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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12850
title: Four men standing in front of the California National Guard Air Unit hangars, in April 1925

description: Photograph of four men standing in front of the California National Guard Air Unit hangars, in April 1925. In front of the hangars, the men talk in pairs, the two on the left looking towards the large expanse of land that extends left. Several aircrafts are housed in the rightmost hangar, while automobiles are parked in that of the left. The flat land at left is fenced off, and behind it lies the arborous hillside. A mountainous area can be vaguely discerned at the distance to the left. The back of the photoprint reads: "The illustration shows the availability of the neighboring hillsides for the use of tens of thousands of persons as spectators of the aeronautical events staged in the field below".; Photoprint reads: "Two hangars, US Air Service, used by Cal. Nat. Guard unit. The illustration shows the availability of the neighboring hillsides for the use of tens of thousands of persons as spectators of the aeronautical events staged in the field below" and "These hangars are the property of the U.S. Air Service and are in use by the National Guard of California's Air Unit.  Major C.C. Moosely, in white shirt." .
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12852
title: Two men outside the Pony blimp hangar, taken in April 1920

description: Photograph of two men outside the Pony blimp hangar, taken in April 1920. Two men in suits and hats stand in front of the hangar, with an automobile behind them. To the left stands the hangar, with several wooden planks propped against it at points. In a corner stands a man in overalls beside wood and barrels. At left is an expanse of much-trodden soil that fades into a tree-clustered area in the distance. A complex of structures can be made out next to the trees, and across it to the left stand a line of utility poles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12851
title: California National Guard Air Unit hangars, on April 1925

description: Photograph of the California National Guard Air Unit hangars, on April 1925. The hangars are a double-structure connected by a small office-like area in between. Several aircrafts can be seen in the right hangar, while a few automobiles are visible in the left. In front of the hangars stand four men in a semi-circle. An automobile is parked at the corner of the right hangar. To the right is a stretch of land lined with trees. The image has been edited to the right with red markings made. "These hangars are the property of the U.S. Air Service and are in use by the National Guard of California's Air Unit. Major C.C. Moosely, in white shirt." The men are apparently checking out the site for aeronautic conditions, for a mooring mast site and also for availability for air shows.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12903
title: View of an airplane on the runway of the Los Angeles International Airport, in February 1971

description: Photograph of a view of an airplane on the runway of the Los Angeles International Airport, in February 1971. The airplane sits in the foreground tilting slightly to the right, and the runway splits in two directions. In the center background is a structure topped with a parabolic arches. Left of this is a car parking lot, and to the right are several airplanes near what appears to be a terminal. In the distance, the tops of buildings, houses and trees can be made out, and even further down to the left is a misted mountainside.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12905
title: Aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950. The airport takes center, and extends toward the bottom left side of the picture. Several airplanes sit around a rectangular building at the right-hand side of the airport, while a parking lot filled with automobiles is situated to its right. In the foreground is a largely empty plot of land, which has linked roof structures at its upper right corner. In the background is the city of Los Angeles, and the mountains can vaguely be seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12909
title: Los Angeles International Airport control tower, in May 1961

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles International Airport control tower, in May 1961. At center, the tower is 172 feet in height, dominating the entrance to new terminal area near Century and Sepulveda Boulevards. "Office space for airport administration and other executive branches is provided in lower floors of the tower structure and also in the wings on either side. Federal Aviation Agency personnel and radar-electronic equipment will occupy space from the 7th floor up, with air traffic controller staff on 24-hour duty in the control cab" reads the photoprint. In front of the lower part of the building stands a line of flags on tall poles. Two people make their way to the building at center. In the foreground to the left stands a palm tree, with a sprinkling of plant life to its right.; Photoprint reads: "Los Angeles International Airport control tower, 182 feet in height, dominates entrance to new terminal area near Century and Sepulveda Boulevards. Office space for airport administration and other executive branches is provided in lower floors of the tower structure and also in the wings on either side. Federal Aviation Agency personnel and radar-electronic equipment will occupy space from the 7th floor up, with air traffic controller staff on 24-hour duty in the control ca. From Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director Department of Airports #1 World Way L.A. 45 Spring 6-0060".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12910
title: Aerial view of the control tower administration building at the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, in September 1961

