cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18606
title: Gaffey Street from the intersection of O'Farrel Street before the construction of the viaduct over Summerland Avenue, San Pedro, May 18, 1931

description: Photograph of Gaffey Street from the intersection of O'Farrel Street before the construction of the viaduct over Summerland Avenue, San Pedro, May 18, 1931. A dirt road can be seen in the foreground, while small one-story homes can be seen in the background. A small valley is visible beyond the road. Only the top portion of a building is visible since it is partially in the valley. Utility poles run from the left towards the right background through the valley.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18607
title: Gaffey Street from the intersection of O'Farrel Street after the construction of the viaduct over Summerland Avenue, San Pedro, June 5, 1931

description: Photograph of Gaffey Street from the intersection of O'Farrel Street after the construction of the viaduct over Summerland Avenue, San Pedro, June 5, 1931. A paved road can be seen curved from the foreground towards the left background underneath a bridge. Residential buildings, street lamps, and a utility pole line the left side of the street. Two automobiles can be seen on the road. A second road can be seen in the right background lined with homes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16803
title: Original iron window bars at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, ca.1906

description: Photograph (close-up) of the original iron window bars at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, ca.1906. "One of the four remaining rejas or original iron window bars [six vertical bars, one central horizontal bar]. On window of recamara [bedroom] of the padres. Facing barracks." View from the outside. The casement window is covered with curtain inside. The window sill is made of stone or concrete.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m987
title: View of the intersection of N Street and o Street looking east from Broad Street in Wilmington prior to improvements, 1933

description: Photograph of a view of the intersection of N Street and o Street looking east from Broad Street in Wilmington prior to improvements, 1933. In the foreground, a partially-paved road is pictured, half overblown with dust. In the background, a narrow dirt road runs the length of a section of barbed-wire fence. Houses can be seen in the background.; Photo is labelled to depict N Street and O Street in Wilmington looking east from Broad Street before improvements have been made, 29 November 1933.  Electric power lines show, street curbs with drains show but the road is obviously of dirt construction.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18608
title: N and O Streets looking east from Broad Street after improvement, Wilmington, June 1937

description: Photograph of N and O Streets looking east from Broad Street after improvement, Wilmington, June 1937. In the foreground, a paved road divided by a double line can be seen extending into the extreme background. To the left of the road, a line of utility poles are visible. To the right of the road, clusters of large trees can be seen. In the background at center, at least three automobiles can be seen on the road. To the left of the automobiles, a small structure is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18609
title: Gaffey Street looking north from Seventh Street before improvement, San Pedro, July 18, 1934

description: Photograph of Gaffey Street looking north from Seventh Street before improvement, San Pedro, July 18, 1934. A dirt road can be seen from the foreground towards the background. Two roads intersect the road at center. The road is lined with utility poles, while residential buildings can be seen throughout. A woman is blurred in the right foreground. A sign on one of the buildings at left reads, "Gro[c]eries. Meats".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3897
title: Exterior view of Don Vicente Lugo's house (Casa de Lugo), Los Angeles, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Don Vicente Lugo's house (Casa de Lugo), Los Angeles, ca.1930-1939. The two-story building can be seen at center with a sloped roof and a balcony on the second story. A covered walkway is visible in front, which is held up by several posts. Three automobiles can be seen parked on the road that runs in front of the building. Other buildings can be seen on either side of the home. Pedestrians can be seen at right, while three men can be seen from behind leaning on the low wall in the foreground. A tree trunk can be seen in the extreme left foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3855
title: Painting of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, 1857

description: Photograph of a painting of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, 1857. The church can be seen at center, with its entrance visible at left. Trees and a picket fence can be seen in front of the building. A man riding a horse is visible in front of the fence to the right of center. What appears to be a portion of the roof of a building can be seen in the extreme right foreground, while a bush or shadows of foliage can be seen in the extreme left foreground. A mountain is depicted in the background. Back of photoprint reads "See # 1863".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3850
title: Exterior view of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, ca.1970-1979

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, ca.1970-1979. The two-story building can be seen at center. Three bells can be seen hanging above the roof at left, while two crosses are visible atop the roof. A lamp-post is visible on the sidewalk in front of the arched entrance. A sign above a second entrance at right reads, "[...] Mission Plaza [...] Masses [...]". A paved road can be seen in the foreground, while palm trees can be seen in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3879
title: Courtyard of the Plaza Church, ca.1900-1909

description: Photograph of the courtyard of the Plaza Church, ca.1900-1909. A two-story building can be seen at center with multiple archways visible on the first story. Rectangular windows can be seen on the second story. The trunk of a palm tree is visible in a circular-shaped planter at left in front of the building in the concrete courtyard. Two other trees are visible, including one to the right of the corner of the building, which is visible at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3880
title: Exterior view of the front of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, ca.1900-1909

