cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4228
title: New street signs for Bronson Avenue and Beverly Boulevard outside a fire station, 1936

description: Photograph of new street signs for Bronson Avenue and Beverly Boulevard outside a fire station, 1936. At center, the street post for the intersection of the 300 block of Bronson Avenue and the 4900 block of Beverly Boulevard is visible. In the background, a Spanish Revival-style brick building is pictured, the sidewalk leading to its stoop. To the right, a tall wooden door is flung open from the side of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4211
title: Department of Public Works shear machine, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a Department of Public Works shear machine, [s.d.]. At center, a thin machine consists of a support system at the bottom that appears to be hung with a system of weights, and an arm at top that is balanced by pulleys and weights.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4012
title: Drawing showing the profile of the proposed San Fernando Valley Sewer between Van Nuys and Owensmouth, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a drawing showing the profile of the proposed San Fernando Valley Sewer between Van Nuys and Owensmouth, [s.d.]. Two almost-parallel lines can be seen drawn from the bottom right up towards the top left. The numbers "740", "750", "780", and "800" can be seen written vertically along the left axis, while the numbers "5000", "4500", "4000", "3500", "3000", "2500", "2000", "1500", "1000" and "500" can be seen horizontally along the bottom axis. "Profile of Proposed San Fernando Valley Sewer between Van Nuys and Owensmouth. J.J. Jessup -- City Engineer. Scale: Ver. 1-8. Hor. [...] 1000" can be seen at top right. Streets are labeled along the parallel lines and are written sideways. The legible streets include: "Topanga Canyon", "Canoga", "Mason Ave", "Vanowen Street", "Winnetka Ave", "Calvin", "Reseda Blvd", "Etiwanda Ave", "White Oak Ave", "Victory Blvd", "Victory Blvd", "Balboa Ave", "Oxnard St", "Havenhurst Ave", Woodley Ave", "Burbank Blvd", and "Sepulveda Blvd". Numbers are written next to most of the streets as well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4903
title: "La Tortilleria" painting by Alex F. Harmer showing children watching their mother make tortillas, 1880-1889

description: Photograph of "La Tortilleria," a painting by Alex F. Harmer showing children watching their mother make tortillas, 1880-1889. The mother is visible at the right, while a daughter holding a toddler watches from the left. She has "masa" (dough) in her hands. A board and roll for the masa are at her feet. There is a large bowl, baskets, and a broom around them. A cat is also visible next to the daughter's feet.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4011
title: Model of a bridge through a park, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of model of a bridge through a park, [s.d.]. At center, a miniature model can be seen on a large, rectangular table in a corner. Along the edge of the model, city streets are shown. At its center, a large support bridge connecting one side of the model to the other over a body of water. The bridge shows three support columns mounted under the body of water, and arched supports connecting each column. Thick clusters of model trees can be seen surrounding the large bridge on all sides.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4037
title: View of excavation on the site for the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of excavation on the site for the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, [s.d.]. At left, a long line of workers toil in the sand at the foot of a large dune. To the right of them, sand has been sliced into strips in preparation for removal via sluice, while in the background, industrial buildings are visible. The sand was emptied into the ocean. Photoprint reads "Slauson Avenue Storm drain".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9109
title: Two women on a mountainside overlooking the Coachella Valley, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two women on a mountainside overlooking the Coachella Valley, ca.1930. A woman stands on the rocky cliff in the left foreground while a second woman in a hat sits beside her. A large number of fields lie across the view below. In the middle, at center, the El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs (now, the Desert Regional Medical Center (as of November 2014)) can be seen. Mountains stand across the background. Originally, the photograph was captioned as "View of orange groves in the San Fernando Valley, from Mulholland Drive, seen by two girls sitting in the mountains in Southern California, ca.1930". Also, see CHS-46683 .
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4002
title: Construction of a large arch in the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the construction of a large arch in the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]. In the foreground, a wooden footbridge is pictured, leading to the edge of five narrow arches which are riddled with wooden scaffolding. At the top of the arch second from the right, a worker can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3987
title: View of a bridge under construction, showing a crane, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a bridge under construction, showing a crane, [s.d.]. The crance can be seen at center and is hoisting an unidentified object at right. Wooden scaffolding supports the bridge at left, and workers can be seen as they place boards on the scaffolding. In the foreground, wooden posts stick up from the ground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3962
title: View of an unidentified wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of an unidentified wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. A dry riverbed runs from the foreground at right towards the background at left. A tall wooden bridge crosses the river in the background. Several early automobiles can be seen traveling quickly across the bridge at right. A large pipeline runs parallel to the riverbed in the foreground at left, while a train can be seen passing under the bridge at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3963
title: View of railroad tracks passing under a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of railroad tracks passing under a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The tracks can be seen in the foreground at right and head toward the background. A long wooden bridge stretches across the image from left to right in the background and crosses a wide riverbed. No water can be seen in the river, but many bushes are visible. Automobiles can be seen driving across the viaduct. Utility poles are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3964
title: View of railroad ties near the base of a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of railroad ties near the base of a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The tall wooden bridge runs from the foreground at right towards the background at left. The roadbed is well over the viewer's head. In the foreground, a stack of old railroad ties can be seen at left. A train composed of boxcars can be seen passing under the viaduct in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3970
title: View of the end of a paved viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the end of a paved viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The bridge extends from the foreground to the background at center. Wooden scaffolding supports the roadbed in the background. Railroad tracks can be seen at left, while a streetcar can be seen at right. Many utility poles are visible. The side of a building can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3969
title: Viaduct near streetcar rails in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a viaduct near streetcar rails in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The streetcar tracks are embedded in a road in the foreground and run from left to right. A bridge can be seen in the background at right. Utility poles can be seen all around the bridge and the poles. A large wooden building is visible at left in the foreground. A truck is visible at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16811
title: Inlaid decoration of shells for tabernacle at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1905

