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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10462
title: Unloading piles of old newspapers from a truck at the Fibreboard Products Comoany, ca.1930

description: Photograph of unloading piles of old newspapers from a truck at the Fibreboard Products Company, ca.1930. At center, a large truck with an elongated flat bed is seen transporting numerous blocks of old newspapers. The blocks of newspapers are fastened to the truck by several ropes. The door of the truck is made with a piece of material, and three tires can be seen from the side of the vehicle. A single man is visible on top of the stack of papers gazing to the right. To the right of the truck, two additional men can be seen standing near the doorway of a large building. In front of the men, a small platform supporting numerous newspapers can be seen. Above the men, a fire-escape ladder system is attached to the side of the building. Four windows are also visible along the brick structure.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10463
title: Aluminum ingots on a loading dock, ca.1930

description: Photograph of aluminum ingots on a loading dock, ca. 1930. At center, numerous piles of aluminum ingots can be seen on the loading dock of a warehouse. The ingots are layered in each pile in a deliberate crisscross fashion. The ingots were molded so that three small containers on the object can be seen on each side. To the far right in the background, a man is seen operating a small forklift. The number "2" can be seen on the back surface of the forklift. The man carries a large, empty container at the front of the machine, and several full containers can be seen behind him in the background. In the extreme background to the right, a sliding door of the warehouse is partially open showing a small glimpse of the interior.  The large wall of the warehouse completely surrounds this small doorway.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10648
title: Exterior view of a man looking into a large rimmed pipe, ca.1940

description: Photograph of exterior view of a man looking into a large rimmed pipe, ca.1940. Near center, a man stands at the top of a wooden step ladder and looks at the interior of a large, rimmed pipe. The rim of the darkly-colored, wide pipe extends nearly a foot from the body of the pipe. The pipe sits atop a small wooden platform raised off the ground. The platform is supported by a series of wooden beams. The ladder on which the man is standing is also attached to this wooden platform. The man wears a long-sleeved coat and slacks. The man's dress shoes are visible above one of the rungs on the ladder. In the background, steel pipes and meal rods are visible. In the extreme background, lines of vegetation stand near a body of water.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10703
title: Men standing on grid layout of a factory, ca.1940

description: Photograph of men standing on grid layout of a factory, ca.1940. At center, a group of seven men can be seen standing on small rectangular, wooden platforms in a grid layout. Next to each platform, a series of concrete blocks and steel rods are visible. Small ladder handles are also seen at the edge of each platform. At center, one of the men, reaches down towards the concrete blocks. A small pile of bricks sits on the platform next to him. In the background, two of the men are seen sitting on separate platforms. Behind the men, a series of metal beams and containers can be seen. To the right, the steel tracks leading to a small rail yard can be seen. In the extreme background, a lines of utility poles are visible near tall buildings. To the far right in the background, the exterior of a large factory is visible. Four smokestacks line the side of the factory along with several large windows. In the extreme foreground, a small rectangular box sits on the platform on the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20542
title: Portrait of group of masons near a brick wall in a room, ca.1930

description: Photograph of portrait of group of masons near a brick wall in a room, ca.1930. To the right, a large group of eight visible masons behind a small wall of bricks pose for the camera. At center, two additional masons are seen sitting on the small mound of bricks. One mason stares at the camera with his arms folded in his lap, while the other man stares off to the left holding a trowel in his hand. In the background, two more masons are visible standing to the left of a rectangular support beam. Each of these men also hold a trowel in their right hands. Most of the men can be seen wearing overalls over their clothing, and many of them wear small caps.  A low wall of bricks is visible forming a partial perimeter around the group of masons. In the foreground to the left, a glob of clay on a square platform lies adjacent to a small stack of bricks. In the background, dirty overalls and other pieces of clothing hang from a beam. A stool and numerous pairs of dirty shoes can be seen below the line of clothing.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10734
title: Exterior at Llewellyn Iron Company, showing workers at construction site, ca.1930

description: Photograph of exterior at Llewellyn Iron Company, showing workers at construction site, ca.1930. To the right in the foreground, a single worker stands near a pile of dirt gripping a shovel. The worker stands fully erect and stares at the camera. He is seen wearing a pair of overalls and a brimmed hat. In the background at center, four additional workers can be seen, and two more workers are visible in the far background to the right. To the left of the workers, a large gorge has been sculpted into the dirt ground. Numerous planks and beams line the walls and floor of the pit. At ground level with the workers, several wooden stakes can be seen lodged into the ground. In the background to the right, a few wheelbarrows are visible next to a large pile of sandbags. To the left, workers stand near a large square cart. In the far background to the right, the exterior on an industrial site can be seen. Two large towers rise above the rows of steel beams visible. To the far left, large heaps of scrap metal and other trash sits near the site.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10060
title: Aerial view of a reservoir, ca.1920

