cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m179
title: Man standing in the front yard of a home on Figueroa Street, ca.1880-1889

description: Photograph of a man standing in the front yard of a home on Figueroa Street, ca.1880-1889. A sidewalk can be seen from the right foreground into the right background. Flowers can be seen to the left of the sidewalk, while the front yards of homes can be seen to the left of the flowers. A man wearing a long coat and a hat can be seen standing at center with his hands in his coat pockets. Two-story homes can be seen in the background obscured by trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m200
title: Figueroa Street north from 24th Street showing zanja ditches, 1908

description: Photograph of Figueroa Street north from 24th Street showing zanja ditches, 1908. In the foreground at center, a long sidewalk can be seen extending into the extreme background. To the immediate left of the sidewalk, an irrigation ditch bordered by a low stone wall can be seen. To the right of the sidewalk, a long line of trees can be seen. A postbox is also nailed to the tree to the immediate right. Further to the right, a wide street can be seen. In the background at left, several trees can be seen in a small yard. Further in the background at left, a large house is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m183
title: Manicured yards and palm trees lining Figueroa Street, looking south from or towards 23rd Street, Los Angeles, ca.1880-1889

description: Photograph of the manicured yards and palm trees lining Figueroa Street, looking south from or towards 23rd Street, Los Angeles, ca.1880-1889. A sidewalk can be seen at left with a large tree to the left of it. A low fence is visible to the right of the sidewalk. Grass lawns can be seen to the right of the fence. Two tall palm trees can be seen in the lawn, one of which has vines growing around the trunk. A two-story home with a covered porch is partially visible behind one of the palm trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m211
title: Figueroa Street south from C Street before construction, January 1938

description: Photograph Figueroa Street south from C Street before construction, January 1938.  In the foreground at center, a small puddle of water sits in the muddy, unleveled road. A line of utility poles extend into the extreme background, where additional utility poles can be seen running to the right. At right, several wooden poles can be seen near a pile of dirt. To the far left, a lone street sign is visible. In the extreme background at left, a large puddle of water can be seen at the base of a slope.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16698
title: Portrait of a young Yaqui Indian woman, Arizona, ca.1910

description: Photographic portrait of a young Yaqui Indian woman, Arizona, ca.1910. She is shown from the waist up. She is wrapped (including her head) in a thin blanket or shawl. Her arms hug her torso. She is standing near a rough timber post, another of which is visible behind her. She stares intently at the viewer.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14368
title: Japanese women at their wash place, Honolulu, Hawaii, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a two Japanese women and a child at their wash place, Honolulu, Hawaii, [s.d.]. They are standing beside a lake. In the lake behind them is an outrigger. Some of their laundry is visible at their feet and in a bucket to their side.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m225
title: Figueroa Street south from C Street after construction, September 1939

description: Photograph of Figueroa Street south from C Street after construction, September 1939. In the extreme foreground at center, a large, paved road is visible. A single line separates the road into two sections. A single automobile is visible in the extreme background in the right lane. To the far left of the road, a line of utility poles is visible. To the far right, gravel, a small fence, and additional utility poles are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m227
title: Figueroa Street south from California before construction, January 1939

description: Photograph of Figueroa Street south from California before construction, January 1939. In the extreme foreground at center, large cracks can be seen in the paved street. The street continues into the background, where several single and double lines mark the road. Several automobiles can be seen on the road, and a man is also visible running in the right lane. On the left side of the road, large signs are visible, including one which reads: "Rooms...Apartments". On the right side of the road, several automobiles can be seen parked near large, rectangular buildings. Utility poles can be seen on both sides of the street. Additional buildings can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m228
title: View beneath Figueroa Street overpass on First Street, April 1940

description: Photograph of a view beneath Figueroa Street overpass on First Street, April 1940. At center, a long wall can be seen extending from left to right. Two cloths are draped over the wall near each corner. At the base of the wall, pieces of scrap metal, wood, and other debris can be seen. Behind the wall, four concrete columns are visible supporting the overpass above.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m229
title: View from the side of the Figueroa overpass being constructed above First Street, April 1940

description: Photograph of view from the side of the Figueroa overpass being constructed above First Street, April 1940. To the right, two men wearing hats can be seen standing next to a generator. The man at right grips a tool in his hand. Behind them, a man stands in a small ditch surrounded by a pipe. In the background at center, at least three vehicles can be seen near a large crane. Another crane is visible in the extreme background. Behind the crane at center, the large overpass can be seen extending from left to right across the street below. Several men can be seen working on different sections of the overpass such as at the columns, on the center body, and to the far right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m230
title: View of Figueroa Street looking toward Temple Street, 1937

