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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3978
title: Portion of a bridge, taken from below, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portion of a bridge, taken from below, [s.d.]. The bridge is held up by four large pillars that can be seen side-by-side at center. A concrete railing is visible on the bridge, and a lamp-post can be seen on the bridge to the left of center. A wooden building with a sloped roof, a tower, and trees can be seen in the left background beyond the river that is visible underneath the bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3979
title: Concrete viaduct over a street, showing automobiles below the viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of concrete viaduct over a street, showing automobiles below the viaduct, [s.d.]. In the foreground at center, a wide street can be seen extending from left to right. On the opposite side of the road at center, a large utility pole stretches past the top of the image. To the left, a large concrete viaduct can be seen over the road extending into the background at right. Small lampposts line the edge of the viaduct. Concrete, arched columns support the viaduct from the road. Below the viaduct, at least four automobiles can be seen near some of the columns. In the extreme background at right, the viaduct can be seen leading to a large tunnel in the side of a mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3980
title: Concrete viaduct over a street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of concrete viaduct over a street, [s.d.]. In the foreground, a pile of dirt can be seen at right and small clusters of vegetation sit to the left. In the background at center, a wide street can be seen extending from left to right. To the right, a large concrete viaduct can be seen over the road extending into the background at left. Small lampposts line the edge of the viaduct. Concrete, arched columns support the viaduct from the road. In the extreme background at left, the viaduct can be seen leading to a large tunnel in the side of a mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3981
title: Concrete viaduct over a river (possibly the Los Angeles River), shown from below the viaduct, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of concrete viaduct over a river (possibly the Los Angeles River), shown from below the viaduct, [s.d.]. In the foreground, dirt and sparse amounts of weeds can be seen. At center, the underside of a large concrete viaduct is visible. A large, single column is shown at center with arched support. Along the top of the viaduct, a small lamppost is visible. A small column is visible further to the right. In the extreme background at left, what appears to be a small railway car is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3957
title: Automobiles crossing a bridge over a ravine in Los Angeles, 1930-1949

description: Photograph of automobiles crossing a bridge over a ravine in Los Angeles, 1930-1949. The ravine can be seen cutting across the image in the background from right to left. A road runs from the foreground at left to the background at center, where it intersects a road that parallels the ravine. The bridge is visible at center, and two cars can be seen on the bridge. In the background, a line of tall hills can be seen. Utility poles are visible along the roads.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3973
title: View of a grade separation over a street and railroad tracks, ca.1930-1949

description: Photograph of a view of a grade separation over a street and railroad tracks, ca.1930-1949. The concrete bridge can be seen going across the image from left to right in the background. A very wide highway passes under the bridge and extends from the foreground to the background. Two sets of railroad tracks separate the different directions of travel on the road. Tall mountains can be seen at left and right, and a network of utility wires is visible overhead.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3975
title: View of railroad tracks under a concrete viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of railroad tracks under a concrete viaduct in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The tracks extend from the foreground at left towards the background at center. A wide concrete bridge passes over the tracks from right to left. Utility wires are visible far in the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16814
title: Mission register page in the hand of Father Francisco Palou, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Mission register page in the hand of Father Francisco Palou, California, ca.1900. The image shows an enlarged section of a page from a Mission register written in the hand of Father Francisco Palou, friend and biographer of Father Junipero Serra. The document concerns the foundation, support, and patronage of the missions by Father Serra, Señor Juan Antonio Maria Bucanelli y Yrseca, and Señor Marquez de Croija.; "Missioneros de Llzo [?] Apostolica Colegio de San Fernando, Nombrados por el R.P.E. Junipero Serra Presidente de todas las missiones. [New paragraph] Fundose esta Mission haruiendo ya concluido su Virreynato el exemo Sr. Marquez de Croija, y en friado en su luscix el 2 ya mo Sr. Juan Antonio Maria Bucanelli y Yrseca por haber encaroado de nusco la Fundacion, y Patrocinado con igual zeto que su unfecessor. [New paragraph] Consta este bzo. de 192 foyas uhiles [?] numeradas sin la prisonera y ultima que quedan en blanca y sin numerar y para que todo conste lo firme. Fr. Francisco Palou." -- partial transcription.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3989
title: Construction of an unidentified bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the construction of an unidentified bridge in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. A large dirt ditch runs across the image from left to right and the foundations of the bridge can be seen on the bottom of the ditch. Construction equipment can be seen in the background at right, and a worker can be seen in the foreground at center. Several buildings are visible at left and on a hill in the background at center. Many utility poles are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3990
title: View of construction workers adjusting boards on a concrete bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of construction workers adjusting boards on a concrete bridge, [s.d.]. The bridge runs from the foreground at center to the background at left. A low wall runs along the edge of the bridge at right, and several men in hardhats can be seen adjusting wooden boards at the base of the wall. At left, a man without a shirt is using a hose to water the bridge. In the background, utility poles and houses are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3993
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 left, a disorganized pile of construction materials can be seen in a muddy ravine. In the background at center, a man can be seen standing beside a truck in the trench near additional equipment. Above the construction area, a small wooden bridge can be seen connecting the two sides of the ravine at center. Two sets of triangular beams have been constructed above the bridge to support its center. To the far left, three automobiles can be seen along a road. To the far right, another automobile is visible beside a line of utility poles. In the extreme background at left, buildings can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4000
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.]. In the foreground at center, a small plant with red flowers can be seen. Behind the plant, a large pile of yellow-shaded dirt sits beside additional green vegetation. Further in the background, piles of logs can be seen. In the extreme background at center, a large arch can be seen extending from left to right. a series of metal cross beams sit beneath the arch for support. At least three ladders lean against the structure, and a group of men stand beside the base of the center ladder. A small crane can also be seen near the center ladder. At the top of the arch, a group of at least three men are also visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4005
title: Grade separation (1st St. bridge) over FigueroaSt. in Los Angeles, ca. 1940

