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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17729
title: Mission San Diego Alcala in ruins, ca.1905

description: Photograph of Mission San Diego Alcala in ruins, ca.1905. Much of the structure in view has collapsed. A few fragmented walls still stand showing signs of deterioration such as peeling stucco, uneven wall texture, and crumbled adobe bricks and other debris that litter the ground nearby. Next to the dilapidated wall and in the foreground is a wooden crate.; "Mission San Diego is the oldest mission in California, and the first link in the 'chain' of missions that stretches 650 miles along the El Camino Real or King's Highway. On Presidio Hill there stands a large cross on which the following words are written: 'Here Father Serra first raised the cross. Here began the first mission, here the first town, San Diego, July 16, 1769.'" -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17730
title: View of the bell tower and nearby buildings at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the bell tower and nearby buildings at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, [s.d.]. The bell tower is about two-stories tall and holds two bells. Next to the bell tower is a single-story building.; "Mission San Antonio De Pala was founded by Father Antonio Peyri OFM on June 13th, 1816. It is the only one of the original Spanish California Missions to survive in its purpose of service to the Native American Indians. The Mission at Pala was built as an "assistencia" to the larger Mission at San Luis Ray - (west of Pala on Highway 76). After Mexico received independence from Spain in 1834, the California Missions continued to be ad-ministered by the founders, the Franciscan Friars. Because the Mission lands were among the most valuable in California, they were secularized and confiscated by the Mexican Government in 1835. Many Mexican landowners acquired the Mission lands for themselves. The Indian population refused to be exploited and the Mission 'ranchos' generally fell into decay." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17731
title: Altar of Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, showing wooden statue made by the Indians, ca.1898

description: Photograph of the altar of Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, showing wooden statue made by the Indians, ca.1898. Four statues decorate the dilapidated altar. Three of which are men (saints?) in church garb, and one of them is a woman (Virgin Mary?) in a robe-like outfit.; "Mission San Antonio De Pala was founded by Father Antonio Peyri OFM on June 13th, 1816. It is the only one of the original Spanish California Missions to survive in its purpose of service to the Native American Indians. The Mission at Pala was built as an "assistencia" to the larger Mission at San Luis Ray - (west of Pala on Highway 76). After Mexico received independence from Spain in 1834, the California Missions continued to be ad-ministered by the founders, the Franciscan Friars. Because the Mission lands were among the most valuable in California, they were secularized and confiscated by the Mexican Government in 1835. Many Mexican landowners acquired the Mission lands for themselves. The Indian population refused to be exploited and the Mission 'ranchos' generally fell into decay." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17732
title: Ancient baptismal font at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the ancient baptismal font at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, ca.1900. The font resides in a groove cut into the wall. The pictures painted on the wall depict gravestones, a book, an arch, and corridor arches. The adobe (or brick?) floor is uneven and cracking.; "Mission San Antonio De Pala was founded by Father Antonio Peyri OFM on June 13th, 1816. It is the only one of the original Spanish California Missions to survive in its purpose of service to the Native American Indians. The Mission at Pala was built as an "assistencia" to the larger Mission at San Luis Ray - (west of Pala on Highway 76). After Mexico received independence from Spain in 1834, the California Missions continued to be ad-ministered by the founders, the Franciscan Friars. Because the Mission lands were among the most valuable in California, they were secularized and confiscated by the Mexican Government in 1835. Many Mexican landowners acquired the Mission lands for themselves. The Indian population refused to be exploited and the Mission 'ranchos' generally fell into decay." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17733
title: Statue of Saint Louis, King of France, at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a statue of Saint Louis, King of France, at Mission Asistencia of San Antonio at Pala, ca.1900. Saint Louis, dressed in armor and wearing a cape, stands with his weight shifted to his right foot. His left hand is resting to his side while the other hand is held near his chest. Drawings (or paintings) decorate the wall behind the statue. The statue is situated in the center and underneath an image of an arch supported by columns. Crosses are perched on the ends and one at the center of the arch.; "Mission San Antonio De Pala was founded by Father Antonio Peyri OFM on June 13th, 1816. It is the only one of the original Spanish California Missions to survive in its purpose of service to the Native American Indians. The Mission at Pala was built as an "assistencia" to the larger Mission at San Luis Ray - (west of Pala on Highway 76). After Mexico received independence from Spain in 1834, the California Missions continued to be ad-ministered by the founders, the Franciscan Friars. Because the Mission lands were among the most valuable in California, they were secularized and confiscated by the Mexican Government in 1835. Many Mexican landowners acquired the Mission lands for themselves. The Indian population refused to be exploited and the Mission 'ranchos' generally fell into decay." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21215
title: Exterior view of the Church of San Juan at Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1880