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the control tower administration building at the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, in September 1961. "Ticketing and satellite buildings No. 7 are in the background at the left. In the background at the right is Satellite No. 5, Western Airlines, and a portion of Ticketing Building No. 6, Regional Carriers." On both sides of the control tower are car parking lots, and yet another large one stretches out behind it. In front of the building is a line of international flags on tall poles. Directly in front of the flags is a large oval in the middle of which is a square-like platform or perhaps a fountain area. Two roads wind before the building and twist towards the backmost right of the picture. In the right foreground is a group of palm trees, while the distance is composed of what appears to be a residential area.; Photoprint reads: "Aerial view of control tower-administration building at the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Ticketing and satellite buildings No. 7 are in the background at the left. In the background at the right is Satellite No. 5, Western Airlines, and a portion of Ticketing Building No. 6, Regional Carriers. From Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Dept. of Airports, #1 World Way, L.A. 9 646 5260".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12915
title: Aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport facing northeast, with an emphasis on the runway, in December 1951

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport facing northeast, with an emphasis on the runway, in December 1951. The picture has been blatantly edited with some sort of white substance to highlight the runway system at the airport at center. Around this, the cityscape stretches in all directions. In the foreground one can make out the tops of houses and fields, and in the distance, the city extends and tapers off with a  mountainous border at areas.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12916
title: Artist's conception  of how the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport will appear from the air after the $50 million terminal is completed and in operation, in May 1961

description: Photograph of an artist's conception  of how the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport will appear from the air after the $50 million terminal is completed and in operation, in May 1961. From the photoprint's backside: "The entrance to the terminal area is dominated by the 172 foot high administration-control tower building. The ultra-modernistic theme structure, with a sky-high restaurant and observation deck, is located in the center of the 5000 car capacity parking lot. When completed, the new complex will consist of six ticketing and seven satellite buildings, with space reserved for one additional ticketing and satellite building when needed in the future." Picture shows the parabolic arches right of center, surrounded by parking lots on both sides, and the airplanes around round stations on both sides of the area. In the foreground is a road that winds from center right down center left and turns into the airport. Two main thoroughfares run parallel on opposite ends of the parking lots.; Photoprint reads: "Artist's conception of how the new jet age terminal at Los Angeles International Airport will appear from the air after the $50 million terminal is completed and in operation. The entrance to the terminal area is dominated by the 172 foot high administration-control tower building. The ultra-modernistic theme structure, with a sky-high restaurant and observation deck, is located in the center of the 5000 car capacity parking lot. When completed, the new complex will consist of six ticketing and seven satellite buildings, with space reserved for one additional ticketing and satellite building when needed in the future. From: Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Dept. of Airports #1 World Way L.A. 45 Spring 6-0060".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17087
title: Panel side of the Altar of the Virgin at Mission Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the panel side of the Altar of the Virgin at Mission Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1900. A niche above the elaborate panel holds a figure of the Virgin Mary holding an infant. Vases on the altar hold flowers.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12917
title: Drawing of the "Theme Building" at the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1961

description: Photograph of a drawing of the Theme Building at the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1961. The parabolic arches stand at center with the circular building beneath it. A plane flies overhead at right. Automobiles park in the car park in front of the building, and a few figures can be seen walking about. The silhouettes of trees dot the area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12887
title: Lights spelling out "LA" at the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1930(?)

description: Photograph of lights spelling out "LA" at the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1930(?). At center, the letters LA slant upwards, a stark bright contrast against the dark night sky. Above the letters is a small sphere of light, presumably at the end of a post or tower. The background is pitch black.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12890
title: Aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950. The airport sits at center, with car parking lots in front of it, and airplanes in front of the runway that spans it at the back. Around the perimeter of the area are several roads that lead to a residential area in the rightmost foreground and perhaps in the background as well. A large empty field is situated at the bottom left-hand corner, while several large structures sit at the upper-left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12894
title: Arrival lobby at the Los Angeles International Airport, in May 1961

description: Photograph of the arrival lobby at the Los Angeles International Airport, in May 1961. People wait on rows of cushioned seats in the center of the lobby. Right of center stand three concrete posts that extend from floor to ceiling. Another two can be seen at the leftmost background. In the background is a phone booth area where several coin-operated phones are divided into small cubicles. A man and woman stand together in the narrow space of one of these at center. In the left part of the background, a staircase leads from this floor to a higher level. In the rightmost background, a man in light-colored clothes pushes a cart.; Photoprint reads: "Portion of public level in one of the six spacious satellite buildings where passengers will arrive and depart at the new Los Angeles International Airport Jet-age terminal. Each building has approximately 55,000 square feet of floor space, and offers such accommodations as an attractive first-class restaurant, a coffee shop, cocktail bar, news-gift stand, waiting room and check stand, as well as access to the ten plane positions which encircle the structure. From Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Department of Airports, #1 World Way, L.A. 45 Spring 6-0060".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12895
title: View of a 707 Continental Airlines jetliner with the Los Angeles International Airport behind it, September 29, 1961