description: Photograph of aerial view of a reservoir, ca.1920. At center, a large reservoir is visible  surrounded by hills covered with various vegetation. From the center of the image extending to the lower left corner, a river can be seen winding through the hills. Adjacent to the reservoir and river, trees and bushes are highly visible. Moving further away from the reservoir on either side, hillsides appear more barren. To the right, a winding road can be seen in the barren hillside. In the extreme background, large divided plots of land and small groups of homes can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10061
title: Aerial view of an unidentified reservoir showing the front side of a dam, ca.1920

description: Photograph of aerial view of an unidentified reservoir showing the front side of a dam, ca.1920. At center, a large reservoir can be seen completely surrounded by hillsides full of various vegetation. The high water level is stopped by a large dam positioned at a narrow point between the surrounding mountain ranges. To the right of the frontal dam wall, a large slanted attachment extends from the base of the dam to the top of its wall. A small moving river is visible at the base of the dam, and it can be seen curving along the large mountain range to the upper-left portion of the image. To the far left of the reservoir, a single winding road can be seen among the many mountain ranges and hills full of rich vegetation.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10062
title: Aerial view of San Gabriel Dam No.1, ca.1920

description: Photograph of aerial view of San Gabriel Dam No.1, ca.1920. In the far background at center, a large body of water calmly sits between two large mountain ranges. On the left bank of the calm river, a small group of buildings are visible near the water's edge. As the body of water moves closer center, a large slanted dam is visible, partially obscured by a large hillside. The dam is positioned at a narrow choke point between the two mountain passes. The face of the dam is separated into noticeable layers, and it is also slightly slanted. At the base of the dam near one of the mountain ranges, a small building can be seen sitting near the water's edge. The elongated building shows at least four doorways from the side. A moving river is visible at the base of the dam cutting through the mountain passes. To the left of this river, a small winding road curves along the base of the mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16586
title: View from the rear of the east entrance and tower of Mission San Buenaventura, California, ca.1904-1906

description: Photograph of the view from the rear of the east entrance and tower of Mission San Buenaventura, California, ca.1904-1906. Decorative sculpture tops the wall over the obliquely viewed entrance in the wall at right. The two-tiered square bell tower is visible at the top of the wall at left. A cross sits atop the dome of the tower.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10063
title: Teams of horses and wagons moving through a dirt field, ca.1910

description: Photograph of teams of horses and wagons moving through a dirt field, ca.1910. To the left, three large wooden wagons can be seen being pulled by teams of horses. A single man sits at the front each wagon guiding a team of four horses. In addition to the three wagons on the left, a group of five wagons can be seen on the right in the background. Each wagon on the left has a large compartment at the back of the wagon filled with dirt, but these compartments remain empty for each of the wagons on the right. In the background to the right, a small group of buildings near trees and utility poles are visible. In the background at center, a small building with a sign on its roof that reads "Mason Case Co." sits adjacent to a large sign that reads: "Firestone". To the left, a long line of utility poles stretch into the extreme background. A single water tower can also be seen at the horizon. In the extreme foreground, a plowed dirt field is shown.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10064
title: Aerial view of Morris Dam, ca.1920

description: Photograph of aerial view of Morris Dam, ca.1920. At center in the far background, the large dam positioned between the massive mountains can be seen. The dam is visibly divided into two separate parts by a large piece of the mountain range. To the left of the dam, a long sloping structure can be seen directing water from the top level to the river below. On the right, the large dam wall is visible with four small cylindrical holes near its base. These holes have been opened, and water can be seen gushing into the small river below. Two small poles stand on either side of the dam wall, and a small path is visible at the top of the dam. Behind the dam, the high water level surrounds hulking mountain ranges extending far into the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10374
title: Aerial view of unidentified factory and surrounding city, ca.1930

description: Photograph of aerial view of unidentified factory and surrounding city, ca.1930. Near the bottom of the image, a large factory area is visible stretching from the left of the image to the far right. On the far left, cars sit near two buildings with sharply angled roofs. On the side of these buildings, three large smokestacks are visible. A visible stream of smoke is being emitted from two of the smokestacks. At the center of the factory area, an elevated road is seen moving to the right. Several more buildings and smokestacks are seen to the right and in the near background. On the far right, a large water tower stands erect. In the far background, a large city is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10430
title: Aerial view of Blue Diamond Plaster Company, showing location of specific buildings, ca.1930

