cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8184
title: Main Street in Riverside, California, looking north-east, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the Main Street in Riverside, California, looking north-east, ca.1905. Two sets of cable car tracks can be seen running into the distance along the unpaved street at center. To either side, commercial buildings of two or more stories can be seen behind the sidewalks, against which parked bicycles can be seen. To the right, two tall brick buildings can be seen among the commercial buildings, one with a clock tower, the other with what appears to be a bell tower topped by a cupola. Cable car wires make a net over the street.; Legible signs from left to right include: "Soda water", "Gardner & Co. Druggists", "Newberry and Parke[...]", and "Boyer & Godfrey". The photograph is likely taken at the intersection of Main and 9th Streets looking north-east down the Main Street. Of all the buildings visible, the only one still standing (as of August 2014) is the Loring Building on the far left side with its distinctive pyramid-shaped roof. See also CHS-5247.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8409
title: View of the San Bernardino city park, showing the San Bernardino Mountains in the background, ca.1903

description: Photograph of a view of the San Bernardino city park, showing the San Bernardino mountains in the background, ca.1903. A paved walkway is visible at center, making its way into the distance at left. A grove of trees peppered with benches is visible to the right, while a line of utility poles can be seen running along the walkway to the left. Behind the foliage of the trees, a clapboarded house can just barely be seen, a bicycle parked along its sidewalk. In the far right distance, a snow-dappled peak of the San Bernardino mountains can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8605
title: San Bernardino's 3rd Street

description: Photograph of Third Street in San Bernardino, ca.1903. A trolly car and a horse-drawn carriage make their way down the unpaved street to the left, while two- to three-story brick commercial buildings, line the sidewalk in the background, along which other horse-drawn carts are parked. A gothic brick bank building with arched windows can be seen at center. Utility poles line the sidewalk as well.; Legible signs from left to right include: "[H]arness", "Bank", "Chambers. Rooms.", "Baths", "Murray and Mack. Around the Town", "Drugs. Towne, Seccombe & Allison", "[...] Harrington, George M. Cohans, Murray and Mack", "Medicine", "A. Lauraine, The Reliable Tailor", and "Dentist".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8385
title: Drawing of the Arrowhead Hotel by Arthur Benton, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a drawing of the Arrowhead Hotel by Arthur Benton, ca.1905. The long, three-story hotel is pictured at center; three main portions are evident, connected to each other by shorter colonnades. Many of the center windows of each section are arched, and an American flag can be seen flying from a flagpost at the top of the center section. The bottom level of the hotel appears to be cobblestone. Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8606
title: Third Street in San Bernardino looking east, ca.1905

description: Photograph of Third Street in San Bernardino looking east, ca.1905. Horse-drawn carriages mak their way up and down the unpaved street, which is lined to either side with two- to three-story brick commercial buildings. In the distance, street cars can be seen moving along their tracks. Mountains are visible in the background. The image appears to have been touched-up by paint.; Legible signs from left to right include: "Employment office", "Laundry", "Drug Store", "Ice Cream Soda", "Life", "Cars Stop Here", "By the day week or month", "Harris Block", "The Grand Leader", "Sta[...]des", and "Furnished rooms".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8613
title: Exterior view of the Carnegie Library in San Bernardino, ca.1905

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Carnegie Library in San Bernardino, ca.1905. A man stands in the street in the foreground, his horse-drawn carriage a few meters away from him to the left. Behind them, the romanesque one-story building of the Carnegie Public Library is visible, behind which the spires of what appears to be a church and a clock tower can be seen in the background. The library itself sports a domed top and long, rectangular windows. A sign on the main entrance reads "Push This Door".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8625
title: Exterior view of the Masonic Temple in San Bernardino, ca.1903(?)

