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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20450
title: Two workers pulling a rubber tire from its mold at an unidentified factory in California Heights, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of two workers pulling a rubber tire from its mold at an unidentified factory in California Heights, 1930-1940. The tire mold is at center and is a large metal cylinder. Two men in work clothes and heavy gloves are pulling a large tire out of the mold. The tire is rounded and has no tread, similar to a tire on a large aircraft. Many hoses and chains hang from the ceiling. The back of another man is visible at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20451
title: Portrait of Frank Wiggins seated at a desk, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Frank Wiggins seated at a desk, [s.d.]. He can be seen seated at center facing to the right. He is holding a stack of paper in his hands in front of him. He is wearing a light-colored suit, shirt, and tie. He has a thick mustache and goatee, and his thinning hair is parted at center. A pair of round glasses are perched on his nose. Several papers can be seen on the wooden desk in front of him in the right foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2437
title: Exterior view of the Griffith Park Observatory showing three teenage boys hiking on a trail nearby, 1930-1950

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Griffith Park Observatory showing three teenage boys hiking on a trail nearby, 1930-1950. The observatory is on a hill at right. It is a light-colored building with three large domes on the roof. Small rectangular windows can be seen around the perimeter of the main building. The hill below the building is covered with an assortment of trees and bushes. A narrow dirt trail can be seen in the foreground at left, and three boys are visible walking a dark-colored dog. Photoprint reads "A favorite hike for youngsters as well as adults is to Griffith Observatory".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2435
title: Exterior view of the Griffith Park Observatory, showing a house in the foreground, 1910-1940

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Griffith Park Observatory, showing a house in the foreground, 1910-1940. The large observatory building is high on a hill at center. It is light in color and ahs three dark domes on top, including one massive dome at center and two smaller domes on the ends. The smaller domes have cut-outs for telescopes. Several rectangular windows can be seen around the perimeter of the cylindrical base of the building. The hill on which the observatory is perched is covered with a variety of trees and bushes. The roof of a small house can be seen in the foreground at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9781
title: View of earthquake-damaged buildings, including the Temple Emanuel, in San Francisco, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of earthquake-damaged buildings, including the Temple Emanuel, in San Francisco, 1906. At center, a large brick building has been completely destroyed. Piles of rubble are visible in the middle of the building, and the walls have crumbled. There is evidence of fire damage as well. In the distance at center, a large cathedral is visible. It has two identical towers and rows of tall archways. Its roof has been damaged, and daylight can be seen through the front door.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9731
title: View of San Francisco from Nob Hill after the earthquake and fire, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of San Francisco from Nob Hill after the earthquake and the fire, 1906. The remains of hundreds of buildings are visible, including several large brick structures. The ground in the foreground is littered with rubble, while in the distance, most buildings have been completely destroyed. Several brick chimneys can be seen standing among piles of debris. A hill is visible in the background at left, while a cloud of ash and smoke creates a haze over the city.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1486
title: Steamers City of Los Angeles and Yale in San Pedro Harbor, 1910-1940

description: Photograph of the steamers City of Los Angeles and Yale in San Pedro Harbor, 1910-1940. City of Los Angeles is at left. She is a large ship with two smokestacks and a light-colored hull. A small tugboat can be seen near the bow of the large steamer, while several cranes can be seen on the deck. In the foreground at right is the pilot boat Catherine Cry(?), which is loaded with uniformed men. In the distance at right, the Yale is moored along the Los Angeles Steamship Company wharf. Yale is a large ship with high decks and two tall smokestacks. A wharf can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1493
title: Passenger liner Resolute moored alongside a wharf in San Pedro Harbor, May 11, 1928

description: Photograph of the passenger liner Resolute moored alongside a wharf in San Pedro Harbor, May 11, 1928. The steamship is at center and is facing to the left. It has a dark hull and light superstructure. Two tall masts are visible, one near the bow and the other near the stern. Three smokestacks are visible in the middle of the ship, and smoke can be seen spewing from the front one. A water tower can be seen on the wharf in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16184
title: Close-up of a cacti opuntia choacristola, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a cacti opuntia choacristola, ca.1920. It is shaped like a molten lava flow with several branches with a scale-like texture and clusters of spines. It is growing out of a pot. A stick in the pot provides a vertical structure to hold the cactus up.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1494
title: Bon voyage ceremony for the steamship City of Los Angeles at San Pedro Harbor, 1920-1940

description: Photograph of a bon voyage ceremony for the steamship City of Los Angeles at San Pedro Harbor, 1920-1940. At center, a large crowd is gathered on the edge of a wharf and most of the people are facing the ship at right. The ship has three decks above the level of the wharf, and all are crowded with passengers. Streamers are being thrown across the gap between the ship and the dock. A row of lifeboats is visible near the top of the ship, and two smokestacks are visible as well. At left is a tall concrete wall, possibly the side of a building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12701
title: View of the S.S. President Hoover moored at Berth 155 in San Pedro Harbor, July 19, 1937

