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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2369
title: Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, showing residences, ca.1900

description: Photograph of residences on Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, ca.1900. A dirt road extends from the center foreground to the left distance where faint hills stand. Small plants sit on the left side of the road with a row of trees behind them. Tall, thin trees line the sidewalk on the right while short palm trees decorate the yards of the houses on the far right. The two-story houses have stairs leading to their large porches.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3658
title: Close-up of a zanja (irrigation ditch) in Sixth Street Park (later Pershing Square), Los Angeles, ca.1876-1880

description: Photograph of close-up of a zanja (irrigation ditch) in Sixth Street Park (later Pershing Square), Los Angeles, ca.1876-1880. The irrigation ditch can be seen from center foreground towards the background just to the left of center. Trees and bushes crowd the right bank, while a tall bush and grassy lawn are visible on the left bank.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6057
title: Ruins of Manual Garfia's adobe house in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco, 1886

description: Photograph of the ruins of Manuel Garfia's adobe house on the banks of the Arroyo Seco, Pasadena (San Pasqual Rancho), 1886. Two walls with a window and door are all that rise from the land overgrown with wild brush.; "This is where the Mexican loyalists first met to formulate their terms of capitulation to Colonel Fremont." -- B.A. Stevens.; "The Mexican terms of surrender were drawn up at the Flores adobe, not Garfia's house." -- Margaret Fay.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m609
title: Large cactus in front of the Round House on Main Street, Los Angeles, ca.1885

description: Photograph of the large cactus in front of the Round House on Main Street, Los Angeles, ca.1885. A wide dirt road runs from the foreground at left towards the background at center. Low wooden fences line the sidewalk on both sides of the dirt street. In the foreground at center, a tall cactus is visible on the dirt sidewalk. The Round House was owned by George Lehmann.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5355
title: Manuel Garcia adobe at Little Rock Creek, Antelope Valley, ca.1885

description: Photograph of the southern adobe of Manuel Garcia at Little Rock Creek, Antelope Valley, ca.1885. Two wagons sit in front of the small structure, one drawn by horses, the other by a mule. About seven people (men, women, children) stand or sit in and around the wagons. A low brush-covered embankment is visible in the background. Garcia was the first settler at Little Rock Creek and was killed nearby by a bear.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m513
title: Group of men standing under an arbor at Washington Gardens, Los Angeles

description: Photograph of a group of about 12 men standing or sitting under an arbor at Washington Gardens, Los Angeles. Grapes and vines hang from the trellis above. Washington Gardens (later Chutes Park) was located on the corner of Washington Street and Main Street and later extended to Grande Avenue. The proprietor was Dave Waldron. Legible signs include: ..."oods, gl[...], etc., cor. Main & Commerce Sts.", ..."Sunday".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10527
title: La Fiesta de Los Angeles, 1875

description: Photograph of the 49'ers procession at the Fiesta de Los Angeles on North Main Street, 1875. This is south from the Temple Block in front of the U.S. Hotel. Also visible are the La Franco Building and the El Dorado Store on top of which is a figure of a horse. The street is crowded with horse-drawn vehicles, onlookers, and the parade itself. Legible signs include: "El Dorado Store", "A. Col".... Mexican Americans
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m67
title: Panoramic view of Bunker Hill from Nadeau Hotel near Broadway and Second Street, ca.1880-1885

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Bunker Hill from Nadeau Hotel near Broadway and Second Street, ca.1880-1885. Area includes Broadway, Hill Street, and Olive Street between First Street and Second Street. The residence of Joseph Mesmer is in the foreground. A large tree at left obscures nearly half the view of houses at left. About twenty buildings are shown in total. All the homes are of varying height. They are built on a hillside that climbs into the background. All buildings shown are either single-level or two-story.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4853
title: Ocampo Plaza -- sports arena in the Los Angeles Plaza, ca.1875-1880

