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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4085
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, 69th Street west from Derker Avenue, February 13, 1934

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing construction on 69th Street west from Derker Avenue, February 13, 1934. Men in overalls and hats use shovels to dig a deep trench in the road from the center foreground to the left distance. A row of cement, cylindrical pipe pieces lie on the sidewalk on the right amongst various trees, including a palm tree in the foreground. Houses can be seen behind the pipe pieces in the background on the right while others stand on the opposite side of the street in the left background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4086
title: Macy Street storm drain construction, [s.d]

description: Photograph of Macy Street storm drain construction, [s.d]. In the foreground at center, a series of wooden beams can be seen bridging a wide trench. A series of uneven vertical planks can also be seen serving as a simple fence on both sides of the trench. Above the trench at center, a crane can be seen lowering a large section of pipe into the trench. A man is visible to the left near the crane holding a large pole in his hands and touching the pipe cross section. To the right of the trench, several men can be seen standing and watching. Behind the men, two mall buildings can be seen. Legible sign on one building reads: "Pozzo Constru[ctions ?]". In the extreme background, an automobile can be seen along a series of utility poles and trees.  Photo print reads "Union Terminal Storm Drain, showing 108-inch pipe used in construction".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4087
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing hundreds of men on the site, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing hundreds of men on the site, [s.d.]. A wide trench lies at center with various levels of depth. Some men dig inside the trench while many others work on the land above to either side of the trench. Ladders stand on either wall of the trench. A street lined with electrical poles and trees lies in the background on the right while an open field lies in front of a faint mountainside on the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4104
title: North Central Business District storm drain construction, June 1937

description: Photograph of North Central Business District storm drain construction, June 1937. In the foreground at right, several mounds of dirt can be seen extending into the background. At center, a large ditch sectioned off by wooden planks is visible. To the left of the ditch, a row of concrete pipe sections can be seen. A group of men stand between the row of pipe sections and the ditch at center. A large machine is visible at the center of the group. In the background at center, two additional groups of men can be seen near the sections of pipe. In the extreme background at left, groups of homes can be seen at the base of a large hill spotted with vegetation.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4115
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing work on wall panels, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing work on wall panels, [s.d.]. Men dig in the wet soil of the trench in the foreground while others construct wooden frames along the far wall of the trench at center. Further down the trench on the left the paneling has been completed. Dark trees decorate the grassy hill across the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16820
title: Inventory page of mission property at San Carlos, Monterey, ca.1770

