cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15285
title: Yucca Mojaviensis, native yucca palm of the Mojave Desert, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a group of yucca Mojaviensis, native yucca palm of the Colorado Desert, during a trip from Capo to the Imperial Valley, [s.d.]. A cluster of four spiky yuccas are pictured at center, just behind smaller cacti. Other cacti, scrub grass, and scrub brush are visible behind. Hills are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15286
title: Lester Moore examining a specimen of Ocotillo (Fonquiera Splendeus), or Candle wood, or Cane cactus, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man wearing a backpack, Lester Moore, examining one of several specimens of Ocotillo (Fonquiera Splendeus), or Candle wood, or Cane cactus in the desert, [s.d.]. Other vegetation includes cacti and scrub brush. A low ridge of rocky terrain is visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4858
title: Avila or Abile adobe house, north Los Angeles Street and Alameda Street near the Plaza, 1896

description: Photograph of Avila or Abile adobe house, north Los Angeles Street and Alameda Street near the Plaza, 1896. At center, two boys sit on the covered veranda running the length of the house. Two steps are cut into the short dirt embankment leading up to one of the doors of the structure. Three doors and three rectangular windows with shutters can be seen along the front of the structure. Several cracks and deformities can be seen along the wall as well. Behind the house at right, a large tree is visible.; "This house was once Commodore Stockton's Headquarters. It was built of adobe in 1821 on Olivera Street a few doors north of the Plaza. Before being taken over by the American sit was the residence of Señora Encarnacion Sepulveda de Avila and was one of the most pretentious and finely furnished in the pueblo." -- Charles J. Prudhomme.; "One of the oldest landmarks in the city, commonly referred to by pioneers as the 'first state capitol building in California,' may soon be demolished for sanitary reasons by order of the city housing commission. The building in question is an old adobe structure located at 16 Oliveras Street, just north of the Plaza. It is now used as a rooming-house and was an old home in 1847 when it was occupied by Commodore Stockton, who made it his headquarters while here. It was also occupied by General Fremont, the pathfinder, and it was here that the first American flag was raised in Los Angeles. The property is owned by the heirs to the Rimpau estate. Frank D. Rimpau, one of the owners has stated that at the time the house was occupied by Commodore Stockton it was owned by his grandmother, who married Francisco Avila, one of the early Spanish residents of Southern California." -- from "25 Years Ago Today". [unidentified newspaper] (11 April 1911).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15287
title: Portrait of José Sepulveda of Palos Verdes Ranch painted by Henri Penelon [?], ca.1830-1850

description: Photograph of a portrait of José Sepulveda of Palos Verdes Ranch painted by Henri Penelon (?), ca.1830-1850. He can be seen from the chest up facing straight ahead with his shoulders slightly turned to the left. He has dark hair parted on his left with long white muttonchops sideburns. He is wearing a three-piece suit with a bow tie. He was Alcalde of Los Angeles 1836-1838. His father, Diego Sepulveda, owned the 3200 acre Palos Verde Rancho and a large parcel in the mountains of San Bernardino. His son, Judge Ygnacio Sepulveda, was a superior court judge for Los Angeles County. The original painting was in the Bower's Museum, Santa Ana.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8813
title: Prospectors and their pack mules on the Campo trail in Devil's Canyon, 1904

description: Photograph of three prospectors (at least one is Mexican) and their three pack mules on the Campo trail to Imperial Valley in Devil's Canyon, 1904. Rocky outcroppings dwarf the men on the trail. A mountain is visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1804
title: Sisters' Hospital, 1416 Naud Street, ca.1880

description: Photograph of the exterior of Sisters' Hospital (the first Los Angeles County Hospital), operated by the Sisters of Charity and located on 1416 Naud Street between Anne Street and Sotello Street, midway between the Southern Pacific Railway River Station and Main Street, ca.1880. The hospital was built in 1858. About a dozen people are congregated on the second-floor balcony of the three-story wooden structure. Several people are on the first-floor porch or on the lawn in front of the building. Another two-story wooden building is visible at left. A tree is visible at right.; "Sept. 1, 1884, corner stone of new hospital was laid. 1886 old hospital moved to new place. 1904 entrance changed and some remodeling done. 1929 hospital moved to Third and Lake. 1933 in summer, building is torn down." -- Charles Puck
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11304
title: Group of people camping with tents at Coyote Wells, ca.1900