description: Photograph of a view of the S.S. President Hoover moored at Berth 155 in San Pedro Harbor, July 19, 1937. The large steamship is at left. It has a dark hull with a light superstructure. Several long booms extend over the deck of the ship, and many port holes are visible along the hull. A two-story cement building is visible at right, and an overhead gangplank goes from the ship to the mezzanine corridor of the transit shed. Several automobiles can be seen in the foreground, while piles of cargo sit next to the ship on the wharf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12700
title: View of the Virginia, an electrically operated ship of the Panama Pacific Line, at sea, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of the Virginia, an electrically operated ship of the Panama Pacific Line, at sea, 1930-1940. The large, dark-hulled steamship is at center and is headed to the right. It has two masts, one near the bow and one at the stern, and two smokestacks are visible amidships. The upper half of the ship is painted in a light color. The ocean around the ship is choppy, and the Virginia is creating a large bow wake. The Virginia was the largest ship of its kind in America.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1498
title: Matson-LASSCO steamships Lurline and Mariposa moored at Berth 158 at the Port of Los Angeles, 1940-1950

description: Photograph of the Matson-LASSCO steamships Lurline and Mariposa moored at Berth 158 at the Port of Los Angeles, 1940-1950. The two massive ships are at center. Both have light colored hulls and superstructures, and two smokestacks can be seen amidships on both vessels. Large Ms are painted on the stacks to designate the Matson line. The Lurline is closer to the viewer, with the Mariposa berthed directly behind. In the foreground, the cabin of a tugboat can be seen at right, while a big wooden barge is piled high with scrap materials at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12485
title: Two railroad workers in front of Los Angeles Railway car 185 at the end of the Pico Line, 1917

description: Photograph of two railroad workers in front of Los Angeles Railway car 185 at the end of the Pico Line, 1917. The electric railway car is at center and resembles a passenger car with long arms reaching towards overhead power lines. There are entrances at the front and the back of the vehicle, and a large grate at right serves to deflect road debris from the wheels. The two railroad men are standing near the front door of the car and are wearing dark uniforms and caps. The words "Los Angeles Railway" appear on the side of the car, in addition to the number 185.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13026
title: Douglas DC-3 airliner built in Los Angeles County sitting on a runway, 1940-1950

description: Photograph of a Douglas DC-3 airliner built in Los Angeles County sitting on a runway, 1940-1950. The small airliner is at center and faces to the left. It is an all-metal monoplane with two radial engines and a tail-dragging undercarriage. A row of rectangular windows can be seen along its fuselage. Several illegible numbers and letters are stenciled on the sides and wings of the aircraft, and a small insignia can be seen under the cockpit windows. The runway on which it is parked is marked by tire tracks. There are many trees visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12285
title: View of Signal Hill oil fields, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a view of Signal Hill oil fields, ca.1930. Hundreds of tall wooden oil derricks are visible on an oil field that stretches from the foreground into the distance. The derricks are tapered airy structures with a platform halfway up and another platform at the top. A crude wooden building can be seen at the base of a derrick at center, while a long wooden building can be seen at the bottom of a small hill at right. Steam is spewing from a structure at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5036
title: View of Westwood Village from a grassy median, April 11, 1932

description: Photograph of a view of Westwood Village from a grassy median, April 11, 1932. A large, light-colored building with a domed roof and a massive arched doorway is at center. A small fountain can be seen in front of it. A divided road can be seen at right, and palm trees are planted on the median. At left is a narrow road with many automobiles parked along the side of the street. There is a tall tower visible in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16185
title: Close-up of a cacti mamellaria plomosa, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a cacti mamellaria plomosa, ca.1920. It is shaped like a small pile of highly dimpled potatoes with numerous tiny clusters of spines. It is growing in a pot.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1884
title: Old Hall of Records, Court House and Hall of Justice, March 26, 1927

description: Photograph of a view of the old Hall of Records, Court House and Hall of Justice, March 26, 1927. The Hall of Records is at center and is a very tall building with hundreds of differently sized rectangular windows. Three conical roof sections are visible, and large dormers can be seen near the base of the roof as well. The Court House is visible at right behind the Hall of Records and is a dark, Gothic building with a small tower at center. The Hall of Justice is a tall, light colored Romanesque building in the background at right. In the foreground, several smaller buildings are visible.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Foster and Kleiser" and "Los Angeles Daily Journal Official Paper for City of and County of Los Angeles Legal Advertising".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20454
title: Portrait of three women behind a large pile of oranges, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of three women behind a large pile of oranges, [s.d.]. The three women are kneeling at center and looking to the left. The two women at left have dark hair, while the woman at right has light hair. The pile of oranges is in front of them, and they are holding several of the large citrus fruits. Behind the women is a wall of orange trees and a wooden ladder can be seen leaning against it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20455
title: Exterior view of the Southwest Museum in Highland Park, February 1942