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Church of San Juan at Santa Cruz, New Mexico, ca.1880. Three bells can be seen hanging from the top of the adobe (or stone) structure at center.  People can be seen milling about in front inside of a low wall. A cross can be seen in front of the building, while mountains are visible in the background. Similar to CHS-8695.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14524
title: Two men riding burros on a country road in Mexico, ca.1905

description: Photograph of two men riding burros on a country road in Mexico, ca.1905. Behind them are two small buildings with thatched roofs. In front of them is a low stone walled embankment on top of which are trees. Both men are wearing white (including sombreros).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13946
title: Exterior view of Mission San Francisco de la Espada in dilapidated condition, San Antonio, Texas, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the exterior view of Mission San Francisco de la Espada in dilapidated condition, San Antonio, Texas, ca.1900. The façade features a large arched doorway and three arched openings in the parapet to house the mission bells. Trees are visible in the background. Bushes grow wildly in the front and side of the mission. Picture file card reads: "erected 1729".; "Founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, this was the first mission in Texas. In 1731, the mission was transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built at Espada in 1745. The church was completed in 1756." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13947
title: Exterior view of the Alamo (erected 1716), San Antonio, Texas, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the exterior view of the Alamo (erected 1716), San Antonio, Texas, ca.1900. Double-door gates opens outward allowing entrance to the famous Spanish mission turned fort. The façade features a multi-curved parapet. Underneath the parapet are two arched windows flanking a rectangular window. The entrance below the windows is decorated (or supported) with four column-like buttresses with fancy moldings and designs. Picture file card reads: "A Franciscan mission. During the war of Texas and Mexico used as a fort".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7178
title: Panoramic view of Mission Valley with the mission in the distance, San Diego, ca.1880

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Mission Valley with the mission in the distance, San Diego, ca.1880. In the foreground is a small cluster of houses. Closer to the mountains (upper right) is another cluster of houses and buildings. Other homes and buildings are widely scattered across the valley.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m640
title: Panoramic view of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and nearby buildings, corner of Main Street and 4th Street, ca.1923

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and nearby buildings, corner of Main Street and 4th Street, ca.1923. The two-story corner building has one entrance on each street. Both entrances feature a large arched doorway flanked by a pair of columns. Above the entrance is a wide pediment with fancy ornamental moldings. The building is reminiscent of Greek-revival style architecture. The streets are filled with pedestrian, vehicle and railway car traffic. Legible signs include: "United States Army recruiting service", "Hotel Rosslyn", "Trunks", "drugs", "Hibernian bldg.", "Van Nuys".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m562
title: Panoramic view of Sixth Street and Olive Street, ca.1912

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Sixth Street and Olive Street, ca.1912. Street repair work is being done near the sidewalk at left. The men use pick axes to dig up the ground. Pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages travel down the streets.; Legible signs include: "Golden Gate Compressed Yeast Co., 603 S. Olive", "Parker fountain pen", "Central Park pharmacy, Barritt the druggist, purest drugs and chemicals, prescription experts, patent medicines at lowest [...] prices, perfumes, stationery, fires[...]pe sundries, the best coldest soda in the city, fine candies, fresh [...], [ph]one your orders, prompt free deliveries, home 372 [...]", "cut rate druggist", "the Silver City", "[...]ington books", "the Glenngarry", "furnished rooms", "park view", "Geo W. Walker's, Fontella, 5¢ cigars smoke like 10¢", "optimo", "ice cream 5¢ & 10¢", "Counsello[p], king of 5¢ cigars".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12357
title: Oil well fire at Taft in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, ca.1920

description: Photograph of an oil well fire at Taft in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, ca.1920. The fire blazes forty feet into the air. Dark clouds of smoke billow from the flames. About a dozen men stand near the fire. A building stands at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12175
title: Loggers posing by a Washington red cedar, ca.1900

description: Photograph of loggers posing by a Washington red cedar, ca.1900. The loggers are holding axes and saws and are standing at left and right wearing pants with suspenders. A third man can be seen in the background to the right of the large tree trunk down center. Divisional lines are carved into the log to prepare the shingles for extraction. Picture file card reads: "This log cuts 110,000 shingles".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12202
title: Lumber flume cutting through rocky terrain in Fresno County, California, ca.1905

description: Photograph of lumber flume cutting through rocky terrain in Fresno County, California, ca.1905. A man (at left) wearing a dark sports jacket and dark, brimmed hat stands with his back turned to the camera. The terrain around the flume shows scattered coniferous trees, moving to a consistent forest in the background. In the extreme background, more mountainous terrain capped with trees can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17770
title: View of the Pacific Ocean, ca.1900-1950