description: Photograph of Ocampo Plaza where "bull and cock-fights were held east of the plaza", Los Angeles, ca.1875-1880. This was the patio of the Leandre-O'Campo adobe (later the site of Los Angeles Street and a fire engine station). Several horse-drawn vehicles are parked adjacent to the L-shaped adobe. An orchard is visible gehind the adobe.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m606
title: Veterans of 1812 War on North Main Street at Bella Union Hotel, Los Angeles, July 4, 1873

description: Photograph of about 30 veterans of the War of 1812 standing in front of the Bella Union Hotel, North Main Street, Los Angeles, July 4, 1873. Several horse-drawn carriages stand in the dirt street next to the trees planted along the sidewalk. The Hotel is 3-stories tall and is abutted by 2-story buildings on both sides.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5243
title: Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica looking north, ca.1890

description: Photograph of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica looking north, showing residences, palm trees and eucalyptus trees lining the sidewalk, ca.1890. The sidewalk at center is shaded by the tall trees along its left side. Short palm trees decorate the grass yards that sit in front of the houses on the far right. A dirt road lies behind the trees on the left. More trees stand in a row in the background on the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m753
title: Spring Street looking north from First Street, Los Angeles, ca.1880-1884

description: Photograph of Spring Street looking north from First Street, Los Angeles, ca.1880-1884. Toward the Downey Block. Horse-drawn vehicles are parked along both sides of the dirt street, while others travel up and down the street which has streetcar rails in the middle of it. One-story commercial buildings predominate, though several are up to three stories high. Legible signs include: "J.T. Stewart dry goods, notions", "boal", "Furrey's hardware store", "H. Jevne, wholesale & retail grocer", "H.J. Woollecotte, fine liquors", and "Auction".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m344
title: Temple Street looking west from Spring Street, ca.1884

description: Photograph of Temple Street looking west from Spring Street, Los Angeles, ca.1884. Visible are the Crystal Palace Grocery, Downey Block, Hall of Records, First Christian Church (known as Coulter's Church as Rev. B.F. Coulter built and preached there). A few horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians are along the dirt street. Utility poles and lines line the street. Legible signs include: "Crystal Palace, crockery, china ware, wholesale & retail", "Temple St. Stables", "San[...], ho[...], Pa"....
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2536
title: Panoramic view of Los Angeles looking east from the Olive Street hill, 1881

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Los Angeles looking east from the Olive Street hill, 1881. The Jewish Synagogue and several other churches, including Saint Vibiana's Cathedral, are visible at center partially obscured by trees. The majority of the scattered buildings are residential. The base of a hill can be seen in the far left background. The image is a stereograph.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m339
title: Temple Street looking west from Los Angeles High School, ca.1882-1885

description: Photograph of Temple Street looking west from Los Angeles High School (later the site of the Court House), at Broadway, with a panoramic view of the area, ca.1882-1885. Grange Hall is situated on the hill at right. About a dozen or so houses are scattered about the gentle hillside.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1782
title: Typical adobe home of early California ranches, ca.1848

description: Photograph of the exterior of a typical early California rancho adobe home of a Mexican family, constructed ca.1848. A chimney dominates the end nearest the viewer. The peaked roof extends over the porch supported by four posts on the left side. A table and several boxes containing flowers sit on the slightly raised wooden porch. A picket fence surrounds the yard. Trees grow behind the house. A couple of sheep(?) can be seen fenced in an area adjacent to the yard fence. A utility line runs across the image at top.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10081
title: First brick building at the University of Southern California, ca.1890-1895

description: Photograph of the first brick building (later torn down) at the University of Southern California, ca.1890-1895. About thirty-seven people stand in front of or sit in windows of the three-story building with square tower (peaked roof) over the main entry. Tall trees grow around the building. Dean Bovard (top hat and beard) is one of the people. A rail runs along the sidewalk which passes in front of the building. Two other smaller wooden buildings are visible through the foliage behind this building.; "The frame of the first building of the University of Southern California has been raised. A space has been left for the cornerstone, which will be laid by the Methodist Conference on Monday, August 6 (1880), with appropriate ceremonies. As this is the first university attempted at this end of the state the subject is one of great interest to all our citizens. Of the thirty lots set aside to be sold at $200 apiece to commence the building all but four or five have been sold. When they are disposed of the price will be advanced to $300." -- Newspaper clipping, 50 years ago, 8/2/1930.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10526
title: La Fiesta de Los Angeles, ca.1873-1875