description: Photograph of a view of a 707 Continental Airlines jetliner with the Los Angeles International Airport behind it, September 29, 1961. In the foreground sits a plane on the south ramp of the airport's new jet age passenger terminal. The plane is marked "Continental Airlines" on its side and "Golden Jet Continental" on its tail. Behind the plane, the "great parabolic arches of futuristic theme structure form impressive backdrop" to the left. Beside it stands a tower with the number 7 on it. To the right of the background is a large car parking lot lined with street lamps. In the distance, several structures can be made out, and a residential part of the city can be seen beyond that. Photograph is from Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Dept. of Airports #1 World Way, L.A.-9 646-5260.; Photoprint reads: "Great parabolic arches o futuristic theme structure form impressive backdrop for 707 jetliner taxiing along the south ramp of Los Angeles International Airport's new jet age passenger terminal. From Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Dept. of Airports #1 World Way, L.A.-9 646-5260".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12896
title: Night view of Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1961

description: Photograph of a night view of Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1961. The airport stretches out at center, and the words "United Air Lines" are illuminated at the side in two areas. Under the light of several bright lamps, one can see the parking lot full of automobiles in neat lines. Two busses are parked to the side of the airport at right, and in front of them is a row of cars. In front of the airport run two roads divided by a small strip lined with palm trees. Behind the air port drop-off point stand several aircrafts, behind which is what appears to be a boarding area. Behind the airport sits the cityscape, dotted with lights but otherwise steeped in darkness.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12897
title: View of the parabolic arches of the Los Angeles International Airport from a parking lot, in November 1961

description: Photograph of a view of the parabolic arches of the Los Angeles International Airport from a parking lot, in November 1961. The arches stand in the center of the background, surrounded by automobiles from the airport parking lots. In the foreground sit four automobiles of different makes and colors. In the background to the left string a line of light posts, and a single airplane facing left sits behind them. Eight-headed light posts are scattered in around the parking lot as well. A flat structure sits to the rightmost background, and a tower bearing the number 2 appears left of it. Background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12898
title: Close-up of the parabolic arches at the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1961

description: Photograph of a close-up of the parabolic arches at the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1961. The arches sweep over a large circular structure at center, and a round area lined with windows sprouts from an unseen base. Around the airport area is a parking lot lined with a wire fence, in which several automobiles park. A group of palm trees sit left of center, and sprinklings of foliage line the building. A tall post with eight street lamp heads on it is situated to the left. The background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12899
title: Control tower at the Los Angeles International Airport behind a large parking lot, in November 1961

description: Photograph of the control tower at the Los Angeles International Airport behind a large parking lot, in November 1961. Automobiles of various makes and sixes line the parking lot in the foreground, while a group of palm trees can be seen to the left. In the background is the control tower atop the administrative building, behind which stand a line of flagpoles. In the distance is a fenced area lined with utility poles and street lamps.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12900
title: Control tower at the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1961

description: Photograph of the control tower at the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1961. The control tower stands tall above the administrative building beneath it, all to the left of a row of flags which stand behind the pool bearing the 'flame of freedom'. A group of automobiles park facing right from a parking lot at left. In front of these stand several palm trees, framing the picture. In the rightmost background, a few more cars can be seen at a parking lot across the street. Utility poles line the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17088
title: Main altar at Mission Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the main altar at Mission Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1900. The wall is painted behind the altar. Tall candlesticks can be seen sitting on top of a ledge. Seven panels with arched tops surround a niche holding a figure above the altar. A rail runs in front of the altar. Plain exposed rafters are visible at top.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14383
title: Monk on a walkway that leads into the cemetery at the Santa Barbara Mission, 1898

description: Photograph of the walkway to the side of the church which leads into the cemetery at Santa Barbara Mission, 1898. At center, a man in monk's habits stands on a dirt pathway along the side of the Mission's church building, looking towards a line of young trees planted along the church. In the background, the belfry can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12901
title: "Flame of freedom" at the Los Angeles International Airport, November 1961