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Masonic Temple in San Bernardino, ca.1903(?). The two-story romanesque building of the Temple stands at center, a man in a suit standing on the sidewalk in front of the main entrance. Farther right, another man can be seen taking one of three parked bicycles. The Temple itself is decorated by both ionic and doric columns which support its overhang, while balconies can be seen extending from the second floor, each partitioned by a wrought-iron railing. Signs on the building read "Erected AD 1903".; Other legible signs include: "Pictures and Frames", "Julius Dehl", and "Books, School".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9173
title: Close-up of oranges hanging from a heavily-laden tree and blossoms, California, ca.1930

description: Photograph of oranges hanging from a heavily-laden tree and blossoms, California groves, ca.1930. Close-up.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3480
title: Arrowhead Hotel from a distance, with the famous Indian Arrohead on the mountains behind, San Bernardino, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the Arrowhead Hotel from a distance, with the famous Indian Arrohead on the mountains behind, San Bernardino, ca.1908. The three-story, multi-sectioned hotel can be seen behind a row of trees in the distance, while the famous arrowhead made of stones and shells can be seen on the mountains behind it, pointing downward. Utility poles make their way up the mountain to the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8629
title: Exterior view of the Elks Club House, San Bernardino, ca.1907

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Elks Club House, San Bernardino, ca.1907. The two-story house features Spanish-style architecture. Several persons are present under the balustraded arcade. A tall palm tree stands at the corner of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6217
title: Exterior view of the Palomares adobe after its restoration, ca.1940

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Palomares adobe after its restoration, ca.1940. Benches line the covered walkway along the walls of the adobe. A pergola is situated to the left of the building. In the foreground is a well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11826
title: Captain Pierce of the Los Angeles Police Department on carriage with race horse team at the Agricultural Park Horse Show, 1895

description: Photograph of Captain Pierce (or Purce?) of the Los Angeles Police Department on carriage with race horse team at the Agricultural Park Horse Show, 1895. Behind the Captain and his horse team are the race tracks. In the distances are the buildings and seating to accommodate the audiences that attend the races.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9
title: Close-up view of an electric car traveling across the Aliso Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River, May 1940

description: Photograph of a close-up view of an electric car traveling across the Aliso Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River, May 1940. Utility poles line the bridge and the street that continues onward after the bridge. Industrial-like bulidings are visible in the background. Bushes and wild grass cover the hill side in the foreground. Legible signs include: "[...] trade!, railway, steamship, warehouse, Guy Bryant Tire Co., lowest tire prices in America".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20812
title: Sand dunes showing the west part of the valley near the Stove Pipe Wells, Death Valley, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of sand dunes showing the west part of the valley near the Stove Pipe Wells, Death Valley, [s.d.]. Sand dunes are visible from the foreground towards the background, while a large thorny mesquite tree can be seen at left. What appears to be a woman can be seen standing at right wearing a blouse, jacket, and pants. The snow-topped Panamint Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20844
title: Two automobiles in Last Chance Canyon, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of two automobiles in Last Chance Canyon, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950. The automobiles are visible on a wide dirt road that runs from bottom center and curves towards the right around a vertical rock canyon wall. A second canyon wall is visible behind the automobiles, while the road is lined with desert bushes. Photoprint reads: "10 miles east of Jawbone Canyon off the old road between Mojave and Randsburg".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20777
title: Desert primrose (sana verbena), ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of desert primrose (sana verbena), ca.1900-1950. A plant is visible growing along the ground throughout. Round bunches of small flowers can be seen at center, while multiple blooming flowers are visible right of center. A rock can be seen left of center. Photoprint reads: "Desert lily not yet in bloom".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20888
title: Grave marker of two old prospectors, Shorty Harris and Jim Dalton, who were 20-mule team drivers, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of the graves of two old prospectors, Shorty Harris and Jim Dalton, who were 20-mule team drivers, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950. A pile of stones with a plaque on the front of it is visible at center, while two low piles of stones extend on the ground in front of the pile. A rock at left is etched with "Dalton", while a rock at right has "Harris" etched into it. Branches from a desert bush can be seen behind the grave, while dirt is visible on the flat land in the foreground. Mountains can be seen in the background. Photoprint reads: "White line in distance are salt beds".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14685
title: Residence of E.T. Earl, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca. 1905-1910