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the front of the Plaza Church, Los Angeles, ca.1900-1909. A road can be seen across the foreground, while the church can be seen at center on the far side of the road. A wire fence and palm trees can be seen to the right of the church, while tall buildings are visible behind and to the left of the church. A water tower can be seen. Vines grow on the right side of the church, and three bells hang near the ceiling at left. A trolley can be seen at left, a cyclist and a pedestrian are visible just to the right of the church, and a horse pulling a carriage or wagon is visible at right. Legible signs include: "Yogue Nail Polish", "[...]Co.", "Baby Food", and "[...] Brunsw[...] Wholesa[...]". Back of photoprint reads "Oldest church in S.A.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16805
title: Wall decorations at Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Luis Rey de Francia?), 1905

description: Photograph (close-up) of wall decorations at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, 1905. Many of the painted decorations are quite faded or worn. The upper designs include two identical figures -- discs each surrounded by three semi-circles. A wave-like design flows between the figures. There are five figures at bottom -- flame-shaped with a striped diamond within each. A design reminiscent of the Fleur-de-lis sits atop each of the lower figures. The wall is probably located at San Juan Capistrano and not San Juan Bautista (according to Norman Neuerburg, North Hollywood, 1955-8-26).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3881
title: Exterior view of the Plaza Church and the courtyard, Los Angeles, ca.1900-1909

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Plaza Church and the courtyard, Los Angeles, ca.1900-1909. A building with a large, sloped roof can be seen extending from the left to center. Three posts can be seen holding up the roof, which forms a covered porch or walkway between it and the building. A pathway curves from the right foreground to the building. Palm trees, sprinkler heads, a bell, a sign, and a cross can be seen in the grass yard at left. Bushes and vines grow up the wall at right, while other buildings can be seen in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3883
title: Olvera Street, showing a large brick building at left, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of visitors shopping on Olvera Street, showing a large brick building at left, ca.1940-1949. People walk through the small shopping area at center where shops are covered with small awnings. A stained brick wall stands in the right foreground while trees decorate the street below. More shops can be seen on the left next to a large, lightly-colored brick building which waves a Mexican flag. Electrical poles stand in front of the building at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3885
title: Olvera Street, showing a monument, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of visitors shopping on Olvera Street, showing a monument, ca.1940-1949. A small monument(?) on a stone pedestal stands at center while shade from a large tree on the right envelops it. A log bench sits under the tree on the right while people walk the street on the left. They visit the small shops shaded with awnings. A damaged brick building stands along the far left side.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3886
title: Olvera Street, showing shoppers wearing sombreros, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of Olvera Street, showing shoppers wearing sombreros, ca.1940-1949. An awning reaches over a shop in the foreground while shoppers walk through the thin street below. Two women stand in front of a shop on the left with sombreros on their heads. A palm tree stands next to what appears to be a fountain on the far left with a wooden fence behind it. A second street can be seen in the background on the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3882
title: Olvera Street, the Blessing of the Animals, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street, [s.d.]. A priest stands on the left with a smile on his face and a Bible in his hand. Two children, a young boy and younger girl stand on the right. The boy holds up a small, darkly-colored dog. A spot light shines on the ceremony revealing the print on the wall behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3889
title: Olvera Street, showing an automobile, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of Olvera Street, showing automobiles, ca.1930-1939. The image appears to be an alley that extends from the left foreground to the right distance. A small shack sits on the left with a sign that reads "Picot". A wooden fence stands on the right of the shack. Several automobiles sit parked in front of the fence in the right background. An electrical pole stands at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3890
title: Olvera Street merchants with their crafted shoes, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of two women merchants selling shoes from their booth on Olvera Street, ca.1930-1939. The two women stand under a small, wooden structure with hundreds of shoes stacked around them. Two women stand in front of their shop viewing the shoes. A striped, Mexican blanket hangs from the edge of the awning on the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3887
title: Young woman posing on Olvera Street with a bird perched on her hand, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of a young woman posing on Olvera Street with a bird perched on her hand, ca.1920-1929. The woman stands at center, dressed in a long skirt and short blouse, and looks to the left toward the barrot on her right hand. In her left, she holds a wooden bird cage by her side. A water pump and the front of an adobe building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3899
title: Exterior view of the Police Building (Parker Center?) in Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Police Building (Parker Center?) in Los Angeles, 1958. The boxy seven-story building can be seen at center. A parking lot filled with cars can be seen to the right of the building, while young plants grow in an area just beyond a road and sidewalk at bottom. A few sets of palm trees grow near the building, while other buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3900
title: Exterior view of the Police Department Building (Parker Center?) in Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Police Department Building (Parker Center?) in Los Angeles, 1958. A boxy eight-story building can be seen at center. Three flags, including the American and California flags, can be seen flying at left in front of a one-story-tall portion of the building. A few palm trees can be seen in front of the building, while three people can be seen walking on the paved area in front of the building at right. Several automobiles can be seen in a parking lot at right, while a paved road is visible across the foreground. A building is visible in the distance at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16806
title: Embroidered case (one of two) for altar missal of Mission Santa Clara, ca.1908