description: Photograph of an inventory page of mission property at San Carlos, Monterey, ca.1770. The document is signed by Commisario Prefect Vicente Francisco de Sarria and Secretary Pedro Cabot. The inventory was correct according to them. It is entitled "Inventario de la Mision de San Carlos de Monterey que comienza en el año de 1770".; "En ocho dias del mes de Enero del ano 1914, el R.P. de Filosofia, Sr.Vicente Francisco de Sarria, Commisario Prefect de las misiones que son cargo del colegio de Propaganda Fide de San Fernando de Mexico visito este libro donde cansan copiada encumplimento del orden de los superiores, las [?] y demas que hasta este punto se ha mandado; y lo hallo debido orden y claridad, y para que cante lo mismo conmigo [?] de la visita." -- partial transcription.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4116
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing automobiles at center, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing automobiles at center, [s.d.]. A low rock wall stands in the left foreground while stripes of dirt collect on the side of the street at center. Men with shovels dig near the automobiles that sit to the right of the road. A tall rock wall stands behind them with trees and large homes at its top.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4148
title: Construction project in dirt and debris filled area, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a construction project in an area filled with dirt and debris, [s.d.]. Broken pieces of piping and wood are strewn across the dirt piles at center. Automobiles sit parked along with horses on a road on the far right. Trees line the far side of the road while electrical poles line the near side. A machine secretes smoke in the background as it moves through the disturbed dirt.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4081
title: Clean street during its surfacing process, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a clean street during its surfacing process, [s.d.]. At center, a wide dirt road extends from the right foreground to the left distance where automobiles can be seen. At right, a line of one-story homes can be seen, the foremost sporting a garage and a hedge-wall. The curb opposite the houses can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4083
title: View of a newly surfaced road in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a newly surfaced road in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The road runs from the foreground at left to the background at right and appears to be made of concrete. A graded hill is visible in the background at center, and an unidentified wooden structure can be seen on the hill. A wooden fence is visible near the roadside at right, and another fence can be seen in the foreground at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4112
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing a crane, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing a crane, [s.d.]. The street extends from the right foreground to the left background where a crane stands in its center. Several people look towards the crane form the foreground. The ground on either side of the street is disturbed with pieces of wood scattered over the broken rocks. Another piece of construction equipment rolls over a tall, dirt mound on the right. Trees stand around the buildings in the background while a tall hill stands in the right distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4113
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing a grass hill in the right background, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing a grass hill in the right background, [s.d.]. Several men in hats and work cloths dig through the muddy water around small pipes in the foreground. More men work on a wooden frame further back while two opposing walls of dirt surround them. A small building stands on top of the wall in the left background while a grass hill stands above in the right background. Trees stand in the distance. Compares to CHS-44776.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18635
title: Exterior view of Saint Mark's Church, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Saint Mark's Church, [s.d.]. At center, a large, barn-style church is pictured, covered in wooden clapboard. At left, the bell tower is visible, topped by a cross finial. In the area in front of the church, a square flower bed and several bare trees can be seen. Hills are visible in the background. A sidewalk can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4327
title: Holy water font inside Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the holy water font inside Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, [s.d.]. At center, the ornately carved font is pictured, surrounded by a hexagon of carpet. In the background, the pews and altar are visible, the altar covered by a cloth and topped by a cross. Chandeliers are visible above, while the pipes to the organ are visible in the very back of the church.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4133
title: Construction work near railroad track, showing men with cameras, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction work near railroad track, showing men with cameras, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at center, a pile of dirt and wood can be seen. In the background at center, a man wearing a cap is crouched beside the railing of the railroad tracks holding what appears to be a stake in his hand. Behind the man, a group of five additional men with tools can be seen working near a large pile of dirt. At least three of the men hold shovels, while the man to the left of the group holds a hammer. Two men with what appear to be cameras on tripods can be seen on either side of the railroad track. Another man with a camera can be seen in the background at right near rows of large utility poles. Additional men who do not appear to be working can be seen around the site as well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4134
title: Dump truck offloading, showing group of workers nearby, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of dump truck offloading, showing group of workers nearby, [s.d.]. At center, a small dump truck with a single driver can be seen. The bin of the truck is at a steep angle, and its contents are being dumped into the large pit at left. Along the edge of the pit, a group of six workers can be seen. Four of the workers hold rakes. Two additional men can be seen behind the bin of the dump truck, while another man is visible to the far right. Rubble litters the foreground, and two small piles of flat stones stands at center. Large structures can be seen in the background at center and at left. A sign at left reads: "Hammond Lumber Co.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4135
title: Tunnel construction crew, possibly of Sepulveda Tunnel, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a tunnel construction crew, possibly of Sepulveda Tunnel, [s.d.]. In the background, six men stand on a platform of wooden planks, while below four men have taken a pause from digging with shovels. Surrounding them, a wooden semi-circular tunnel apparently holds back the soil beyond it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4138
title: Automobile and steam shovels at work on a project in sand dunes, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an automobile and steam shovels at work on a project in sand dunes, [s.d.]. At left, an empty automobile is parked on the edge of a slope of sand. In the background, the armature of steam shovels can be seen behind mounds of sand, along with a tanker truck at right. Utility poles are also visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4139
title: Steam shovel loading dirt into a truck, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a steam shovel loading dirt into a truck, [s.d.]. At left, the small steam shovel can be seen, using its claw loader to dump sand into the back of a waiting truck. The truck is pictured at center on a wide boardwalk. At right, a man stands next to it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4140
title: Large crane at an unidentified construcion area, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a large crane at an unidentified construcion area, [s.d.]. The base of the steam-powered crane can be seen at center in a deep dirt ditch. Wooden beams can be seen on the ground in the foreground at right. In the background at left, a small, one-story house is visible. Tall trees and utility poles can be seen in the background at center. Several men can be seen standing around the crane.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4146
title: Construction project, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a construction project, [s.d.]. Men work ona tall, wooden wall at center while machines and trucks stand on a dirt hill behind them. Weeds spot the hill as it inclines on the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4149
title: Dirt and debris filled area, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an area filled with dirt and debris, [s.d.]. Hills of moist dirt and rocks stand at center while dry, dusty hills stand at left. Electrical poles line the street at the top of a hill at right. Trees stand near the electrical poles as they continue into the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4328
title: Owensmouth Elementary School, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Owensmouth Elementary School, [s.d.]. Small plants grow in the soil in the foreground while larger bushes and trees decorate the entrance to the school at center. Stairs lead to the dark, covered entrance of the lightly-colored school building. A dome stands over the center of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3781
title: Lopez Adobe, San Fernando, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of the Lopez Adobe, San Fernando, ca.1920-1929. The two story house can be seen at center with a veranda on the second story which overhangs the first floor. The building has a tile roof and gingerbread gallery and brackets. The property is surrounded by a stone fence and attractive landscaping including palm trees. Photoprint reads: "A.S.C. Forbes, Bell Manufacturer, 335 West 31st Street, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4372
title: Early view of Cahuenga Pass, showing horse-drawn wagons, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an early view of Cahuenga Pass, showing horse-drawn wagons, [s.d.]. A train or train-like vehicle can be seen on tracks at right on the side of a hill. A horse-drawn wagon can be seen at bottom left at the bottom of the hill, while a second horse-drawn wagon can be seen making its way up a dirt road at left. Bushes and a few trees can be found on the hills in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4150
title: Residential area filled with dirt piles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a residential area filled with dirt piles, [s.d.]. Tall grass grows on the hill in the foreground while a fence stands at the foot of the hill below. Small piles of dirt spot the dusty land at center. Tall, dark trees stand amongst the houses along the left side. The houses continue along with the electrical poles into the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16821
title: Dedication page of register at Carmel Mission, ca.1770