description: Photograph of the "flame of freedom" at the Los Angeles International Airport, November 1961. At the center of the "court of flags" stands an eight-foot-high perpetual 'Flame of Freedom', "symbolizing progress and understanding in the age of flight, as well as vigorous, but friendly competition of free nations at peace". Sixty-three flagpoles fly the United States, California, and Los Angeles City flags with 12 foreign flags representing the native lands of the six foreign airlines serving Los Angeles. However, only the bases of these flag poles can be seen. "The pool is a fifty-foot square, made of black California granite, symbolizing that this airport stands on the solid ground, the progressive character, and welcome land of the State of California." Inscribed on this granite square are the words: "Flame of freedom symbol of understanding and progress in the age of flight". In the background stands the airport's control tower set against the black of night.; Photoprint reads: "The impressive court of flags has in its center an eight-foot-high perpetual 'Flame of Freedom', symbolizing progress and understanding in the age of flight, as well as vigorous, but friendly competition of free nations at peace. Sixty-three flagpoles fly the United States, California, and Los Angeles City flags with 12 foreign flags, representing the native lands of the six foreign airlines serving Los Angeles. The pool is a fifty-foot square, made of black California granite, symbolizing that this airport stands on the solid ground, the progressive character, and welcome land of the State of California. From: Peggy G. Hereford, Public Relations Director, Dept. of Airports #1 World Way L.A. 9 646-5260".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12902
title: Commemoration plaque presented to the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1954

description: Photograph of a commemoration plaque presented to the Los Angeles International Airport, in November 1954. Carved in marble read the words "Presented to the city of Los Angeles in commemoration of the inauguration the trans-polar air route directly connecting the city of Los Angeles with the European Continent by Scandinavian Airlines System November 15, 1954". Behind the plaque is a piece of cloth, possibly used to unveil it. To the right of the background is the backside of a man in a suit. To the left is a wire fence behind which several men stand watching, some holding their hands over their eyes to shade them from the sun. Behind them is the flat top of a building and two palm trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12865
title: "Frisbies Dirigible" mid-air, ca.1908

description: Photograph of "Frisbies Dirigible" mid-air, ca.1908. A front-view of the airship as it soars through the air. Below, the top of a pole can be seen. The background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12864
title: Airship C-2 in mid-air, ca.1908

description: Photograph of airship C-2 in mid-air, ca.1908. The aircraft hovers over the land below, with an American flag waving from its rear, and the mark "C-2" is in large print on the craft's side. The background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12862
title: View of the airship "Patrie" on a French postcard, ca.1907

description: Photograph of the airship "Patrie" on a French postcard, ca.1907. A crowd gathers below the airship as several people board it. Several cables hold the ship to the ground, attached to a fence area below it. A French flag is hung by the craft's tail. In the foreground is a grassy field. In the background, another field extends into the tree-lined distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12863
title: Airship "Patrie" on a French postcard, ca.1907

description: Photograph of the airship "Patrie" on a French postcard, ca.1907. A large crowd assembles around the airship, which is seen at an angle from its front end. A series of cables keeps the aircraft strapped to the ground. A few people on board the craft bend and fix their belongings, and one makes to leave the craft from a ladder on the left. To the left of the craft is a small structure labeled "B". The craft has the word "Patrie" painted on its front in bold letters. In the distance, a few trees can be seen, and a mountainous area can be vaguely made out.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12861
title: French Airship "La Ville de Paris" on a postcard, ca.1907

description: Photograph of French Airship "La Ville de Paris" on a postcard, ca.1907. A crowd gathers below the airship, composed of men in suits and women both in peasant wear and Sunday best. The dirigible hovers above the crowd, a large ship with several pointed balloon extensions on its rear end. In the foreground, a man in a suit and hat sits on the hillside surrounded by several women in simple clothing and bonnets. Behind him stand more women in fancier garb. In the background, several houses can be made out among the trees.; Letter on the back of postcard from Coie Brown Shipley to Miss E. B. Croswell reads as follows: "Your letter received ok. Letters for breakfast taste good. One from Sadie We. Morning. We are well and hearty. Better direct!".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12856
title: Large airship being held down by men, perhaps at a military "balloon school" in Arcadia, ca.1915

description: Photograph of a large airship being held down by men, perhaps at a military "balloon school" in Arcadia, ca.1915. Hovering several feet above the ground, the airship tilts toward the left slightly. Below it to the right, several people hold onto a rope connected to the ship, anchoring it. Behind the people are a series of barrack-like buildings. Beyond this, an arborous area can be seen, followed by the mountains in the distance.