description: Photograph of the 49'ers procession at the Fiesta de Los Angeles on North Main Street, ca.1873-1875. Visible buildings include the Bella Union Hotel, the Bank of Los Angeles, and the residence of Abel Stearns (later, 1877,  the site of the Baker Block). The street is crowded with horse-drawn vehicles, onlookers, and the parade itself.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2535
title: Painting of the exterior of Mission Santa Clara as of 1851

description: Photograph of a painting of the exterior of Mission Santa Clara as of 1851. The church, at right, has a tall square bell tower at it's left corner. The small yard in front of the main entry is enclosed by a low iron fence. A long low building extends as a wing from the church to the left. A few trees are visible. The foreground landscape is featureless.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6706
title: Exterior view of the Raymond Hotel in South Pasadena, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the front of the Hotel Raymond in South Pasadena, ca.1890 as viewed looking up a hill from a cactus garden near a footpath. The large 4-story building, which was build in about 1883, sports a covered porch running around the perimeter of the 1st floor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6205
title: North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena, 1908

description: Photograph of the view (from a tall building?) up North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, looking north, 1908. Large houses with front lawns, many with trees and othe plants, line the dirt street in which streetcar rails run. Utility poles and lines line the sidewalk. A large building with a dome and portico is visible in the background at left. The mountains rise in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3477
title: Stream going through a Sycamore grove in Santa Monica Canyon, ca.1890-1895

description: Photograph of a stream going through a Sycamore grove in Santa Monica Canyon, ca.1890-1895. A man is standing in the distance at left, just at the end of a dirt slope that makes its way down to where he stands. The stream is visible at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6190
title: Colorado Street in Pasadena, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the view looking east on Colorado Street from the Maryland Hotel, Pasadena, ca.1908. Most of the large houses have expansive front yards with trees, hedges, and other plants. Several pedestrians are present on the sidewalk lining the dirt street in which streetcar rails are visible. The street is lined with utility poles and wires. Two yards in the foreground are separated from each other by a fence and hedge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2090
title: Exterior view of the Friday Morning Club house, Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the exterior front and side of the Friday Morning Club house, on the corner of Figueroa Street and Ninth Street, Los Angeles, ca.1900. Exterior corridors lined with arches run around the front and side of the Mission-revival building. Utility poles and lines run along the sidewalk adjacent to the dirt road in which streetcar rails are visible. A vacant lot is next to the building. A sign over the main entry reads "Women's Club House".; "'The hanging of the crane' at the new Friday Morning clubrooms furnished the occasion for a large and enthusiastic gathering of women. By a happy coincidence the time for the first regular meeting of the club in its new quarters fell on the birthday of Mrs. Caroline M. Severance, founder of the organization, and the meeting took the form of a double celebration that was of more than ordinary interest." -- newspaper clipping, 15 January 1900.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1319
title: The Senora's Room (Mrs. DeValle's) in the adobe at Camulos, 1904

description: Photograph of the the Senora's (Mrs. DeValle's) room in the adobe at Camulos, 1904. It is said to have been the room of Ramona, made famous in the book of the same name by Helen Hunt Jackson. Rugs cover the floor. The room contains a canopy bed, a dresser with oval mirror above, an altar in the corner, a washstand with basin and pitcher, numerous pictures hanging on the wall, several small tables, a chair, and a window at right. The door to the room is center left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15639
title: Interior of Senora's (Mrs. DeValle's) room in the adobe at Camulos, said to be Ramona's room, ca.1904.