description: Photograph of a view of Figueroa Street looking toward Temple Street, 1937. At right, automobiles can be seen parked along the curb of the wide, paved street that extends from the center foreground into the distance. At left, a billboard reads "I'd walk a mile for a Camel". At right, a shop sign on a highrise building reads "Hotel".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m231
title: North on Figueroa toward Temple, October 1937

description: Photograph of North on Figueroa toward Temple, October 1937. In the extreme foreground at center, a wide street can be seen extending into the background. On both sides of the street, lines of cars can be seen parked against the curb. At right, one of the cars sits beside a cluster of small palm trees. Several utility poles can be seen in the background. In the extreme background at right, buildings can be seen. To the far left, a small hotel is visible. Previous version of record states: "Kim's grocery store at right, Civic Center Hotel at left".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m232
title: North Figueroa at a distance, showing downtown in the background, 1930-1939

description: Photograph of North Figueroa at a distance, showing downtown in the background, 1930-1939. In the foreground at right, a hilly field filled with a small sign to the left can be seen. To the left of the field, a small sidewalk is visible. A line of utility poles and lampposts runs adjacent to the sidewalk. To the left of the sidewalk, a wide road can be seen curving to the right. In the background at center, another road can be seen intersecting the street in the background. On both sides of the street, large homes are visible. In the extreme background, parts of the downtown city can be seen. Along the horizon, the city hall building is visible at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m233
title: North Figueroa from Olympic Street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of North Figueroa from Olympic Street, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground, a wide street can be seen extending from left to right. A manhole cover can be seen at right. At center, another road can be seen intersecting the street in the foreground. In the background at left, a line of cars can be seen parked along a sidewalk. Two man wearing suits and hats stand on the sidewalk near a utility pole. Further to the left, a large building is visible. To the far right, additional buildings are visible with a line of cars nearby. The Security-First National Bank is to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m235
title: North Figueroa, showing automobiles in the background, November 1942

description: Photograph of North Figueroa, showing automobiles in the background, November 1942. At center, the wide, paved road can be seen extending into the extreme background. Several parallel lines can be seen running along the center of the road. To the right, an automobile can be seen parked against the curb. To the far left, a line of buildings are visible. In the extreme background, lines of palm trees can be seen on both sides of the street. Previous version of record reads: "5237 N. Figueroa Street, Mugleston. Gift: Foster & Kleiser 11/78".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m236
title: North Figueroa, showing an automobile at center, November 1942

description: Photograph of North Figueroa, showing an automobile at center, November 1942. In the extreme foreground, a paved road can be seen extending into the extreme background. To the far right, an automobile can be seen parked along the curb. At center, an automobile can be seen moving in the right lane into the background. To the far left, a line of buildings can be seen on the opposite side of the road. A large sign can be seen on the side of one of the buildings stating: "Cars Last Longer 'Go Farther Service' ". In the extreme background, a line of palm trees are visible. Previous version of record states: "5237 N. Figueroa Street, Mugleston. Gift: Foster & Kleiser, 11/78".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16699
title: Close-up of the spines of a cactus opuntia echunocuipa prolifera, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of the spines of a cactus opuntia echunocuipa prolifera, ca.1920. Five or six "branches" are densely clustered with long spines.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m237
title: North Figueroa, showing center of the street extending into the background, November 1942

description: Photograph of North Figueroa, showing center of the street extending into the background, November 1942. At center, a double line can be seen running along the center of the paved road into the extreme background. Two separate lanes running in each direction can be seen on either side of the double lines. In the lane at left, the words "Slow Signal Ahead" has been painted on the road.  At center, an automobile can be seen. Additional automobiles are visible in the background and along the curb at right. To the far left, a line of buildings are visible. In the extreme background, rows of palm trees can be seen on either side of the street. Previous version of record states: "5237 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Gift: Foster & Kleiser, 11/78".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m202
title: Figueroa Street looking from the west, north of Sixth, ca.1915

description: Photograph of Figueroa Street looking from the west, north of Sixth, ca.1915. In the extreme foreground at center, a wide, paved street can be seen . On the opposite side of the road, a line of utility poles are visible. A long sidewalk runs parallel to the street beside several large homes. The home at right features three sets of stairs leading to the front entryway. Four large columns support an awning above the second level, and a large balcony can be seen on the second level as well. A large palm tree sits in front of this home. At center, a large two-story home with a sloping roof, a small set of stairs leading to the side of the building, and a small balcony on the second level can be seen. To the far left, two additional buildings are visible. A large structure in the shape of a tower capped with a conical roof can be seen behind one of the structures.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m244
title: View of the Sunset Boulevard overpass on Glendale Boulevard before reconstruction, April 7, 1934