description: Photograph of group of people camping with tents at Coyote Wells, ca.1900. In the center background, a group of five campers can be seen standing looking towards the viewer. An iron stove is visible next to the to the right. Farther to the right, two tents are visible. A few horses and donkeys are visible next to a carriage in the left. In the foreground, what seems to be a dirt road covers most of it. Scrub brush and scrub grass are the predominant vegetation in an extended area visible in the far background.; The Superstition Mountains can be seen in the horizon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15288
title: A specimen of Ocotillo (Fonquiera Splendeus), or Candle wood, or Cane cactus, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a specimen of Ocotillo (Fonquiera Splendeus), or Candle wood, or Cane cactus in the desert, [s.d.]. A spare bush with spidery, thorn-covered branches is pictured at center. Other vegetation includes cacti and scrub brush. A hill rises in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m92
title: Broadway between Third and Fourth streets, looking west toward Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, ca.1890

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles looking west from Spring Street and Fourth Street toward Bunker Hill across Broadway between Third Street and Fourth Street, ca.1890. Fort Street Methodist Episcopal Church (later purchased by Homer Laughlin for $63,000 in 1899) stands in the center of the photograph which includes principally dwellings. Legible signs include: ..."rease", "M. Codie, hairdresser", "M. Codie's hairdressing & shampooing parlors", address "337", "Methodist Episcopal Church".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m684
title: Panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles looking southeast from Olive Street north of Fifth Street, ca.1890

description: Photograph of panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles from Olive Street north of Fifth Street, looking southeast, ca.1890. Mostly residential buildings in image; also churches and some commercial buildings, also Philharmonic Hall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m974
title: Exterior of the Temple Block from the south on Spring Street and Main Street, looking north from Market Street, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the exterior of the Temple Block, downtown Los Angeles, from the south, Spring Street and Main Street, looking north from Market Street, ca.1890. The 2-story brick building situated on the corner houses numerous businesses and has awnings shading the storefronts on the ground floor. Other buildings are visible adjacent and behind. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians are on the sidewalk or on the dirt street down which runs streetcar rails. Legible signs include: "206, Anthony Schwann, 200, associate cut rate ticket broker, notary republic", "Books & stationery", "R.E. Mor[...] shirts made to order", "Wellborn and Hutton law office", "Anthony Schwann Association R.R. ticket broker, notary public", ..."San Francisco"..., "Rates to Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and everywhere", "Pabst Milwaukee Bohemian lager", "Pioneer Truck Co.", "New U.S. Hotel".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7044
title: Miner standing next to a pack mule in the desert looking toward Superstition Mountain from the south, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a miner standing next to a pack mule in the desert looking toward of Superstition Mountain in the distance from the south, ca.1910. Located south of the Salton Sea, it was the location of the Peg Leg Smith Mine. The landscape is barren and flat.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5842
title: Opening day of the Pacific Electric line[?] at the Long Beach Pier, ca.1900-1902

description: Photograph of a celebration for opening day of the Pacific Electric line or of the new pier and pavilion at the Long Beach Pier, ca.1900-1902. Throngs of people crowd the street and pier which reaches out into the ocean toward a steamship. Rail tracks are visible in the street with electric lines directly above. Many American flags are waving. Legible signs include: "Grand ocean excursion in the steamship Hermosa to yacht and launch races, breakwater and night parade, H. Browne, agt."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8777
title: Mission Valley panorama from Mission Heights, California, ca.1887

description: Photograph of Mission Valley panorama from Mission Heights, California, ca.1887. The hill is covered with scrub brush and a few trees. Also on the hill are two wooden slatted structures (gazebos) along a dirt path for resting and shade. Cultivated fields are visible in the valley as well as at least one farm. A river snakes into the distant mountains. The back of the head and shoulders of a boy are in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5802
title: Opening day celebration of the Long Beach pier and pavillion, 1900