description: Photograph of a view of the Pacific Ocean, ca.1900-1950. Turbulent waters break against rocks, throwing heavy spray.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14033
title: Twenty-ton meteorite comprised of nickel and iron discovered in Oregon City, Oregon, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a twenty-ton meteorite comprised of nickel and iron discovered in Oregon City, Oregon, ca.1920. A coil of rope sits in front of the meteorite, which is supported by a platform made of about ten wooden beams. The perimeter is surrounded first by a short wooden fence and then, in the background, a taller picket fence. Sparse trees are visible, and some kind of structure stands in the extreme background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13780
title: Navajo Indian, "Friendly", wearing solid silver neck ornaments and belt, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a Navajo Indian, "Friendly", wearing solid silver neck ornaments and belt, ca.1900. The man appears to be leaning against a large adobe all. His attire is comprised of a headband, a tightly-patterned shirt, a belt with four visible medallions or buckles, a necklace with a crescent-moon styled pendant and beads, and what appears to be white linen pants. The man's long hair has been pulled behind his face. The photograph ends above the man's knees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17771
title: California Wild Cat (Felis lynx), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a California Wild Cat (Felis lynx), [s.d.]. The striped longhair cat is seated with folded hindquarters in front of sparse foliage. It is growling with its ears pulled back.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1402
title: Exterior of The Broadway Department Store established by Arthur Letts on Feb. 27th, 1896 on the corner of Broadway and Fourth Street (streetscape) ca.1899

description: Photograph of the exterior of The Broadway Department Store established by Arthur Letts on Feb. 27th, 1896 on the corner of Broadway and Fourth Street (streetscape) ca.1899. The store's entrance is shaded by a striped canopy under which is a sign that reads "Will be placed on sale M[ond]ay banna[na] [...]ces." To the extreme left on the sidewalk in front of the store are two rocking horses and some kind of object which reads "15" The two leftmost windows above the store both read "Geo. J. Birkel / pianos." followed to the right by two that read "Doctor[...]" On the street, a horse-drawn carriage can be seen moving past the telephone pole between it and the store. In front of the carriage, in the extreme foreground, a harnessed ox is pictured partially.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m587
title: Lithograph by Charles Kuchel and Emil Dresel depicting Los Angeles looking north from Temple Street, ca.1857

description: Photograph of a lithograph by Charles Kuchel and Emil Dresel depicting Los Angeles looking north from Temple Street, ca.1857. The U.S. Hotel is in the foreground at the corner of Main Street and Market Street, which are being traveled by horses and riders. Assorted people and horses are further dispersed throughout the spaces between the primarily single-story buildings of the picture.  A mountain range is shown in the extreme background.  The caption underneath the illustration reads " Los Angles-1857 / (From the Historical Files of Title Insurance and Trust Co.)" Compares to CHS-5308.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14526
title: Woman carrying large pottery jar on shoulder and boy carrying two pails near small house, Juarez, Mexico, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a woman carrying large pottery jar on shoulder and boy carrying two pails near small house, Juarez, Mexico, ca.1905. They are doing chores. Three other children and a small dog are in the image. Clothing is hung out to dry on lines attached to the adobe? brick house. A tree whose branches are devoid of foliage is behind them in front of a tall adobe(?) brick wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17772
title: Interior view of the Mission San Gabriel showing the altar lavishly decorated for a wedding, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the interior view of the Mission San Gabriel showing the altar lavishly decorated for a wedding, ca.1895. On the far wall of the mission are six statues framed by faux archways. They are arranged in two tiers of three, with the central archway of each being slightly larger than either of the two that flank it. On the altar itself is a crucifix about which are arranged five candelabras each containing three candles. The mission is filled with palm fronds and other foliage.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17774
title: Pumpkin field near Monterey, California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a pumpkin field near Monterey, California, [s.d.]. In the terrain behind the field, hills marked by sparse vegetation and a winding road lined by a post-and-wire fence can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17768
title: Indians watching a horse race, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Indians watching a horse race, ca.1900. From left to center, eleven Indians in European frontiersman dress stand against a post-and-rail fence on the field at a racetrack with their backs to the camera. Three non-Indians are also standing against the fence to the extreme right, talking. The stands, full of people, are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17775
title: Mounted Indian policemen, Washington(?), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of mounted Indian policemen, Washington(?), [s.d.]. Eight Indians on horses face the camera in what appear to be uniforms, although some have their jackets open and unbuttoned. Another Indian stands on a crate in front of them, also facing the camera in a light hat and a jacket similar to the men behind him. Children and other adults stand on the ground behind the policemen, almost all of them Indian. A black dog with a white head is lying down at right in front of the horses.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2031
title: San Pedro Harbor and Timm's Landing picturing a breakwater from Terminal (Dead Man's?) Island,ca.1900

description: Photograph of San Pedro Harbor and Timm's Landing picturing a breakwater from Terminal (Dead Man's?) Island, ca.1900. The breakwater zigzags in from the left of the photograph making its way towards the town on the shore. At left, a flagpole can be seen jutting above the houses. Just behind, a large hill slopes in from outside the frame, tapering to flat land as it progresses to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m978
title: Lumber dock at the San Pedro Harbor Entrance between Dead Man's Island, West Jetty and Terminal Island ca.1895