description: Photograph of aerial view of Blue Diamond Plaster Company, showing location of specific buildings, ca.1930. At center the large area used by Blue Diamond Plaster Company has been highlighted, and text has been added to the image. The buildings have been drawn-in on the photographed terrain. The area lies between at the cross-section of 16th St. and Alameda St.; To the further right, Washington Blvd. has also been highlighted. Starting from the back left and moving right, the image identifies the "Sand Bunkers", "Mortar Plant", "Putty Plant", "Sand Storage", and "Sand Pit" on the far right. Near the center of the complex, the image identifies the "Crushed Stone Bunker", "Stucco Mill", "Machine Shop, "Train Loads of Rock", "Carpenter Shop", "Train Loads of Gypsum", "Stables", "Gypsum Storage", and "Plaster Mill". To the far right of the complex away from the buildings, the "Reserve Sand Property" and "B.D. Baseball Diamond" can be seen. Along the front of the complex, the "Warehouse" lies adjacent to 16th St., while the "Plaster Mill" and "General Offices" can be seen adjacent to Alameda street. In the extreme foreground and background, other industrial sites can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10665
title: Exterior drawing of Axelson Machine company building, ca.1925

description: Photograph of exterior drawing of Axelson Machine company building, ca.1925. At center, the square exterior perimeter of the Axelson Machine company can be seen. At the bottom-center of the image, a small building lined with several windows is seen with the company's name and logo painted on the outer façade of the entryway. Atop the building, an American flag is seen adjacent to several large vents. Behind this building, a line of two long buildings with angled rooftops can be seen. Another building with a similar structure can also be seen at the center of the perimeter. Several windows line the sides of these buildings, and a large entryway is seen in addition to a standard door can be seen on the building on the right. At the center, several small buildings surround a small patch of lawn. A circular mound is visible at the center of the lawn. Behind these buildings, a tall water tower with the name "Axelson" seen on its side is visible. In the extreme foreground to the left, a two trolleys are seen moving along a wide street. In the extreme background, parts of a city are barely visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10676
title: Exterior of the International Paper Company dissolving pulp mill, 1958

description: Photograph of exterior of the International Paper Company dissolving pulp mill, 1958. At center, the large exterior of a factory is visible in an open lot. As seen at center, the factory is composed of several rectangular buildings lined with windows. Large cylindrical tanks are visible attached to parts of each building. Also near the buildings, two large smokestacks are visible. Billows of smoke can be seen emerging from these tall smokestacks, and streams of smoke can also be seen emerging from the five small pipes to the immediate left of the smokestacks. To the far left of the factory, two wide cylindrical tanks line the ground next to the buildings. To the far right, a small water tower is seen standing among a sparse group of trees. In the foreground of the factory, lines of automobiles sit parked in a large, open parking lot. In the extreme foreground, dense clusters of trees line the perimeter of the factory. Similar clusters of trees can be seen in the extreme background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10453
title: Aerial view of a potash chemical factory, September 1928

description: Photograph of aerial view of a potash chemical factory, September 1928. Near the center-bottom, a factory can be seen in the far distance. The main body of the factory is seen to the left, and three large smokestacks are visible near the body of the building. To the left and right, small clusters of buildings can be seen sitting adjacent to narrow roads connecting to the main factory. The surrounding landscape is barren in appearance. The image is heavily distorted above the factory, but the outline of a mountain range can be seen at the top of the image. Description on the back of the photoprint reads: "Looking down on Troma, with Searle's Lake, the Salt and Paramount ranges in the background".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10461
title: Aerial view of Gladding, McBean & Company (former Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company), May 1928

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Gladding, McBean & Company (former Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company), May 1928. At center, the large square, multi-level complex of the company can be seen. On the roof of the building, numerous small packages are visible. To the left and right of the building, several elongated buildings with pitched roofs can be seen. Additionally, large cylindrical containers are also visible. Seven large, darkly-colored towers in the shape of smokestacks are also seen, and three smaller towers are visible just at the base of the complex. To the far left, rows of containers and other materials are seen in stacked piles. To the far right and extending to the bottom-right, numerous small buildings and industrial equipment can be seen. In the far bottom-left, piles of wood and rods are visible. Several roads are seen moving through the industrial site, and a solitary road weaves along the hillside at the top of the image.; This plant was the former Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company.  GMcB acquired the Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company in 1926.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10678
title: Aerial view of the Gladding, McBean & Co. pottery (the former Tropico Pottery Works) in Los Angeles, California, May 1928