description: Photograph of an inlaid decoration of shells for tabernacle at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1905. The top is shaped like an inverted boat hull, curving to a peak topped with a leaf-shaped carving at top There are leaf-like figures on top of each side. At middle is a cross with a Christ figure engraved (?) on it. A carved cloth is draped across the cross. There is a heart encircled with thorns on the left side, while a heart engraved with letters "S M" (graffiti?) on the right. There are many abalone shell decorations inlaid in squares around the hearts and the cross. A pitcher decorates the right side while another vessel decorates the left. A paneled wood wall is visible behind.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3966
title: View of a wooden viaduct over a railroad yard in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a wooden viaduct over a railroad yard in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The high bridge can be seen in the background at center. Several railroad tracks can be seen passing under the bridge in the foreground, and boxcars and a tanker are visible. A long wooden building can be seen in the background at right, while utility poles are visible in a line that extends the length of the viaduct.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3965
title: Trains passing under a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of trains passing under a wooden viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The bridge runs from the foreground at left towards the background at right. Several railroad cars, including a tanker at right and a boxcar at center, can be seen under the bridge. A streetcar is visible on top of the bridge. A low wooden building can be seen in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3967
title: Train tracks passing under a viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of train tracks passing under a viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The bridge extends across the image from left to right. Three sets of railroad tracks can be seen at left, and boxcars are visible on the leftmost tracks. Another train can be seen in the background at right, across a wide riverbed. Utility poles can be seen near the viaduct at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3998
title: Construction of a bridge, showing men working on structure, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Construction of a bridge, showing men working on structure, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, the framework structure of a bridge can be seen. Three rows of crossing beams with spaced rows between them are visible. A man wearing a hard hat stands in one spaced row with his arms on a large beam. Another man can also be seen standing in another spaced row with tools spread across the floor. At right, two men sit in the row with crossing beams. To the right of this row, two additional men can be seen. In the background, a series of vertical beams can be seen. Several men work in this area. To the left of the beams, the top of a crane is visible. In the extreme background at center, a completed section of an arched bridge is shown. Railway cars and additional structures can be seen beyond the bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3997
title: Construction taking place below an unidentified wooden bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction taking place below an unidentified wooden bridge, [s.d.]. At center, several men stand on wooden scaffolding suspended above a gaping dirt excavation below them. In the background, a small bridge supported by triangular struts can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3996
title: Construction below a small, unidentified wooden bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction below a small, unidentified wooden bridge, [s.d.]. In the center foreground, a pool of standing water is pictured at the bottom of a dirt excavation where sections of wooden framework can be seen. Above, a platform of some kind is visible, just belowa  wooden foot bridge. At the center of the bridge, a lone pedestrian stands on one of the guard rails, facing away from the viewer.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3954
title: Grade separation at Figueroa and Temple, 1930-1949