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Southwest Museum in Highland Park, February 1942. The large, light-colored building is perched on a hill at center. The walls of the building are smooth, giving it a modern look The roof is made of terracotta tiles. At right is a large rectangular tower with a flat roof. An American flag is flying from the top of the tower. There are several arched windows on the top floor and smaller rectangular windows can be seen on the bottom floor. At center, a massive arched window can be seen at center. In the foreground, a grassy hillside is visible, and several trees and bushes dot the landscape.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11
title: View of Los Angeles's Bernard Street, looking east from Figueroa Street, after widening and paving, June 2, 1938

description: Photograph of a view of Los Angeles's Bernard Street, looking east from Figueroa Street, after widening and paving, June 2, 1938. The street is at center and is a paved but lacks painted lanes. Figueroa can be seen in the foreground and is a much wider street with lines painted in the middle. Several early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the side of Bernard, including two large trucks at right. Utility poles line the right side of the street, and small houses can be seen on both sides. A man in a military uniform is walking at right. In the background, a large building says "Thompson" across the top.  Compares to USC-0-1-1-13, a view before widening and paving, dated 12/08/1935.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5804
title: View of earthquake damage in Long Beach, 1933

description: Photograph of a view of earthquake damage in Long Beach, 1933. At center, the remains of a two-story brick building are visible. The top section of the building has fallen down, revealing wooden rafters under the roof. A sign has also fallen from the building and several windows are broken. Debris litters the sidewalk in front of the building. In the background at right, another damaged building is visible; its entire facade has fallen down.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "We buy bicycles", "1508", and "Lawn mowers sharpened".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4978
title: World War I-era amusement park in Venice, showing a sign that says "Swat the Kaiser", 1910-1919

description: Photograph of a World War I-era amusement park in Venice, showing a sign that says "Swat the Kaiser", 1910-1919. A large crowd of people can be seen at center on a wide wooden walkway. At left, the "Swat the Kaiser" can be seen over a large opening in a building. In the background at left, a Ferris Wheel and another large amusement ride can be seen. At right, a large rock is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20456
title: Five women in bathing suits dancing on the beach in Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of five women in bathing suits dancing on the beach in Venice, [s.d.]. The women are lined up in a chorus line at center and are kicking their legs in the air. All five have dark hair and are wearing some sort of bathing suit. Three are wearing shows, while two are barefoot. Several piles of kelp are visible on the sand at right, while small waves are crashing on the shore at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9311
title: Newspaper advertisement for the California Fruit Growers Exchange, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a newspaper advertisement for the California Fruit Growers Exchange, ca.1920. The advertisement consists of a paragraph of information at center surrounded by the outline of an orange. In the lower right corner is a drawing of the distinctive wooden crates used by the California Fruit Growers Exchange. The text of the ad reads as follows: "Ask for California Oranges in this style box. Then because oranges vary --  demand the best to be had -- packed by California Fruit Growers Exchange -- a co-operative organization which includes 4,000 owners of the most highly cultivated California orange groves. The Exchange markets only the pick of the crop -- selected, hand-picked, tree-ripened, full-flavored, cleaned and sorted oranges. This box is your protection. Oranges are prescribed by physicians for their tonic value -- as an aid to digestion, and because of their laxative action, they give balance to any meal. California Navel Oranges are Seedless".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5572
title: Birdseye view of Avalon Harbor in Catalina, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Avalon Harbor in Catalina, 1930-1940. The harbor is at center and is full of small boats. A large steamer is docked at a wharf at center. Another wooden wharf can be seen in the foreground. The semicircular shoreline is at left and is crowded with throngs of people. Many small buildings can be seen. A tall mountain is visible in the background at left, and the Casino is visible on a peninsula at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16186
title: Close-up of a cacti euphorbia, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a cacti euphorbia, ca.1920. It is tall and thin and shaped like a twisting ribbon with ribs and clusters of spines.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14328
title: Portrait of Father Junipero Serra from the chest up, 1785

description: Photograph of portrait of Father Junipero Serra from the chest up, 1785. Copy of an original daguerreotype from Santa Barbara Museum of a painting (1785) at the Convent of San Fernando, Mexico. Friar Serra is shown facing right, his hands at his chest. His robes appear to be embroidered with some sort of pattern.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12345
title: Aerial view of the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, 1920-1930