description: Photograph of a view of the Sunset Boulevard overpass on Glendale Boulevard before reconstruction, April 7, 1934. A paved road with streetcar tracks in it can be seen from the foreground into the background. An overpass can be seen at center. Two walls hold up the center of the overpass, which forms three small tunnels for automobiles to drive under. A line of four cars can be seen driving under the part of the roadway at left. A four-story brick building with stores on the ground level can be seen at right. An automobile is parked in front, while people sit on a bench. A billboard in front of a building can be seen at left reading, "[...] State Dairy Products". Other buildings are visible in the background. Compare: CHS-42113, CHS-42114. Note photograph #USC-1-1-1-242 showing the same view in 1934.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m245
title: Sunset Boulevard overpass on Glendale Boulevard after reconstruction, October 4, 1934

description: Photograph of the Sunset Boulevard overpass on Glendale Boulevard after reconstruction, October 4, 1934. A wide paved road with streetcar tracks in it can be seen from the foreground into the background. Two people can be seen on the overpass at center over the road. A sign hanging from a wire over the overpass reads, "Breaker". A four-story brick building can be seen at right in front of the overpass. Stores can be seen on the first story, while two automobiles are visible parked in front. A streetcar can be seen passing underneath the overpass, while buildings can be seen on an incline in the background. Compare: CHS-42113, 42114. Note photograph #USC-1-1-1-242 showing the same view in 1904.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m253
title: Cleared lot west of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street, 1982

description: Photograph of a cleared lot west of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street, 1982. At least five skyscrapers are visible behind the lot at center. Construction trucks, storage bins, and lumber can be seen in the lot. A paved road is visible at left, with a sign on one of the street lamps reading, "3rd St". Donated by Jim Lewis.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m254
title: Grand Avenue as viewed from the east side of the street looking south at 3rd Street, 1982

description: Photograph of Grand Avenue as viewed from the east side of the street looking south at 3rd Street, 1982. Several skyscrapers can be seen throughout. A road with a low fence on both sides can be seen from the right foreground into the left background. A parking lot can be seen below the road at left. Scaffolding is visible on the building at center. Donated by Jim Lewis.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m255
title: East side of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street showing the completed Museum of Contemporary Art, April 1, 1986

description: Photograph of the east side of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street showing the completed Museum of Contemporary Art, April 1, 1986. Several skyscrapers can be seen throughout. A smaller building with at least eight small pyramid structures on its roof is visible at center. A large, rectangular trash bin can be seen at bottom left along with lumber. A weed-filled slope at right leads to a road with three cars parked on it. A parking lot is visible in the extreme right foreground. Donated by Jim Lewis.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m256
title: View looking south on Grand Avenue from Bunker Hill, 1980-1989

description: Photograph of a view looking south on Grand Avenue from Bunker Hill, 1980-1989. Two paved roads can be seen at left and right running from the foreground into the center background. There is a gap in the foreground between the two roads, one side of which is protected by a low fence. Trees line the sidewalk at left, and several skyscrapers can be seen on both sides of the street into the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m257
title: Cleared lot as viewed from the west side of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street, April 1, 1986

description: Photograph of a cleared lot as viewed from the west side of Grand Avenue looking south from 3rd Street, April 1, 1986. A dirt lot can be seen at center with some piles of lumber towards the back of the lot. A chain-link fence encloses the lot. A road is visible at left and continues into the background. A one-way sign can be seen on a street lamp at left. Several skyscrapers can be seen behind the lot, while weeds grow on the incline in the extreme left foreground. A paved road is visible below the incline in the right foreground. Donated by Jim Lewis.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16700
title: Ruin of the mortuary chapel at Mission Tumacacori, Arizona, ca.1908

description: Photograph of the ruin of the mortuary chapel at Mission Tumacacori, Arizona, ca.1908. The cylindrical stone structure has no roof. Part of a tall wall is visible in the background. Three piles of stones (graves?) are lied out on the ground near the chapel. Part of the church's wall is visible behind at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m267
title: Fort Street ("Broadway" after 1890) between Temple and 1st Streets looking south-southwest showing vacant lots and scrubby hillsides, ca.1874-1885

description: Photograph of Fort Street ("Broadway" after 1890) between Temple and 1st Streets looking south-southwest showing vacant lots and scrubby hillsides, ca.1874-1885. The unpaved Fort Street can be seen from the bottom right into the left background. There is a blur of horse and cart along the road. Some homes can be seen on a hillside at right, while a sidewalk can be seen at right. Weeds can be seen on an incline in the extreme left foreground. Fort Street was graded through, severing Poundcake Hill from the rest of Bunker Hill. The first Los Angeles high school (built in1872) is out of the frame to the left. The future site of the Bradbury Mansion is on top of the hill at right, once the highest spot in the city. The steep slope spilling onto unpaved Fort Street is the future site of the Court Flight incline railway. This entire location was graded down almost flat in the 1950s and now (as of March 2015) is within the Grand Park boundaries.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m278
title: Several street cars running through the intersection of 3rd and Hill Streets, ca.1938