description: Photograph of throngs of people crowding the pier on the opening day celebration of the Long Beach pier and pavillion, 1900. View from the end of the pier towards the shore. The crowds of people pack both levels of the pier as well as the beach and street at the end of the pier in the distance. Numerous American flags are waving.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6469
title: Crowds of people on the beach near the bath house in Long Beach, ca.1906

description: Photograph of many people (mostly not in bathing suits, but rather fully clothed) sunbathing on the beach in front of the 2-story Bath House with grand portico in Long Beach, ca.1906. An American flag flies from the roof. The ocean is not visible. Part of the city is visible in the background. Legible signs include: "Merriam's ice cream parlor", "Refreshments", "Scientific palmist", "Pop corn", "Tin"....
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8814
title: On the Campo Divide east of Campo, San Diego to Imperial, 1904

description: Photograph of the landscape incuding cresote bush, mesquite, ocotillo, etc, 1904. On the Campo Divide east of Campo, San Diego to Imperial. Mountains are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7055
title: Collection of wind-eroded rocks of Colorado Desert, 1904

description: Photograph of a pile of wind-eroded Colorado Desert rocks near the Mexican border 30 miles west of Calexico, 1904. Shapes include balls, plates, coral, barbells, and hoops.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7255
title: Screw poll mesquite growing in Colorado Desert, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a screw poll (pod?) mesquite (Prosopis Juliflora) growing in the Colorado Desert in the Lower Imperial Valley, ca.1910. The tall, spiny plant sits at center with its thin, dry branches extending in all directions. A sea of tumbleweeds grows in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7256
title: Mesquite covered with mistletoe growing in the Colorado Desert, ca.1915

description: Photograph of mesquite covered with mistletoe growing in the Colorado Desert in Lower Imperial Valley, ca.1915. The wizened trunk of a tree is pictured just to the right of center, hanging in front of an indistinct background. Large brambles of mistletoe are draped from its branches.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7254
title: Russian thistle (Salsola Kali), or Ink weed, growing in the Colorado Desert, Imperial Valley, California, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a Russian thistle (Salsola Kali), or Ink weed, growing in the Colorado Desert, Imperial Valley, California, ca.1910. "So called because when thrashed it stains wheat black". The large bush of Russian thistle resembles a dark cloud at center in a sea of sand. The plant is an indiscernible cluster of thin, stiff stems. Similar plants can be seen in the background.Photograph of a Russian thistle (Salsola Kali), or Ink weed, growing in the Colorado Desert, Imperial Valley, California, ca.1910. "So called because when thrashed it stains wheat black". The large bush of Russian thistle resembles a dark cloud at center in a sea of sand. The plant is an indiscernible cluster of thin, stiff stems. Similar plants can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7252
title: Two butterflies on alfalfa specimen in Imperial Valley, ca.1910-1925

description: Photograph of a close-up of 2 butterflies (one from the side, one from the top) on an alfalfa speciment in Imperial Valley, ca.1910-1925. On a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7251
title: Large cluster of dates from Imperial Valley, ca.1900-1920

description: Photograph of a close-up a specimen of a large cluster of dates, from Imperial Valley, ca.1900-1920. The large cluster of dates are still on the frond, but appear dessicated and dry. The background is neutral although it shows two light strips that hint at a triangle.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7043
title: Imperial County whirlwind on desert, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a small whirlwind tossing sand adjacent to a small wooden building on the desert in Imperial County, ca.1910. Two men with a horse-drawn wagon look on in the foreground. A few other small wooden buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8681
title: Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, ca.1888

description: Photograph of Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado Island, San Diego County, ca.1888. The entire hotel is in the image. Only three other small buildings are in the image. A road lined with young palm trees is in the middle foreground. The grounds around the hotel are planted with many trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3662
title: View of Pershing Square, showing the bandstand, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the Pershing Square bandstand, ca.1890. A sidewalk through the grassy lawn of the park bifurcates in the foreground and then proceeds towards the bandstand which is visible in the distance. Trees and shrubs dot the park at pleasing intervals. The bell tower of a taller building is visible in the distance. Several people are in the park -- one a boy holding something in his right hand as he faces the viewer. An earlier record reads, "In Sixth St. Park, The Kiosk".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14204
title: Southern Pacific Long Wharf at Santa Monica called "Port Los Angeles"

