both sides by numerous wood poles. The sluice empties at the bottom of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9689
title: Engraving of Woodwards Gardens, San Francisco, ca.1880

description: Photograph of an engraving of San Francisco's Woodward Gardens, San Francisco, ca.1880. Three flights of steps run up the foliage covered hill to a pave promenade on which several pedestrians are standing. Another flight of steps lead up from the promenade adjacent to a row of 3-story buildings to a large covered gazebo-like structure which is packed with people viewing the gardens below.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12169
title: Mounted forest ranger near his cabin on a forested slope, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a forest ranger mounted on a donkey near his cabin on a forested slope, California, ca.1900. They are facing left. He is wearing a broad-rimmed hat. A carriage or wagon is visible through the trees at left.