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Gladding, McBean & Co. pottery (the former Tropico Pottery Works) in Los Angeles, California, May 1928. At center, a large cluster of buildings and small structures can be seen. To the immediate left of the buildings, two large lines of small, flat cylindrical tanks are visible. On the perimeter of the buildings, at least eleven large smokestacks can be seen. In the foreground, two additional long buildings are visible. Small unidentifiable objects completely surround the lower building, and groups of these objects are seen to the further left. In the extreme foreground to the right, a cluster of buildings and trees sit adjacent to several railroad tracks. In the extreme background to the left, winding dirt roads can be seen moving past large groups of trees. To the far right, several small houses and trees are visible.; "The former Tropico Pottery was located in the city of Los Angeles (the dividing line between Glendale and Los Angeles was the SP railroad tracks). GMcB had two plants in Los Angeles. When GMcB acquired the Tropico Pottery in 1923, the company referred to the former Tropico Pottery plant as the Glendale plant so as not to confuse the plant with their already existing LA plant. GMcB never had a plant in the city of Glendale. Unfortunately by calling the plant the Glendale plant, this only confused the actual location of the plant" -- James Elliot-Bishop, author of "Franciscan, Catalina and Other Gladding, McBean Wares 1875-1942".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10426
title: Panoramic exterior view of the Pacific Gypsum Tile Company, May 1928

description: Photograph of panoramic exterior view of the Pacific Gypsum Tile Company, May 1928. At center, the exterior of the main building for Pacific Gypsum Tile Company can be seen. The building is segmented into two distinct parts which lie directly perpendicular with one another. A large sign containing the name of the company can be seen perched on the pitched rooftop. Looking through the windows, pallets of tiles can be seen lining the interior of the building. A large number of pallets also litter the perimeter of the building. In the extreme foreground, a wide road framed by several utility poles can be seen. In the background, another rectangular building can be seen adjacent to a winding railroad track. Also, a wall of trees extending from the left to the right obscure a group of buildings from view. In the extreme background, rolling hills dotted with a few buildings and utility poles can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16587
title: Side door of Mission San Buenaventura, California, ca.1906

description: Photograph of the side door of Mission San Buenaventura, California, ca.1906. The carved wooden door has a "river of life" design. Decorative sculpture and a cross top the wall over the entrance. A tree's foliage partially obscures the top right of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14355
title: Wine palms in bloom near statue of King Kamehameha, Hawaii, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of wine palm trees in bloom near statue of King Kamehameha, Hawaii, [s.d.]. The statue is inside a circular area enclosed by an iron fence. A bicycle is standing adjacent to the fence. Part of a two-story masonry building is visible at right. Kamehameha united all of the Hawaiian Islands under one government.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10434
title: California Milling Corporation drawing, ca.1930

description: Photograph of California Milling Corporation drawing, ca.1930. At center, a large rectangular building with no visible windows supports the large sign: "California Milling Corporation". The large letters are attached to a metal frame on a small pedestal. To the left of the sign, a large rectangular tower is visible. To the right, a smaller office building is seen with several open windows and a metal fire escape balcony on the outside. At the top of the building, a small flag is seen hanging from a pole. In the foreground at center, a group of seven attached buildings with pitched roofs can be seen. A long, collective awning is seen at the front of these buildings. Several automobiles are parked below the awning. To the right of these buildings, a small brick building with a pitched roof surrounded by patches of lawn can be seen. In the foreground to the left, groups of trees surround small clusters of houses.  In the background to the right, a train is seen moving along a set of tracks. In the extreme background, parts of a city are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10721
title: Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company in Alberhill, California, ca.1916-1920

description: Photograph of Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company in Alberhill, California, ca.1916-1920. At center in the background, a small cluster of buildings can be seen sitting in an open dirt lot. Several windows line the sides of each of the small, brick buildings, and each building has an angled rooftop. Moving to the foreground, six large cylindrical tanks sitting between two large rectangular smokestacks are visible. A small stream of smoke is seen emerging from the smokestack on the right. Another smaller smokestack is seen in the background near the cluster of buildings on the right. In the extreme foreground, a single set of railroad tracks can be seen extending from the left to the right. Two railroad cars are visible at the center of the tracks. Large pallets can be seen to the left of the cars. On the far right, two large cylindrical tanks can be seen sitting adjacent to the tracks. In the extreme background, clusters trees and hills are highly visible. See also CHS-40678 .
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10707
title: Exterior aerial view of an unidentified factory, ca.1940

description: Photograph of exterior aerial view of an unidentified factory, ca.1940. At center, the massive square exterior of an unidentified factory is visible. Parts of the factory rooftop are ridged and raised. A large plane at the midpoint of the building is completely flat unlike the rest of the roof, and it is seen connecting one side of the factory to the other. Bits of various equipment are also seen scattered on the rooftop. In the foreground of the factory, a small rectangular building lined with windows and a large central doorway is visible. Two small patches of lawn sit adjacent to the building on either side. Further to the left and right, small parking lots filled with automobiles can be seen. In the extreme foreground, lines of automobiles sit parked on the sides of a large street. In the extreme background, large amounts of automobiles are seen parked around the factory.