description: Photograph of Southern Pacific Railroad Long Wharf at Santa Monica called the "Port Los Angeles". Wharf was commenced in summer of 1892 and finished in 1894. Wharf was turned over to Pacific Electric Railway in 1913 and shipping ceased. In November 1919 the Pacific Electric Railway announced they were going to pull it all down and by the middle of the next summer not a trace of it was left. The image is a composite with 4 areas: the wharf extending from the coast to its terminus in the ocean, ships surround the terminus and a train is visible on the tracks (middle of image); close-up of ship's prow showing anchor and figurehead of a half-nude woman (upper left); encircled by a doubly knotted rope is a docked sailing ship, on the dock are piles of dry goods (upper right); close-ups of 2 large ships (sailboat & steamer) and several smaller sailboats (lower left).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8051
title: Panoramic of Beaumont, ca.1895-1898

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Beaumont, ca.1895-1898. Mostly undeveloped flat land. A dirt path or road leads away from the camera in the foreground. A cluster of some buildings is visible in the distance. The mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9516
title: Fruit ranch owned by A.H. Judson, Beaumont, California, ca.1890-1900

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of A.H. Judson's highland home and fruit ranch in Beaumont, ca.1890-1900. The 2-story house sits amid several agricultural parcels on which fruit trees are in various stages of development. A mountain range rises in the distance beyond the generally flat landscape which the ranch occupies.; "...Gibson, Mrs. A.H. Judson, Mrs. Dr. Hunt and Mrs. Burnham of Pasadena are enjoying a fortnight's stay at Highland Home, the charming country residence of Mrs. Judson at Beaumont" -- Los Angeles Express, November 1890.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10037
title: Ten members of the Vincente Lugo family pose at the ranch house, ca.1892

description: Photograph of ten members of the Vincente Lugo family (includes two women and a small child) pose at the ranch house (Rancho San Antonio, Baker Avenue stores on Telegraph Road opposite Laguna School House), on the balcony and ground below, ca.1892. A garden is in the foreground. A picket fence, at right, obscures a carriage. A wagon is visible at left. Pictured on the porch (left to right): Vicente Perez Lugo (sister), Victoria Avila Lugo (sister), Annie Lugo Smith (niece), A.E. McConnell, Vicente Lugo (older brother), Andres Lugo. Pictured below (left to right): Filepe Lugo, Toney Lugo (nephew), Pedro Lugo, Governor Argullo (not a family member), B.A. Lugo (brother) [identifications by Pedro Lugo, 15 July 1924].; Don Vicente Lugo retired to Rancho San Antonio in 1850, after having donated the family "town house" on the Los Angeles Plaza to Saint Vincent's College. The ranch house was built circa 1855. Avila Lugo lived on 35th Street near Maple Street. Andres Lugo lived in the first house north (of the ranch house?).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9628
title: Men with cows on a Sierra Madre cattle ranch, ca.1900