description: Photograph of the residence of E.T. Earl, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca. 1905-1910. Designed by the architectural firm of Coshead & Coshead, San Francisco. The stately two-story brick house with steep roof is fronted by a well-groomed lawn. A driveway crosses the sidewalk in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20881
title: Exterior view of the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad station at Shoshone, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad station at Shoshone, ca.1900-1950. A wooden staircase leads to a wooden railway car at center. A ladder is visible in front of the car as well as railroad tracks which run from bottom left towards the right. "T.&T.RR. 507" can be seen painted on the front side of the car, while signs reading "Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office" and "Giros(?) de Dinero Wells Fargo & Co. [?] en Mexico de Venta Aqui" can be seen on either side of the door above the stairs. A utility pole and desert trees are visible behind the car and in front of a second building at left. Mountains can be seen in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20891
title: Sign in front of an old road to Death Valley by Silver Lake southern road, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of a sign in front of an old road to Death Valley by Silver Lake southern road, ca.1900-1950. At center a sign reading, "Warning. Do not attempt this route without ample supplies of water, gas, oil. Get information where supplies can be obtained, Auto Club of So. Cal" is visible on a wooden post. Desert shrubs extend up to mountains in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20896
title: Woman feeding pack mules at Dove Springs on the south road to the valley, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of pack mules at Dove Springs on the south road to the valley, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950. Two mules with packs on their backs can be seen at center to the right of a woman wearing a dress. The woman is visible stretching her right hand towards one of the mules and stands in front of an automobile. Utility poles and trees can be seen towards the background, while desert bushes cover the side of a mountain in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20898
title: Men near a carcass at the junction of Red Rock Canyon and Iron Canyon, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of men near a carcass at the junction of Red Rock Canyon and Iron Canyon, Death Valley, ca.1900-1950. Two men wearing pants, long-sleeved shirts, and caps can be seen standing to the left of center behind a wire fence and what appears to be a cow carcass. A wooden post to the right has a sign on it which reads, "Poison Springs". Desert shrubs dot the mountains in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20845
title: Calico Mountains and road to Death Valley Odessa Canyon, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of the Calico Mountains and road to Death Valley Odessa Canyon, ca.1900-1950. An automobile is visible from the front on a dirt road that curves towards the bottom right. Rocky canyon walls line the road, while a tall rocky mountain can be seen in the background behind the canyon. Photoprint reads: "1 mile north of Calico".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18757
title: View of Rainbow Bridge in Zion National Park, Utah, 1900-1950

description: Photograph of a view of Rainbow Bridge in Zion National Park, Utah, 1900-1950. Wild grass grows between rocks in the cayon below the rock bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12859
title: The first airship, Gelatine, in Vancouver, Washington, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the first airship, Gelatine, in Vancouver, Washington, ca.1905. The dirigible consists of a football-shaped balloon with wires holding up the frame of the ship. Throngs of people gather around and beneath the flying airship that is about to take off (or land?). Trees are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11805
title: Santa Barbara stage traveling down a dirt road, while a man stands nearby holding a rifle, ca.1880

description: Photograph of a Santa Barbara stage traveling down a dirt road, while a man stands nearby holding a rifle, ca.1880. Another carriage or buggy, possibly belonging to the man with the rifle, is faintly visible in the background at right. The mountains in the background are covered in bushes and shrubs.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8603
title: View of the intersection of 3rd Street and C Street, San Bernardino, ca.1868

description: Photograph of a view of the intersection of 3rd Street and C Street, San Bernardino, ca.1868.  A small group of horses are in the middle of the street along with a few wagons. Several men can be seen standing under the covered walkway in front of the shops along the street. Legible signs include: "[H]arris & Levy", "Wolffafolks".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3816
title: Drawing (or painting) of the adobe house of Don Thomas Feliz, 1917