description: Photograph of embroidered case (one of two) for altar missal of Mission Santa Clara, ca.1908. The embroidered case has thick embroidered borders, and an intricate pattern of branches and leafs. There is a cross in the middle, and two hearts at the bottom. One of the hearts is pierced with a knife.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3910
title: Portrait of William H. Parker, Los Angeles Police Chief, ca.1950-1966

description: Photographic portrait of William H. Parker, Los Angeles Police Chief, ca.1950-1966. He can be seen from the chest up dressed in police uniform. His shoulders face straight ahead while his head is turned to the right. He wears glasses, and his badge at right reads, "Chief". A police emblem with an eagle depicted on it can be seen on his cap.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3901
title: Exterior view of police headquarters at 318 W. First Street, Los Angeles, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of an exterior view of police headquarters at 318 W. First Street, Los Angeles, ca.1920-1929. The headquarters can be seen at center in a two-story building on the left side of a road that is on an upwards incline to the right. The arched entrance can be seen at center, and the building appears to be composed of some sort of rough, large brick. Signs on the building to the left of it read, "The Southwest Printers Supply", "Co-Operative Valetor Service", "Branch Office. Seanor Shafer. Bail [...]", "Seanor Shafer. Bail. 312. Bail. Seanor Shafer", "Branch Office. Seanor Shafer. Bail. Faber 1861", and "[...] Cleaning [...] Dressing". A storefront on the other side of the police headquarters reads, "[...] Cafe [...]". Pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalk in front of the buildings, as well as three cars on the street. This was known as Central Division later on. The Los Angeles Police Historical Society can provide additional information.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3914
title: Interior view of cells and tables in the Los Angeles County Jail, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of an interior view of cells and tables for eating in the Los Angeles County Jail, 1920-1929. At right, a number of bunks are enclosed in mesh cells, with doors to the cells spaced at regular intervals. At left, the dining tables are visible. The ceiling above is low. The prison was built in 1902.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3915
title: Cell blocks at the Los Angeles County Jail, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of a cell blocks at the Los Angeles County Jail, 1920-1929. At right, a row of cell doors is pictured, with a small, singular cell door at the end of the narrow hallway. Above the doors, the numbers "3" and "5" can be seen. At left, the wall is comprised of bars.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3919
title: Interior view of "Trusty dormitory" at the Los Angeles County Jail, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of an interior view of "Trusty dormitory" at the Los Angeles County Jail, ca.1940-1949. A long, narrow room can be seen at center. Small metal beds line the walls at right and left. The beds are covered with light-colored sheets and pillows. In the background, two beds can be seen on a raised platform. The walls of the room are made of brick. The prison was built in 1902.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3918
title: View of the kitchen in the Los Angeles County Jail, "presumably tenth floor, Hall of Justice", ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of a view of the kitchen in the Los Angeles County Jail, "presumably tenth floor, Hall of Justice", ca.1940-1949. At center, ladels and pans hang above a narrow wooden table beneath which tins are stacked. To the left, a line of ovens and grills are pictured, while at right more tables and six large tubs are visible along with two sinks. The area in the foreground appears to be open. The prison was built in 1902.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3920
title: Interior view of the laundry room of the Los Angeles County Jail, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of an interior view of the laundry room of the Los Angeles County Jail, ca.1940-1949. What appear to be washing machines can be seen along the back wall and at right. Tables can be seen at left, while cloth bags filled with linens can be seen at center. A clock is visible on the wall in the left background, while two lightbulbs hang from the ceiling. A sign on a low wall in front of one of the machines reads, "put soiled clothing here". A chair can be seen at right. The prison was built in 1902.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3925
title: View of the Anaheim Street Viaduct at Wilmington, Octoer 4, 1928

description: Photograph of a view of the Anaheim Street Viaduct at Wilmington, Octoer 4, 1928. The concrete bridge runs from the foreground at left to the background at right. Several light posts can be seen along the roadbed. The area under the bridge is covered with concrete, and utility poles are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16807
title: Embroidered case (one of two) for altar missal of Mission Santa Clara, ca.1908