description: Photograph of men with cows on a Sierra Madre cattle ranch, ca.1900. At center, two men with five cattle can be seen in a corral on a Sierra Madre stock ranch. Both men are holding their cowboy hats in their right hands. A wooden barn or stable is at left. One steer is sticking its head through the rails of a wooden fence to eat (or drink) from a large bucket beside the fence. Agricultural plots are visible in the background. The Sierra Madre Mountains are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9488
title: Man and mules at a wild almond plant, Tiera Bonita, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a man with 2 mules standing at a wild almont plant in Tiera Bonita (Little Rock), Paso Robles, ca.1900. The man is wearing a hat, jacket, long trousers, and leggings. Mountains are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21659
title: Ostrich farm, Phoenix, Arizona, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a postcard of an ostrich farm, in Phoenix, Arizona, [s.d.]. A large ostrich stands facing the foreground, while several other birds appear to strut towards the left, and yet more ostriches can be seen in the far background before a group of trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6668
title: Residence of L.A. Collier, South Pasadena, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the 2-story wooden Victorian residence of L.A. Collier, South Pasadena, ca.1895. A man and woman are standing on a patch of lawn on which several trees (mostly palms) are growing delineated by paths on either side. Other plants are visible in the foreground at left and right, including pampas grass.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9007
title: Collection of Cliff Dweller Indian pottery and other objects owned by Reverend G. Cole, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a collection of Cliff Dweller Indian pottery and other objects owned by Reverend G. Cole, ca.1900. Included are jars, bottles, shards, sticks, stones, and carvings. More than fifty objects are displayed on a white cloth divided into five tiers. Part of a brick wall is visible at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10079
title: Man standing near a water ditch at the bank of Los Angeles River, north side of Griffith Park, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a man standing near a water ditch at the bank of Los Angeles River, north side of Griffith Park, ca.1900. The ditch (full of water) has been dug at left. A stand of trees is beside the relatively still water.; Originally, the record was entitled as "Man standing next to the headwater of the Los Angeles River, north side of Griffith Park ". The Los Angeles River's headwaters, however, are farther NW in the San Fernando Valley, CA.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10297
title: Chinese male actors in costume, ca.1900

description: Photograph of two male Chinese actors in costume, ca.1900. They are sitting beside a small table with a tablecloth on it. Their legs are spread wide and each has one hand on the table and the other hand in a fist on his waist. They both wear decorative head dress. Photograph taken in a studio. Two rugs are on the floor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14291
title: Mission San Diego de Alcala, California

description: Photograph of the ruin of Mission San Diego de Alcala (founded 1769), California. View from the south. The dilapidated mission is on the left behind a tall wooden fence. On the right are several palm trees, other trees and a wind vane. A boy is laying on the ground looking at the mission ruins.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11618
title: Man with rifle stands in mountain stream as it floods, east of Palmdale, California, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a man pointing a rifle while standing in a mountain stream, the Little Rock River, as it floods, east of Palmdale, California, ca.1920. His horse is standing on the shore in the distance. The scrub brush covered hills rise in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1983
title: Old stage road through Arch Rock on Santa Monica Beach, looking north, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the old stage road to San Francisco (later Pacific Coast Highway) passing under Arch Rock (a stone formation) on Santa Monica Beach, looking north, ca.1895. A horse-drawn carriage is about to drive under it toward the foreground. The Ringe family destroyed the arch in 1906 so they could move heavy equipment through the area.; "The road through the rock was in such bad shape that when the Ringe people were building their Railroad about early 1900 the contractor who had to bring supplies over the road dynamited it and built the road higher up above the tide. At the time I photographed the road in 1895, high tides rushed through the arch. M.D. Darlington was contractor for building the railroad and was given permission to reconstruct the road by the County Supervisors who were much criticized by people who did not want the Arch destroyed."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9511
title: California ranch house and cowboys, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the exterior of a California ranch house with a group of about 8 cowboys on horseback lined up in front of one of the out buildings, ca.1890. Taken somewhere between Los Angeles and the Yosemite Valley. An empty pasture is in the foreground. Several ranch buildings are visible. Parts of fences are visible behind the buildings. Several large trees shade the compound. The camping outfit of the the photographer (Clendenen) is visible at the far right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m64
title: Panoramic view of Bunker Hill from the vicinity of Broadway and Third Street, ca.1888

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Bunker Hill from the vicinity of Broadway and Third Street, ca.1888. The roofs and backs of several residences are seen in the foreground. To the far left, a small covered porch can be seen attached to one of the buildings. In the background at center, a line of trees can be seen near what appears to be a small road. In the extreme background at right, the First Congregational Church can be seen. At center, the Crocker Mansion is visible. Legible signs include: "Orland", "Formerly Meeks Domestic Bakery,"..."specialty [...], West[...] Bakery", ..."on Brothers groceries".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9424
title: Toltec musical instrument, ca.1895-1905

description: Photograph of a Toltec musical instrument, 1895-1905. At center, a drum-shaped piece of pottery is pictured, on the top of which a group of notches or holes can be seen around the rim. The background is neutral.