description: Photograph of a drawing (or painting) of the adobe house of Don Thomas Feliz, 1917. Built in 1844, this adobe was where the treaty of January 13, 1847 was signed by Lieutenant Colonel John C. Fremont and General Andres Pico. The house is located in the middle of a clearing. Nearby is a road where a man is walking behind his cattle(?) drawn wagon. Picture file card reads: "The drawing of the house is of unknown origin. The photograph of the drawing was taken by Charles J. Prudhomme in 1917".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12167
title: Logging ox team on skid road, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of logging ox team on skidroad. Five lumberjacks watch over 4 pairs of oxen dragging a large log through the forest. Pioneering lumber operation used in the early days of logging. Multiple teams of oxen were used to snake logs out of the hills. Later logging railroads and steam-driven tractors were used.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3747
title: Panoramic view of the Plaza and church, showing the early landscaping of the surrounding area, Los Angeles, 1873

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of the Plaza and church, showing the early landscaping of the surrounding area, Los Angeles, 1873. The brick well water house is in the center of the Plaza. This building was the first water works in Los Angeles. Picture file card reads: "Photo by C.J. Prudhomme. Note: photo contains the following reference points -- 1. Plaza Church built in 1821; 2. Residence of Commander Stockton in 1846 (the Avila adobe?); 3. Residence of Don Tiburcio Tapia in 1844; 4. Sisters of Charity Hospital in 1860; 5. Home of Don Juan Apablasa; 6. Residence of Senora Choma (or Chona?) Navarro; 7. Residence built by Don Juan Ballesteros, known as the home of Don Vicente Lugo; 8. The Plaza as it looked in 1873; 9. Residence of Senora Josefa Dominguez; 10. Home of Don Romulo Pico; 11. Temporary home of Don Pio Pico in 1868; 12. First site of the Gas Works in 1869; 13. First cemetary in Los Angeles; 14. Orchard of Don Matthew Keller in 1860; 15. Orchard of Juan M. Ramirez".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20650
title: Monument dedicated to James M. Marshall in Coloma, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a monument dedicated to James M. Marshall in Coloma, [s.d.]. The statue of Marshall sits on top with a hat, boots and what appear to be mining supplies in his hands. Below him is a large stone pedestal. What appears to be a string of pine cones wraps around the thin top and a carving of gold digging supplies is just below with the numbers "48" below the carving. The pedestal gets wider towards the bottom and a plaque can be seen that reads "Marshall". Just below, a carving can be seen towards the bottom of the monument. Tree tops can be seen at the bottom. "Monument to James M. Marshall, discoverer of gold in California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18758
title: A monument dedicated to James M. Marshall, the discoverer of gold in California, Coloma, California, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a monument dedicated to James M. Marshall, the discoverer of gold in California, Coloma, California, ca.1930. The statue of Marshall stands at the top of the pyramid-like, stone (or concrete?) footing. His left hand is made to look like he's holding something (possibly gold), while his other hand is pointing towards the ground. Wild grass and shrubs cover the hilly area around the monument.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1545
title: Exterior view of Union Station with Terminal Annex Post Office in the bakcground, 1940

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Union Station with Terminal Annex Post Office in the bakcground, 1940. The Union Station's clock tower, the most prominent feature of the building, is situated at the corner of the building, near the parking lot where numerous cars are parked. Palm trees line the streets in front of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1915
title: Exterior view of Terminal Annex Post Office, 1940

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Terminal Annex Post Office, 1940. The building is about two stories tall, and its towers are about four stories tall. The lower level features large arched windows all around the base. The upper floor features rectangular windows all around the building. In the foreground at center, a parking lot can be seen with several cars visible in the background at right. In the background at center, more cars can be seen parked along the street. In the foreground at left, a large tree partially obscures the left portion of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m369
title: View of Washington Boulevard looking west from Third Avenue, ca.1925-1930

description: Photograph of a view of Washington Boulevard looking west from Third Avenue, ca.1925-1930. The streets are busy with traffic movement and pedestrian crossings. On the corner across the street is Western Auto Supply Company. Utility poles line the street. Legible signs include: "Wester Auto Supply Co.", Glob[...]", [...] laundry".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8735
title: Panoramic view of San Diego showing Ash Street & 8th Avenue, ca.1887