description: Photograph of embroidered case (one of two) for altar missal of Mission Santa Clara, ca.1908. The embroidered case has thick embroidered borders on the upper half, and an intricate oval pattern of branches and leafs. There is a cross with a border and four buttons in the middle. At the bottom, there is a figure of a saint stretching its hands at his side. He is wearing a gown and stands on top of an oval with curved pattern inside of it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18911
title: View of the Anaheim Street Viaduct in Wilmingtion, October 4, 1928

description: Photograph of a view of the Anaheim Street Viaduct in Wilmingtion, October 4, 1928. The bridge can be seen in the background and crosses the image from left to right, sloping up towards the middle from both ends. Lampposts can be seen along the roadbed, and utility poles are visible in the background. The tops of two automobiles can be seen on the bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18616
title: Ninth Street Bridge showing cracks, October 1928

description: Photograph of Ninth Street Bridge showing cracks, October 1928. In the extreme foreground at left, the decorative, stone railing of a bridge can be seen extending into the background at right. The center of the railing consists of circles inscribed with a curved column. Each circle is also separated by a small column. The top and bottom of the railing is noticeably cracked.  In the background below the bridge, two sets of railroad tracks are visible. In the extreme background, a hillside dotted with trees can be seen. Back of photoprint reads "Received Examiner Reference Library. Aug 13, 1936".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18617
title: Ninth Street Bridge showing cracks, showing cars on the bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Ninth Street Bridge showing cracks, showing cars on the bridge, [s.d.]. In the foreground at right, the railing of the bridge can be seen. The stone casing on the top of the railing is noticeably cracked. A section of the casing near a small column of the railing is nearly removed from the rest of the railing. In the background, small lampposts are visible along the railing of bridge. To the left, the wide bridge is visible extending into the extreme background. In the background, several automobiles can be seen moving along the bridge. To the far right of the bridge, a wired fence separates an area containing piles of wood and scrap metal. Large buildings can be seen in the extreme background at right. Back of photoprint reads "Received Examiner Reference Library. Aug 13, 1936".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3940
title: Large roadway looking west, showing what will later be the site of the San Bernardino Freeway, 1930-1939

description: Photograph of large roadway looking west, showing what will later be the site of the San Bernardino Freeway, 1930-1939. To the far left, a large roadway can be seen curving into the background. Three automobiles can be seen moving along the wide road. To the left of the road, a small home is visible. To the right of the road, a large ditch with clusters of vegetation growing along its bottom can be seen. Further to the right, a line of utility poles runs parallel with the road into the background. In the background at center, what appears to be either Soto Street or State Street Bridge can be seen extending from left to right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3974
title: Road and railroad tracks passing under a grade separation, 1930-1949

description: Photograph of a road and railroad tracks passing under a grade separation, 1930-1949. The wide concrete road runs from the foreground at left towards the background at center, and railroad tracks can be seen at right. A bridge runs over the road in the background from left to right. Small buildings are visible in the foreground at left, and a single automobile is visible on the road. Mountains can be seen far in the distance. Back of photoprint reads "Soto or State".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4153
title: View of the construction of Fourth Street Viaduct, showing the abutment hinge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the construction of Fourth Street Viaduct, showing the abutment hinge, [s.d.]. A large concrete column can be seen at left, and wooden scaffolding is visible near the top. At right, more scaffolding suppports a diagonal column that attaches to the vertical column at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3946
title: Street passing under the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a street passing under the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]. The concrete bridge runs across the image from left to right. An archway supports the flat roadbed, and a paved road runs under the archways from the foreground to the background. Two sets of railroad tracks can be seen in the middle of the road. The tall Pacific Coast Maxwell House building can be seen at right, while a network of utility wires can be seen overhead.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3941
title: View of falsework during construction of the main arch of the Fourth Street Viaduct over the Los Angeles River, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of falsework during construction of the main arch of the Fourth Street Viaduct over the Los Angeles River, [s.d.]. A concrete pillar can be seen at right. A concrete arch runs from the base of the column at right to center. Wooden scaffolding supports the arch, and more scaffolding can be seen on top of the arch at right. Several men can be seen on top of the bridge at left, and shallow water can be seen in the river in the foreground at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3947
title: Detail of the railing on the Fourth Street Viaduct, Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a detail of the railing on the Fourth Street Viaduct, Los Angeles, [s.d.]. A low concrete wall runs across the image in the foreground. Two columns can be seen, one at left and one at right, and small triangular openings are visible between the columns. A concrete sidewalk is visible in the foreground.