description: Photograph of the interior of Senora's (Mrs. DeValle's) room in the adobe at Camulos which is said to have been the room of Ramona, ca.1904. Ramona was made famous in the book of the same name by Helen Hunt Jackson (Jackson referred to an altar in this room). Rugs cover the floor. The room contains a canopy bed (center), a sofa, bookshelves on both sides of the bed, numerous pictures hanging on the wall, and several small tables. The rafters of the ceiling are visible overhead.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15661
title: President McKinley and wife in the parade of the Los Angeles Fiesta, May 13, 1901

description: Photograph of President McKinley and wife in the parade of the Los Angeles Fiesta, May 13, 1901. They can be seen sitting in a flower-bedecked carriage in front of a crowd of spectators. The couple faces left, and the flowers fill more than half the image. Spectators are faintly visible in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15660
title: Drawing of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, ca.1890

description: Photograph of a drawing by A.B. Dodge (not? A.F. Harmer) of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude) (founded 7 October 1791), ca.1890. Northwest view of the church, at left, which has a cross at the apex of the peaked roof. Toward the back of the church a long low building with a covered porch and tiled roof extends to the right. A wagon, three horses, and a donkey are in the clearing formed by the "L" of the two buildings. Two people stand nearby. Four crosses which mark graves are visible in the cemetery to the left of the church. Puffy clouds move over the mountains in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15640
title: Drawing of Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a drawing by Alexander F. Harmer of Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma, ca.1900. A picket fence runs along the front of the mission separating it from the road. A covered porch runs along this facade. A large tree is in the yard at right. A cross is perched at the apex of the roof of the church. Several people on horses approach a small group of people near the entry to the church in front of which is a bell hanging in a wood frame. Another rider on horseback drives several horses toward the mission at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15659
title: Drawing of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, ca.1865

description: Photograph of a drawing by Edward Vischer of the front of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (founded 1 September 1772), ca.1865. A bullfight is taking place in the clearing in front of the mission while spectators look on. The mission church, at right, has three arched doorways in front and a cross on the apex of the peaked roof. A low long building to the left of the church has a covered porch and tile roof. Another small building with spectators on the porch sits across the clearing from the mission proper near a tall tree.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4565
title: Dining hall of National Soldiers' Home, Sawtelle, Santa Monica, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the dining hall of National Soldiers' Home, Sawtelle, Santa Monica, ca.1890. People are walking toward it for dinner. The large building has two open octagonal towers and a clock over the main entry. A grand set of stairs leads up to the entry. Another large building in the foreground has a closed porch surrounding the first floor. There are gardens planted with bushes and trees surrounding the buildings. Mountains in the background. Legible signs include: "Dining hall".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14215
title: Gold of Ophir Rose, South Pasadena

description: Photograph of Gold of Ophir rose, 6 years old, South Pasadena. Residence of C.H. Gardiner. The rose bush is as high as the house which is partially visible to the left.Other trees and shrubs are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6333
title: Drawing of Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1860

description: Photograph of a drawing by Alexander Harmer of Mission Santa Barbara showing worshippers leaving the church, ca.1860. Several people are on horses. There are a few horse-drawn carriages as well. The two square bell towers of the mission straddle the main entry. A low long building with an exterior corridor fronted with arches extends to the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2630
title: Drawing by Alexander F. Harmer of construction of the first Santa Barbara mission, ca.1898-1900

description: Photograph of a drawing by Alexander F. Harmer of construction of the first Santa Barbara mission, ca.1898-1900. At left, two Franciscan priests supervise the labor of several dozen Indian men and women. The priests are wearing the traditional Franciscan habit, and the Native Americans are wearing their native costumes. The monk at left appears to be showing two Native Americans a design or piece of cloth. To the far left, a group of Native Americans are shown near a pile of tiles. In the background at left, a group appears to be working with rods and branches. Numerous individuals toil on various tasks at center. In the extreme background at center, a group of at least six Native Americans stand on the incomplete roof of a building adjoining the church. The completed church topped with a cross can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2626
title: Drawing by Alexander F. Harmer of a Mission Indian band at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1898-1900