description: Photograph of a grade separation (First Street bridge) over Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, ca. 1940. A paved road with traffic marks and a number of automobiles on it can be seen from the foreground into the background. In the middle, the grade separation is visible running over the street. In the background, behind the separation, two rows of multi-storey buildings along with two rows of lamp poles can be seen on both sides of the street
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4071
title: Third section of construction of the Socatela storm drain through Bimini Slough, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the third section of construction of the Socatela storm drain through Bimini Slough, [s.d.]. At center, a crane helps to dig a wide, deep ditch which runs into the background. At left, a man and a horse can be seen walking along a path at the side of the ditch. In the background, the city can be seen, a the bell tower of a cathedral clearly visible at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4029
title: Workers using a heater to soften old surfact of asphalt on an unidentified street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers using a heater to soften old surfact of asphalt on an unidentified street, [s.d.]. At center, a truck pulls what appears to be a large steam iron behind it, softening a strip of pavement. At left, the driver hangs his head out of the truck cabin, sooking towards the second worker who mans a rake.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4025
title: W.P.A. workers along the roadside during construction at the East San Pedro Airport, 1937

description: Photograph of W.P.A. workers along the roadside during construction at the East San Pedro Airport, 1937. From left to right, workers are visible at various tasks along the paved road in the foreground. At left, automobiles can be seen, while at right, the men work with shovels and wheelbarrows. Houses and a smokestack stand at the edge of the mountains in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4077
title: Man using a tractor to load (and remove?) the old surface during the resurfacing of an unidentified street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man using a tractor to load (and remove?) the old surface during the resurfacing of an unidentified street, [s.d.]. At center, a man in a hat sits astride a tractor equipped with a front-end shovel. The scoop of the shovel is filled with crushed macadam, being pulled from the softened street. In the background, a concrete wall topped by a section of chainlink fence obscures three cabin-style buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4075
title: Workers using an asphalt finishing machine on an unidentified street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers using an asphalt finishing machine on an unidentified street, [s.d.]. At center, a group of approximately six men work with rakes to smooth out the agregate for a new paving project while a wide tractor-style machine sits atop the construction site. At left, people walk past the archways of a nearby building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4013
title: Storm drain construction at Yosemite Drive and Eagle Rock Boulevard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of storm drain construction at Yosemite Drive and Eagle Rock Boulevard, [s.d.]. At center, two men in suits are suspended in a section of concrete pipe held by a nearby crane at left. Below, a trench is held stable by a series of wooden cross-beams. Several men can be indistinctly seen working on the concrete pipe that has already been lain. At left, more sections of the pipe are set near the trench edge, and young boys can be seen in the foreground. Photoprint reads "102 inch pipe".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4105
title: San Bernardino Freeway future site, looking west toward downtown, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the future site of the San Bernardino Freeway, looking west toward downtown, [s.d.]. The wide highway curves around the hills from the left foreground to the city in the distance. Two automobiles drive on the road while two more are parked along the guard rail on its right side. A line of electrical poles separates the road on the left from the yard of railroad tracks on the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4100
title: Laying bituminous pavement on Alhambra Avenue near Valley Boulevard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workmen laying bituminous pavement on Alhambra Avenue near Valley Boulevard, [s.d.]. Six men can be seen laying asphalt on the road at left, while three tractors with rollers on them to flatten the pavement can be seen behind the men. Utility poles are visible at left and right. Homes can be seen on top of a hill at left, while a train, trees, and a hill can be seen at right. At least one tractor and car can be seen on the road in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4089
title: Surfacing of the Los Angeles Municipal Airport, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the surfacing of the Los Angeles Municipal Airport, [s.d.]. Two tractors can be seen pulling objects used to surface the roadway that runs from bottom left to the right background. A few people can be seen standing between the two tractors, which are traveling towards the background. A flat dirt field is visible into the left background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4078
title: Man using a specialized tractor to scrape off the old surface of a street marked for resurfacing, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man using a specialized tractor to scrape off the old surface of a street marked for resurfacing, [s.d.]. At center, at tractor in the shape of an arch is pictured, piloted by a man at its back. Dropping from the apex of the arch, a large metal disc and trowel scrape the macadam from the street. In the background, a concrete wall is topped by chainlink fence, which stands in front of a large brick building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4073
title: Excavation work on Wetona Drive, Los Angeles, 1933