description: Photograph of grade separation at Figueroa and Temple, 1930-1949. In the foreground at left, a series of speed bumps are visible leading to a concrete wall. To the left of the wall, a street with an automobile traveling towards the foreground can be seen. A similar concrete wall can be seen to the far right beside a similar road. Several automobiles are parked along the side of the road. Between the two concrete walls, a wide road dips below a small concrete bridge in the background at center. Three automobiles can be seen along this road in the far background. In the background at the far left and right, lines buildings and utility poles can be seen. Additional buildings are visible in the extreme background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4004
title: Construction of a large arch in the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the construction of a large arch in the Fourth Street Viaduct, [s.d.]. At center, several sections of a large arch are supported by wooden scaffolding. Below, a narrow rivulet runs underneath from the left edge of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4001
title: Construction of a large arch in 4th Street Viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction of a large arch in 4th Street Viaduct, [s.d.]. At center, a large metallic arch can be seen extending from the foreground at right into the background at left. Along the base of the arch at left, a series of wooden stumps can be seen. Also to the left of the arch, a large crane is visible. At least three ladders can be seen attached to the side of the arch, and two men stand on a platform above the center ladder. A series of large cross beams can be seen beneath the arch for support. Along the top of the arch, a series of wooden beams are being placed perpendicular to the cross beams. Along the edge of the arch to the far right, three men wearing suits and hats face towards the viewer.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3958
title: Panoramic view of Hyperion Street Bridge (Hyperion-Glendale Bridge), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of panoramic view of Hyperion Street Bridge (Hyperion-Glendale Bridge), [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at center, branches and foliage from a large tree obscure a section in the foreground of the image. In the foreground at left, a series of small structures are visible. To the far right, a wide street can be seen forking at the base of a bridge. One part of the road continues beneath the large bridge, while the other section of the road merges with the bridge. The large bridge can be seen in the background at center extending from left to right. Near the center of the bridge, two large cylindrical columns topped with a peaked roof sit on either side of the road. Smaller columns of similar design can be seen to the right. In the extreme background at left, a large river can be seen. To the fright, clusters of buildings extend out to the horizon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16812
title: Old painting of the "Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes" at Mission Santa Clara, 1908

description: Photograph of a very old painting of the "Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes" at Mission Santa Clara, 1908. There is a Christ figure in the middle, holding loaves (?) in one hand while raising his other hand. His head is illuminated with a halo. There are five other men and one child crowding around him to listen to his preachings. A crowd of people stand on a hillside in the background of the painting. The surrounding ornate frame is basically rectangular with a semi-circle protruding from each of the four sides. An intricately carved floral pattern runs around the perimeter of the frame and is topped with a scallop. The picture hangs on a wallpapered wall. Three other pictures are partially visible on the wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3956
title: Small bridge over a ravine near Los Angeles, 1930-1949