description: Photograph of a dedication page of register at Carmel Mission, ca.1770, entitled "Libro Primero". The document is written in calligraphy. The language is Spanish. The paper is stained on the right with ink marks.; "Libro primero en que se assientan todas las partidas tocantes a inventario de esta Mision del San Carlos del Puerto de MonteRey, nuevamente translada y plantada en las Circancias del Rio Carmelo: como todo se vera por la tabla de abajo: perteneciente al Apostolico de Mexico de misioneros del orden sacrificio, quanto a su pixitual administracion." -- transcription.; "Fundada con las expensas del Catholico Monarcoa de las Espanas Sr.Dr. Carlos III (que Dios de) subministradas de orden y amplisima comision del [?]"... -- partial transcription.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4145
title: Storm drain under construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a storm drain under construction, [s.d.]. In the right foreground, two men can be seen standing at the bottom of a narrow ditch, veiled by a thicket of metal rod that extends from the bottom of the trench. In the background, the arms of several cranes can be seen, as well as a nearby building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4108
title: View of a pothole in an unidentified street before it was resurfaced, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a pothole in an unidentified street before it was resurfaced, [s.d.]. The dirt road runs from the foreground at left to the background at right and is lined with utility poles and small buildings. A muddy puddle can be seen in the middle of the road in the foreground. A large steam shovel can be seen at left, while a truck is visible further in the background at center. Signs advertising gasoline and russet potatoes can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4039
title: Man sweeping up debris on pavement with a broom, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man sweeping up debris on pavement with a broom, [s.d.]. The man can be seen standing at left with his head turned down to the right looking at the broom he is holding in his hands. The man wears a hat, jacket, and pants. He is sweeping debris into a pile to the right. A metal trash can on large wheels can be seen behind the debris pile to the right. A sidewalk runs behind the man and the trash can and is lined by plants in front of a building in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4082
title: Pickens Channel construction at junction with Verdugo Channel, September 1935