description: Photograph of excavation work on Wetona Drive, Los Angeles, 1933. Along the center of the image, groups of workers surround the edge of a steep gravel slope that dips into the lower edge of the image. The workers are concentrated primarilly to the right of the image, where they tend to a small mound of dirt. The hills behind them are covered in grasses.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4066
title: Men at work on the Westlake Relief Drain east of Westchester Avenue, 1937

description: Photograph of men at work on the Westlake Relief Drain east of Westchester Avenue, 1937. At left, a line of men with shovels can be seen standing along the edge of a ditch bolstered by a wooden frame. More men can be seen inside the ditch, farther left. To the right, a long pile of dirt is visible. Residential buildings can be seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4049
title: Construction of a strom drain on 66th Street and Western Avenue, 1930-1939

description: Photograph of the construction of a strom drain on 66th Street and Western Avenue, 1930-1939. A large ditch runs from the foreground to the background at center. Wooden beams can be seen across the top of the ditch, and workers can be seen setting a 102 inch pipe in the bottom of the ditch. Large trucks and a crane can be seen at left, and houses and workers are visible at right. The street is unpaved.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4094
title: Eagle Rock Drainage System construction, September 1936

description: Photograph of Eagle Rock Drainage System construction, September 1936. In the foreground at center, two rows of vertical wooden beams enclosing a trench can be seen extending into the background. On both sides of the beams, large groups of men can be seen. Between the two rows of vertical posts, lines of perpendicular posts are visible. Two men stand in the trench on a concrete drainage pipe. Another section of the pipe is being lowered overhead by the crane at left. In the background at left, additional sections of pipe are visible. In the background at right, large piles of dirt can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4268
title: Cast iron sewer line about to be placed in the main ship channel in Los Angeles Harbor, 1933

description: Photograph of a cast iron sewer line about to be placed in the main ship channel in Los Angeles Harbor, 1933. Two workers from the Department of Public Works can be seen in a rowboat at left with a sixty-foot length of twenty-inch cast iron sewer line held aloft by cables above them. A small sailboat can be seen in the harbor in the background in front of the wharf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4015
title: Department of Public Works surveyor's assistant holding an instrument and standing beside an automobile in Los Angeles, 1930

description: Photograph of a Department of Public Works surveyor's assistant holding an instrument and standing beside an automobile in Los Angeles, 1930. The man is standing at left and holding a tall stick with numbers on it. He is wearing a pinstriped suit and his dark hair is neatly slicked back. The car next to which he is standing is quite tall and has a spare tire on the back. There are several buildings visible at right, and another car can be seen at left.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Auto Loans 6310", "Courtesy of Agency California Laundry AK Tailors", and "Sunset Finance Co. Out of State Ca[rs?] Refinanced".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18913
title: Ditch digging machine on Washington Boulevard, Oraro(?), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a ditch-digging machine on Washington Boulevard, [s.d.]. A man in a hat stands at right pointing towards the ditch-digging machine along the raw road just in front of him. A sign on the machine reads "Town of Oraro(?) Street Dept.". A tree reaches over the ditch from a hill on the left. Other trees reach over from the grass hill as the ditch curves toward the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18622
title: Ditch Digger machine on Washington Boulevard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a Ditch Digger machine on Washington Boulevard, [s.d.]. The large machine can be seen at center digging a ditch that begins in the left foreground. Two workers can be seen on either side of the machine with shovels in their hands. Two other workers can be seen behind the machine, while a pile of dirt can be seen at right. Palm trees, utility poles, and buildings line the paved road at left and in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2253
title: Workers installing storm drain pipe, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers installing storm drain pipe, [s.d.]. To the left of center, a man stands with his hands on his hips in a section of concrete pipe hanging from a nearby crane. Below, other workers can be seen standing on the length of pipe that has already been laid.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4095
title: North Outfall Sewer construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of North Outfall Sewer construction, [s.d.]. Image shows section 34A of the sewer construction. At center, a deep ditch can be seen with slanted dirt walls on both sides. At the center of the ditch, a large column can be seen with two wooden beams extending across the top of the ditch. A row of wooden planks have been placed along the beams, and a pile of wooden planks sits above the column. At the bottom of the column, a manhole opening can be seen. In the background, at least four men can be seen working. Previous version of record states: "Adjoining transition from 39 inch to 51 inch elliptical sewer".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4067
title: Workers during the construction of Eagle Rock Drainage System on Neola Street east of Glacier Drive, 1937