description: Photograph of a small bridge over a ravine near Los Angeles, 1930-1949. The ravine cuts across the image from right to left and is crossed by a bridge at center. A road runs from the foreground at left, over the bridge, and into the background at center. Tall trees can be seen at left, while hills and utility poles can be seen in the background at right. Early automobiles can be seen on the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4154
title: Bridge abutment construction on the east side of the river, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of bridge abutment construction on the east side of the river, [s.d.]. Tools cast shadows on the dirt wall in the foreground. Two men sit at the top of the wall on the left. A guarder rail stands behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3995
title: Fox Studio Bridge, showing construction on the road beneath the bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Fox Studio Bridge, showing construction on the road beneath the bridge, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a wide road can be seen extending into the background. The right portion of the street is fully paved. However, large chunks of rubble and piles of wooden boards can be seen in the left portion of the road. A small truck is visible beside the rubble. In the background at center, two men stand beneath the large bridge near two automobiles. The wide bridge at center completely extends over the wide street in a large single arch. A small rail can be seen along the side of the bridge, and lampposts are visible along the tops of the columns. In the extreme background, rows of utility poles can be seen. A small mountain range is visible along the horizon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3994
title: Small wooden suspension bridge over construction area, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of small wooden suspension bridge over construction area, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a pipe and several wooden beams sit beside a large pool of water in a wide, muddy trench. In the background at center, several man can be seen standing beside a truck and additional equipment in the trench. Above the construction area at center, a small wooden bridge can be seen connecting the two sides of the ravine. Two sets of triangular beams have been constructed above the bridge to support its center. Near the center of the bridge, another man can be seen standing. To the far left, an automobile is visible. To the far right, large rows of utility poles extend into the extreme background. Small homes and structures are also visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3988
title: View of the construction of a wooden bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the construction of a wooden bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The bridge runs from the foreground to the background at center and is mostly complete. Several workers can be een adjusting boards on the roadbed in the foreground. A pickup truck is visible near the end of the bridge at center. A steep cliff can be seen in the background at right, while a building can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3986
title: Openings in a hillside during the construction of a bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of openings in a hillside during the construction of a bridge, [s.d.]. The steep rocky hillside can be seen at right, and three rectangular openings can be seen on its face, arrayed in a triangular formation. Railroad tracks lead into the two lower openings, while a ladder leads from the upper one. Several men and a small car can be seen in the foreground at center. More workers can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3985
title: The 6th Street Viaduct under construction on the banks of Los Angeles River, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the 6th Street Viaduct under construction on the banks of Los Angeles River, [s.d.]. At center, two arches support a bridge of metal scaffolding, with a concrete support visible both at the left and at right. Below, a shallow stream runs towards the viaduct from the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3984
title: Concrete viaduct crossing a street and railroad tracks, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of concrete viaduct crossing a street and railroad tracks, [s.d.]. In the foreground, a paved road extends into the far background. A series of automobiles can be seen parked along the side of the road at right, while another automobile travels towards the foreground. To the left of the road, a divider can be seen extending into the far background. To the left of the divider, a series of railroad tracks can be seen in the extreme background. In the background at center, a concrete viaduct can be seen extending from left to right. Large columns with arched support are visible along the road. At the top of each column, lampposts can be seen. In the extreme background to the far right, large homes can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3955
title: Railroad bridge grade separation on an unknown street, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of a railroad bridge grade separation on an unknown street, ca.1930-1939. The four-laned street lies at center with several automobiles heading towards the background on the right and several others heading towards the foreground on the left. A car switches lanes on the left while a motorcycle rides beneath the railroad bridge grade separation on the right. The railroad bridge grade separation connects the raised land on the right and left where trees and buildings stand. Electrical poles stand on the edge of the raised land on either side of the street and continue into the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4155
title: East river bridge abutment construction area, showing coarse gravel strata, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the excavation for the bridge abutment on the east side of the river, showing coarse gravel strata, [s.d.]. The sediment layers at the bottom tilt towards the right while the layers above lie straight across. Jagged rocks protrude from the wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16813
title: Painting of the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus at Mission San Luis Obispo, ca.1900. She is wearing a crown and a long dress and cape decorated with embroidered designs. She is holding a rosary in her right hand and Baby Jesus in her left hand. Baby Jesus is wearing a robe and a crown as well. She stands in an archway on top of a pedestal. The rectangular frame of the painting is topped with an semi-circular and curved-shape carving consisting of four ovals on each side, four semi-circles on each side of the top, and one large oval at the very top. The painting is displayed on a dark cloth background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3971
title: View of Arroyo Seco looking north from Elysian Park in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of Arroyo Seco looking north from Elysian Park in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The arroyo runs from the foreground to the background at right and is crossed by several bridges. A wide paved road curves up the side of a mountain in the foreground at left, and another mountain can be seen in the background at right. Houses and trees can be seen along the edge of the river at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4371
title: Aerial view of Cahuenga Pass, December 30, 1939

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Cahuenga Pass, December 30, 1939. A wide road can be seen cutting through mountains from center left towards the top right. Narrower roads can be seen winding around and through the mountains that are visible throughout. Buildings can be seen at center, while a body of water can be seen at bottom left. Photoprint reads: "This photograph is loaned to you. Please return to: Illustrator. L.A. City Planning Dept. Rm.361 F City Hall, Los Angeles, California".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3972
title: View of a wooden bridge next to a concrete bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a wooden bridge next to a concrete bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The wooden bridge runs across the image in the foreground and has several automobiles on it. A newer-looking concrete bridge can be seen at left and is carrying no traffic. Several buildings and utility poles are visible at right, while the base of a steep mountain can be seen at left.