description: Photograph of a lumber dock at the San Pedro Harbor Entrance between Dead Man's Island, West Jetty and Terminal Island ca.1895. Just past the building in the extreme foreground which is obscured by trees is a large quantity of stacked processed lumber (planks and beams). Just beyond this in the harbor is a long ship with four flag-topped masts beyond which several much smaller boats and the mouth of the breakwater between Terminal Island and the harbor can be seen. Dead Man's island has not yet been removed.  It is visible on the left side of the mouth. A dredge is active in the channel. Tripling its population between 1900 and 1910 causing the real estate and construction industries to boom, Los Angeles began importing large quantities of lumber from the Pacific Northwest.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4514
title: Inner San Pedro Harbor from the lumberyard, looking north to Wilmington and Terminal Island, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the inner San Pedro Harbor from the lumberyard, looking north to Wilmington and Terminal Island, [s.d.]. Three buildings are visible. The first, in the extreme foreground, is partially visible and appears to be in the craftsman style. The second, in the background closest to the inlet, is fully visible, one-story and also appears to be in the craftsman style. Between them, what appears to be a small shed is amongst the lumber. "A general view northeasterly from a position which would now (1945) correspond to Berth 92. The building in the foreground was situated on the southerly side of Boschke Slough. Morman Island [sic] (aka Mormon Island) may be seen as a little cluster of buildings beyond the open body of water which would now correspond to the Turning Basin."--unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4468
title: San Pedro Harbor looking northeast from the Southern Pacific Depot / Railroad yard, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the San Pedro Harbor looking northeast from the Southern Pacific Depot / Railroad yard, ca.1895. Railroad tracks flanked to either side by lumber make their way to a one-story building at the mouth of the harbor. Other similarly designed structures, also one-story, continue into the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2033
title: San Pedro and Old Jetty breakwater extending north to Terminal Island from Dead Man's Island, ca.1900

description: Photograph of San Pedro and Old Jetty breakwater extending north to Terminal Island from Dead Man's Island, ca.1900. Along the breakwater, which extends through the inner harbor, small shack-like buildings can be seen. To the left in the harbor, close to the mainland, what appears to be a channel marker is also visible. At the termination of the breakwater, a large building is pictured.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2922
title: San Pedro Harbor looking north from Dead Man's Island, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the San Pedro Harbor looking north from Dead Man's Island, ca.1900. There is the beginning of hills to the right and three ships in the harbor. The first, to the left, has three masts.  The second two are one in front of the other, making it difficult to determine the exact number masts per ship. However, together they make a total of six. "Open Roodstead began construction of breakwater."--unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14527
title: Woman and boy with small burro twins, Juarez, Mexico, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a woman and boy with two little burro twins, Juarez, Mexico, ca.1905. The burros are pets. Another large burro is at right. The people are in front of the entry to a home which is built into the side of a slight embankment. A blanket is propped up in front of the entry to provide protection from the elements. A pile of kindling wood is under the cover. Another house (adobe?) is on top of the embankment. Two other small children are on top of the embankment at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4461
title: Timm's Landing and the San Pedro Harbor from the bluff, ca.1883

description: Photograph of Timm's Landing and the San Pedro Harbor from the bluff, ca.1883. Dead Man's island and the breakwater are visible. The foreground shows large quantities of stacked lumber leading toward a collection of four buildings. The largest, central building is two-story with a porch on its harbor side, facing out towards the water. Steps lead from the porch to a walkway that terminates in the second, smaller shack-like building. The third, to the right, seems to be one-story. Further in the foreground and to the right of this, the fourth building of indeterminate architecture is visible. In the harbor to the extreme right background, a ship with three masts can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17776
title: Entrance to the San Pedro Harbor from Dead Man's Island looking north toward Pt. Fermin, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the entrance to the San Pedro Harbor from Dead Man's Island looking north toward Pt. Fermin, ca.1900. A ship to the left, and the beginnings of the breakwater are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4463
title: San Pedro Harbor looking southwest from Crescent Place (or Plaza?) on Point Fermin, ca.1888

description: Photograph of San Pedro Harbor looking southwest from Crescent Place (or Plaza?) on Point Fermin, ca.1888. The foreground shows several trees and sparse vegetation surrounded by a fence. In the distance on Pt. Fermin (on early maps, sometimes spelled "Firmin"), a hotel is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2911
title: White Point Japanese abalone farm on the coast of San Pedro Harbor northwest from Point Fermin, ca.1900

description: Photograph of White Point (formerly Royal Palms) Japanese abalone farm, hotel and sulfur baths on the coast of San Pedro Harbor northwest from Point Fermin, ca.1900.