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of San Diego showing Ash Street & 8th Avenue, ca.1887. Dilapidated picket fences form property perimeters(?) in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8697
title: Panoramic view of San Diego, ca.1887

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of San Diego, ca.1887. Houses are more densely packed closer to the ocean. A picket fence is visible in the foreground. Point Loma is visible in the distant background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12159
title: Logging railway with a wagon being pulled by 8 horses, ca.1902

description: Photograph of a logging railway with a wagon holding a log of great diameter being pulled by 8 horses, ca.1902. Two men direct the operation. The forest is in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8733
title: Panoramic view of San Diego from 14th and B Streets looking southwest, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of San Diego from 14th and B Streets looking southwest, ca.1900. Houses, many over two stories tall, densely populate the region. 14th Street is in the foreground. Picture file card reads: "B Street is in lower right".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12147
title: View of the Old Steamship Wharf at foot of 5th Street, San Diego, July 1886

description: Photograph of a view of the Old Steamship Wharf (or Fifth Street Wharf?) at foot of 5th Street, San Diego, July 1886. Sailing vessels can be seen docked or moving about in the water. Extending from the left foreground to the right background, a narrow wharf is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8757
title: Exterior view of San Diego's Horton House, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the exterior view of San Diego's Horton House, ca.1890. A large sign situated above the four-column-supported portico displays the name of the building. The three-story building is symmetrical and has dormer windows protruding from the angled roof. Large crowds of people stand near the entrance to the building. Another crowd is gathered in the courtyard (or park?) in the foreground. Legible signs include: "[...] paper, [...], glass, [fix]tures", "Aw[e]id[...]", "[Dan? Bingo] Development Co.", "A.H. Butler".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8894
title: The Ancon, a paddlewheel (or side wheel) steamer and sister to the Orizaba, at the 5th Street Wharf, San Diego bay, ca.1885

description: Photograph of the Ancon, a paddlewheel (or side wheel) steamer and sister to the Orizaba, at the 5th Street Wharf, San Diego bay, ca.1885. Parked nearby the steamer are other similar-sized ships with their sails down. The water is calm. Picture file card reads: "Sister ships -- Ancon (8283) & Orizoba (11953) P.C.S.S. Co. Built in New York in 1855. 894 tons, 240 feet long, beam 34 feet, depth 15 feet. 500 horse powered engine. Came through straits of Magellan in 1856. Name of line changed to Pacific Mail Navigation Co. in 1881. Orizoba broken up in 1887. Ancon lasted 2 years longer. In 1887, all Pacific Mail ships changed to screw propeller and iron hull".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8921
title: Dilapidated Warner's ranch house (built 1844), ca.1920

description: Photograph of the dilapidated Warner's ranch house (built 1844), which was also a station for the Butterfield Stage Line, ca.1920. Some of the stucco has peeled away from the walls revealing the adobe bricks underneath. Behind the house is a large tree.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18759
title: Exterior view of Warner's ranch and stage station, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Warner's ranch and stage station, [s.d.].  Del Mendell was the agent and store owner. The house is in dilapidated condition. A skeletal wooden fence forms a perimeter around the house enclosing several trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8920
title: The dilapidated store on the road between Temecula and Pala in San Diego County, ca.1920

description: Photograph of the dilapidated store on the road between Temecula and Pala in San Diego County, ca.1920. The facade of the structure is of squarish design featuring a covered porch. The building has an inclined roof with shingled tiles. A collapsed wooden structure (part of house?) lay near the house. Wild grass and bushes cover the area around the house and nearby hills. Trees are visible in the background.