description: Photograph of Pickens Channel construction at junction with Verdugo Channel, September 1935. At center, a wide canal being constructed in dirt can be seen. The floor of the canal is leveled and smooth. In the background at center, a truck sits in the center of the canal beside a large crane. A group of at least eight men are visible near the crane. Two additional men can be seen near a pile of wooden planks and beams in the foreground. Large panels have been placed along the slopes sides of the channel. In the foreground at left, an open rectangular section with a gate along one side can be seen. In the extreme background at left, a wide road is visible. Clusters of large bushes can also be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4097
title: Man standing near a deep sinkhole near a house, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man standing near a deep sinkhole near a house, [s.d.]. The massive hole can be seen in the foreground at right. A concrete driveway runs from the foreground at left to the background at center and is missing a section that has fallen into the pit. A man in a light shirt and dark pants and a hat can be seen standing on the driveway near the edge of the hole at center. Two flat-roofed clapboard buildings are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4098
title: Crew doing road construction in a mountainous area, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a crew doing road construction in a mountainous area, [s.d.]. Short, dry bushes sit in the dust in the foreground on the left while men work in a line on the raised road at center. The road winds from the foreground on the right, across the center where a brush-covered hill makes up its right side, to the left where it curves towards the mountains in the background. The men appear to be digging along the hill side of the road while large, cylindrical piping lies on the far left. Electrical poles stand on the hill above them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4110
title: Slauson Avenue storm drain construction, showing a grassy hill in the background, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of the Slauson Avenue storm drain, showing a grassy hill in the background, [s.d.]. Several men work with small pipes at the center of the trench in the foreground. The ground around them is muddy and collects small pools of water. Many more men work on a large, wooden frame further back while a small building stand on top of the dirt wall above them on the left. Thin, short trees stand in front of a grass hill in the right background while many more trees stand at the back of the trench in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4156
title: Sepulveda(?) Tunnel construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Sepulveda(?) Tunnel construction, [s.d.]. Pieces of wood are strewn across the dusty foreground while a man looks on the incomplete tunnel at center. A machine approaches the tunnel from the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4261
title: Automobiles parked during a Department of Public Works project, 1937

description: Photograph of automobiles parked during a Department of Public Works project, 1937. In the foreground, a large number of automobiles are parked without apparent pattern in a sandy lot. In the background, a small adobe flanks a long wooden walkway that leads into the ridge of what appears to be an excavation site in the distance. To the far left, a two-story Spanish Revival-style building is partially visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4142
title: View of a construction project in Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a construction project in Venice, [s.d.]. A large sandy area can be seen at center, and metal poles are arranged in a circular pattern in the middle. A large steam shovel can be seen at right near a mound of sand. In the background, the tops of many houses and utility poles are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16822
title: Document regarding a mission inventory, signed by Padre Crespi, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a document entitled "Consta el Libro" regarding a mission inventory, written by Father Juan Crespi and signed by Padre Juan Crespi, ca.1900. The document is written in extravagant Spanish calligraphy. The page is attached to the material behind it by a thin nail at top. Part of the next page can be seen on the far right. The binding is stained in the top left corner.; "Consta el libro de dosientas y trece ojas utiles adnoradas con sus numeros sin la primera y ultima que quedan en blanco y para que a si conste, a si lo certifico, y lo firme. Fr. Juan Crespi." [New paragraph] "Reipeto a que ese libro por disposicion de nuestro preladose lo destino para las patente, y demos escritos que recibimos los prelados de la orden : se contaron y trasladaron las ojas del inventario varia distribuciones y se colocaron cerca del principio empezando con el numero 8; y las respuetan ojas blancas amancadas [?] se colocaran en el lugar donde se contaron los primeros como lo indican las borrador de los numeros viejos. Ministro de dicha mision. Fr. Juan Amore." -- transcription.; Padre Crespi accompanied Governor Portola on the trip north when the Bay of San Francisco was discovered.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4144
title: Men working on a construction project in Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of men working on a construction project in Venice, [s.d.]. Metal parts have been arranged in a circular formation in the foreground at left. Several men can be seen moving large coils of wire around the project. In the background at right, there is a large cylindrical holding tank visible. A factory or refinery is visible in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4143
title: Construction project in Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a construction project in Venice, [s.d.]. A circular pit can be seen at center. The walls are held up by wooden planks, and a large machine on the rim of the pit at right is pouring concrete into the hole. Large mounds of dirt can be seen around the pit, and utility poles and a building are visible in the background. A line of tall trees can be seen further in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4141
title: Birdseye view of a construction project near railroad tracks in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of a construction project near railroad tracks in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The railroad tracks run from left to the background at right. In the foreground, four rectangular structures can be seen under construction, while two more can be seen between the tracks at left. Several men can be seen standing around the strcutures, and two early automobiles are visible at center. At right, a large wooden building is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4096
title: Exterior frontal view of residence, showing bare hill cut, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of exterior frontal view of residence, showing bare hill cut, [s.d.]. In the foreground, a straight vertical cut from the hill in front of a residence and driveway can be seen. Packed dirt and rock can be seen along the bare face of the hillside. At the base of the cut hill, large planks can be seen. A cracked stone wall sits adjacent to the small front lawn. In the background, part of a small house can be seen on the hill. A small set to stairs leads to the covered porch supported by four, thick columns. A small sign can be seen along the side of house near the stairs. At least two windows can be seen on the structure, and a small garden borders the base of the house.