description: Photograph of a drawing by Alexander F. Harmer of a Mission Indian band at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1898-1900. A group of at least thirty Indians can be seen, each playing an instrument. A variety of instruments are represented including drums, horns, and violins. At center, a monk wearing a Franciscan habit stands in front of a stand with music sheets facing the group of Indians. He holds a small baton in his right hand. The large group is situated in an exterior corridor with arches at right and barred windows at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13484
title: Drawing of Mission San Rafael Archangel, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a drawing of Mission San Rafael Archangel, ca.1900. The church has a tiled roof and a cross at the peak of the roof. A wooden frame supports three bells in front of the main entrance. A fenced cemetery is visible at left. A long low building with a covered porch runs to the right of the church. Several people, including some sitting on a bench and two on horseback, stand near the entrance. Several dogs are present as well; one drinks from a wooden drainage or irrigation channel. A hill rises in the background. Clouds fill the sky as a flock of birds flies overhead.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15641
title: Painting of a portrait of Don Antonio Maria Lugo, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a painting of a portrait of Don Antonio Maria Lugo, [s.d.]. The view is from the chest up. He is turned slightly to his left. His face is gaunt. He has a beak-like nose. He wears a scarf around his hair and a hat tilted forward on the top of his head. He is wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt with a collar and tie. The drawing is mounted on a "Kodak mask chart" covered in a fine numbered grid in a wooden frame.; Don Antonio Maria Lugo was born in 1783 at Mission San Antonia de Padua. He moved to Los Angeles in 1803 and was a grantee of San Antonio Rancho (29,513 acres) in 1809. He was the brother of Jose Ynacio Lugo of Santa Barbara. His father was Vincente Lugo. His wife was Margarita Ruiz.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15642
title: Photograph of a painting of Don Vincente Lugo hunting while mounted on a horse, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a painting of a portrait of Don Vincente Lugo hunting while mounted on a horse, [s.d.]. They are facing left. The horse is reared back on its hind legs. Lugo is wearing a decorative costume. The saddle is also quite ornate.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1325
title: Suza piano in the Lugo residence, California

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Lugo adobe, California, showing the Suza(?) piano purchased in 1855. The piano is upright and has two pedals with decorative wooden grillwork over the soundboard. The cover over the keyboard is closed. Five photographs are displayed on top of the piano. Over the piano, hangs a large portrait of Don Vincente Lugo on horseback, hunting. Four other small pictures sit on the wooden rail which runs around the room about 5 feet from the floor. A small round table sits in the corner beside the piano bearing a vase with flowers and other objects. An Indian rug covers part of the bare wood floor. The rafters of the ceiling are visible above.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1324
title: Bed in the Lugo residence, California

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Lugo adobe, California, showing a canopy bed. The tall wooden posts support a flowery canopy which matches the bed cover. The bed is situated in a corner next to a window. A rug covers part of the bare wood floor. An open doorway is on the other side of the bed. Ceiling rafters are visible above. A piano and large painting hanging on the wall are visible through the doorway.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15643
title: Zelda Apartments on the southwest corner of Fourth Street looking north on Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 1890

description: Photograph of the Zelda Apartments on the southwest corner of Fourth Street looking north on Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, March 1890. Four people stand in the yard just inside a low picket fence. The apartment house is Victorian and is surrounded by trees and other lants. The sidewalk and dirt road run in front of the house on a slight incline up to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m250
title: Small wood house on the southwest corner of Fourth Street looking north on Grand Avenue, March, 1890

description: Photograph of the small wood house on the southwest corner of Fourth Street looking north on Grand Avenue, March, 1890. Four people stand at the side in a garden. In the background, at right, is a larger residence, the Zelda Apartments, which is at least 2-stories high and has a tower. A wooden fence separates the small house from the street in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14322
title: Interior view of Mission San Gabriel, 1900

description: Photograph of interior of Mission San Gabriel, 1900. The pulpit and steps stand against the wall at center. Four pews are visible in foreground. There are three pictures on the wall. Part of the altar area can be seen.