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, 1920-1930. A large flat field extends into the distance and is dotted irregularly by tall wooden oil derricks. The derricks are taper to a point from the ground. Three large circular oil reservoirs are visible in the foreground. These reservoirs were used in place of tanks. A narrow road can be seen in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20457
title: Yosemite Valley exhibit at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a Yosemite Valley exhibit at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. At left is a diorama of the Yosemite Valley depicting several landmarks, including Half Dome. A sign in front of the diorama reads "The Yosemite Valley in the Sierras of the San Joaquin Valley". A woman in a heavy coat and a broad-brimmed hat is standing to the right of the exhibit and appears to be reading the sign. Tree branches hang from the ceiling.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11868
title: Man operating electric generators in Los Angeles, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a man operating electric generators in Los Angeles, ca.1895. The generators are at center and are belt-driven by reciprocal steam engines. The belt can be seen at center and is connected to a gigantic metal wheel in the foreground at left. A man is standing in the background near the electric generators. The room in which the generators are housed has wooden floorboards and wooden walls. The electric generators have the words "Daft Electric Light" engraved on them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5748
title: Earthquake damage to the Inglewood Grammar School, June 1920

description: Photograph of earthquake damage to the Inglewood Grammar School, June 1920. The two-story school is at center and its main entrance is at left. A large staircase leads up to the front door, which is located on the second story. Rectangular windows in groups of three can be seen around the perimeter of the building. Large cracks are visible in the concrete walls, and large sections of the roof are missing. A row of thin hedges can be seen in the foreground. Picture file card reads "This school is almost a total wreck. The roof has fallen in and is in very bad shape".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11873
title: Interior of the boiler room in Plant #3 at the Long Beach Steam Station, ca.1925

description: Photograph of the interior of the boiler room in Plant #3 at the Long Beach Steam Station, ca.1925. The large room is supported by thick metal girders riveted together. There is a tile floor and several consoles contain gauges. The boilers and their pipes can be seen on both sides of the room. Two men can be seen standing on the floor and looking at the readings on the gauges. The plant was operated by Southern California Edison Company.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20458
title: People working to extinguish the fire on the Ocean Park pier in Santa Monica, 1912

description: Photograph of people working to extinguish the fire on the Ocean Park pier in Santa Monica, 1912. The fire is blazing in the distance at left. A group of onlookers is gathered at center as is watching as firemen drag a large hose towards the building. The dirt road at center is muddy from the water used to fight the fire. An early automobile can be seen at left, and a large horse-drawn wagon is parked near the edge of the street at left. A collection of two-story buildings lines the road.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Brown Block", "Cafeteria", "Oxford", "Applegate's Café", and "Bay City".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10683
title: Interior view of the Ray Day Piston Factory in Seattle, Washington, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Ray Day Piston Factory in Seattle, Washington, 1930-1940. A large machine is at left and a man is working to make pistons. The machine is made mostly of metal, and a large belt can be seen around a wheel at left. Metal filings cover the floor around the machine. At right, two more men inspect stacks of the metal cylinders that are piled high on several wooden tables. The floor and walls of the factory are made from wooden boards.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10489
title: Entrance to the Ringling Brothers circus in Los Angeles, ca.1930

description: Photograph of the entrance to the Ringling Brothers circus in Los Angeles, ca.1930. A massive crowd is gathered at center and left, waiting to enter the large tent that is visible in the background. At right, a group of four men in suits and top hats is performing a minstrel show. Posters on a wall at right advertise the circus's attractions. The big top in the background has several flags flying from its roof, including an American flag at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11996
title: Woman inspecting frozen food in Los Angeles, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of a woman inspecting frozen food in Los Angeles, 1930-1940. The woman is at center and is wearing a light blouse. She has dark hair. She is holding a frozen item in a tray. Several more items, mostly vegetables, are lined up in trays in front of her. In the background, several small cabinets can be seen. Cardboard boxes are stacked on one of the cabinets at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15967
title: Near the junction of the Havasu and Colorado Rivers, Grand Canyon, 1900-1930

description: Photograph looking down into Blue Water or Cataract Canyon, Arizona, near the junction of the Havasu River and Colorado River, Grand Canyon, 1900-1930. The nearly vertical rocky walls of the canyon loom on both sides. The river cuts a narrow swath through the vegetation on the canyon floor far below.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5257
title: Birdseye view of Pier Avenue in Ocean Park showing many horse-drawn vehicles, September, 1904

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Pier Avenue in Ocean Park showing many horse-drawn vehicles, September, 1904. The unpaved street is at center is being traveled by several carriages as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. Large buildings, most of which are at least two stories high, line both sides of the street. A wooden building at right has a large balcony, while a brick building at left has three stories. Sand bags are piled up near the street at left.; Legible signs include, from left to right, "Pier Restaurant", "Wave Furnished Rooms", and "The Big Pier Store".