description: Photograph of several street cars running through the intersection of 3rd and Hill Streets, ca.1938. Automobiles stop for pedestrians crossing the road as three street cars roll down the street. A large brick building with a pointed turret-like embellishment atop it is visible at center, while part of a building bearing a sign that reads "Savoy Park Here" is visible in the foreground at left. A hotel can be seen across the street at right. More buildings can be made out in the smoky background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m262
title: Castelar Street (now Hill Street) as viewed south from Bernard Street before construction of the new thoroughfare, February 13, 1936

description: Photograph of Castelar Street (now Hill Street) as viewed south from Bernard Street before construction of the new thoroughfare, February 13, 1936. A muddy lot can be seen at center. A paved road is visible across the foreground, while a portion of a one-story building can be seen at left next to a tree. One- to two-story buildings can be seen beyond the lot, while City Hall is visible in the distance to the left of center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m263
title: Castelar Street (now Hill Street) as viewed south from Bernard Street after construction of the new thoroughfare, February 10, 1938

description: Photograph of Castelar Street (now Hill Street) as viewed south from Bernard Street after construction of the new thoroughfare, February 10, 1938. Several automobiles can be seen on a paved road running from the foreground into the center background. Utility poles line the road at left, while a portion of a one-story building is visible at left. A leafless stump of a tree can be seen near the building. Dirt lots can be seen on both sides of the road, while buildings can be seen beyond the lots. City Hall can be seen in the distance at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m483
title: Mode O'Day building, looking south on Hill Street, 1935

description: Photograph of Mode O'Day building, looking south on Hill Street, 1935. In the foreground at center, the intersection of two paved roads can be seen. At the corner of the intersection, a large lamppost is visible. Several other lampposts can be seen lining the road. Parked automobiles and utility poles can also be seen along the street. Above the central lamppost, a single utility wire can be seen extending from left to right.  In the extreme background at center, the Mode O'Day building is visible. Several windows line the side of the building adjacent to the road. Tower-like structures can be seen at the top of the building at right, while a conical peak is visible at the left end of the roof.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m573
title: Looking north on Hope Street from Wilshire Boulevard towards the Los Angeles Public Library, 1951

description: Photograph looking north on Hope Street from Wilshire Boulevard towards the Los Angeles Public Library, 1951. An automobile can be seen traveling on a street from the left foreground towards the center background. The street is lined with parked automobiles, while a man pushes a dolly at right. A parking lot can be seen at left, while buildings several stories tall can be seen towards the background. The library can be seen in the center background. Signs from left to right include, "Entrance 25", "[...] we need more Ritz", "Hotel. Safeguard Construction with Time-Tested Genuine [...] and Plaster", "National [...] Service", "Hotel", "Church Open [...]", "Visit the Biola Book Room. Reliable Religious Literature [...]", and "VA18528". Gift: Foster + Kleiser.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m574
title: North Hope Street from Wilshire, showing the Los Angeles Public Library in the background, 1951

description: Photograph of North Hope Street from Wilshire, showing the Los Angeles Public Library in the background, 1951. Image taken of intersection at 605 S. Hope Street. In the foreground at center, an automobile can be seen turning to the left. Additonal automobiles can be seen across the street. In the background, large buildings can be seen on both sides of the street. Legible signs include: "Hotel, The Biola Book Room, and Church of the Open Door". In the extreme background, the Los Angeles Public can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m575
title: Looking south on Hope Street from Wilshire, showing the Victoria Hotel and YMCA, 1960

description: Photograph looking south on Hope Street from Wilshire, showing the Victoria Hotel and YMCA, 1960. An intersection can be seen to the right of center with pedestrians crossing the street and automobiles on the road. A parking lot can be seen at left in front of a tall building. Other tall buildings with flat roofs can be seen at right, while the tops of automobiles can be seen in the extreme foreground. Signs from left to right include, "[...]mond's. Seventh Street. [...] Men, Women and Boys. [...]mond's", "Entrance", "YMCA", "Victoria Hotel", "Carp", "Hope St.", "[...]aris! Air [F]rance", "30", "Alan's Deli-Grill". The Victoria Hotel is located at 703 W. 7th and Hope, Los Angeles while the YMCA is located at 818 W. 7th Street. Gift: Foster + Kleiser.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m582
title: La Brea Avenue south from 20th Street prior to paving on 100-foot lines, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of La Brea Avenue south from 20th Street prior to paving on 100-foot lines, ca.1920-1929. A vacant dirt lot can be seen in the foreground, while an unpaved road can be seen down center past the lot. One-story homes with grass lawns in front border both sides of the road. A few automobiles are visible parked on the side of the road, while utility poles can be seen throughout. Mountains are visible in the distance. Compares to USC-0-1-1-584, a view after the new pavement.