description: Photograph of workers during the construction of Eagle Rock Drainage System on Neola Street east of Glacier Drive, 1937. At center, workers are paused, shovels in their hands. To the left a trench is visible, supported by wooden framework, a single man visible inside. Farther left, other men stand by the edge of the trench, where large sections of pipe can be seen. Back at right, a large ridge of soil has been made.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4020
title: View of a trench excavation by a W.P.A. force for the Slauson Avenue Storm Drain outlet, looking east from Monier Lane, December 26, 1935

description: Photograph of a view of a trench excavation by a W.P.A. force for the Slauson Avenue Storm Drain outlet, looking east from Monier Lane, December 26, 1935. The deep trench runs from the foreground at right into the distance at left. The sides are sloped and are divided into several tiers. Hundreds of men can be seen standing on the sides of the trench in long lines, apparently bringing dirt from the bottom to the top. Utility poles can be seen running parallel to the trench in the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16816
title: Dedication page of baptismal register by Father Junipero Serra at Mission San Buenaventura, California, 1903

description: Photograph of the dedication page of baptismal register by Fr. Junipero Serra at Mission San Buenaventura, 1903. The document details some of the history of Mission San Buenaventura and its statutes on the baptisms at this mission.; "Libro Prímero de los Bautismos, esto es en que se asistan la Partidas de los que se christianan en esta nueva Mision de infieles Seraph "D" San Buenaventura, Obispo, Cardenal, ex-Ministro de la Orden de N.S.P. San Francisco de la Salesia situada en la superior California playa de la canal S. Barbara, Perteneciente; Al Apostolico Colegio de Misioneros de propaganda Fide de San Fernando de Mexico del Orden Serafico. Fundada a expensas del Catholic S. D. Carlos III, Rey de las Espanas y de sus Indias y Dios prospere por los Religiosos de Aposotolico Colegio, y Comenzado en el solemnifico dia Domingo y agua de la Resurrecion de N.S. Jesu-Christo, 31 de Marzo de 1782, .... Fr. Junipero Serra." -- partial transcription.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14393
title: Mission Santa Barbara, showing front view from west showing fountain, California, 1898

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara, showing front view from west showing fountain, California, 1898. In the background at right, a round fountain with a decorative column at its center can be seen. To the left, a small set of stairs can be seen leading to a rectangular building lined with large arches. A metal railing is visible at the base of each archway. In the extreme background at right, the large church and bell towers can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4131
title: Workers facilitating the pouring of the box section of a storm drain, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers facilitating the pouring of the box section of a storm drain, [s.d.]. At center, nine men can be seen standing in a ditch, apparently spreading wet concrete in partitioned sections of the ditch's bottom. Above at left, a metal arm extends over the ditch, possibly for pouring concrete. Utility poles can be seen at right, along with a group of onlookers.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4132
title: Storm drain under construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a storm drain under construction, [s.d.]. At the bottom edge of the image, two men can be seen sitting on wooden scaffolding above a curving pipeline at the bottom of a narrow ditch. In the background, a stand of trees fills the remaining area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4053
title: Four men using tar to fill in the cracks in concrete sections of street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of four men using tar to fill in the cracks in concrete sections of street, [s.d.]. At center, two men stand on the concrete, one pouring tar from a spouted can, while the right man holds a bucket. Farther in, two men stand on the side of the concrete, one with a shovel, the other with a second can. At right, a truck that is hitched to a tar heater can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4054
title: Four men using tar to fill in seams on a nearly completed street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of four men using tar to fill in seams on a nearly completed street, [s.d.]. At left, four men stand in a line, tending to the seam beneath them. Two men in the center of the line pour liquids from watering cans, while the man behind them sprinkles something from a bucket he holds. In the lead, a man with a broom can be seen. Behind them, a truck hitched to a tar warmer can be seen.