cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5492
title: View of Pebble Beach from the south at Stage Road above Lover's Cove, Santa Catalina Island, ca.1905

description: Photograph of Pebble Beach (or Lover's Cove, the 1st cove east of Avalon) from the south at Stage Road above Lover's Cove, Santa Catalina Island, ca.1905. Sharp switchbacks mark the road which cuts into the side of the slopes as it proceeds toward Avalon. Several boats are in the harbor. Avalon is barely visible beyond the slope on which the incline railway is visible, at the top of which is a small building, and at the bottom of which is a landing on the coast. A large boat is docked at the Avalon pier. Mountain slopes of the island rise in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5501
title: Island Mountain Railway on Santa Catalina Island, an incline cable railway on the side of a hill, 1910

description: Photograph of the Island Mountain Railway on Santa Catalina Island, an incline cable railway on the side of a hill, 1910. It runs between the summit and Lover's Cove, near Avalon. This view from the lower landing shows a rail car at the foot of the incline. A canvas provides shade over the raised wooden platform which is decorated with plants in planters. The station at the top is also visible. A sign at the coastal landing reads "Island Mountain Railway, fare Avalon to Summit and return 25¢, fare Avalon to Lover's Cove and return 25¢, fare Lover's Cove to Summit and return 25¢, fare Lover's Cove to Avalon and return 25¢, fare Summit to Avalon and return 25¢, fare Summit to Lover's Cove and return 25¢, fare for above trips children 15¢, apply land dep't commutation tickets 100 rides $5.00", "Persons wishing to ride on this incline please push button".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5496
title: View of the Catalina Harbor Isthmus, showing Dr. White's house and Bird Island (Goat Island?), ca.1902

description: Photograph o f a view of the Catalina Harbor Isthmus, showing Dr. White's house and Bird Island (Goat Island?), ca.1902. In the foreground, young trees of various sizes appear to be spaced evenly, extending to the right distance where a one-story home can be seen near a wharf at the water's edge. Beyond, a lone island is visible in the harbor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5494
title: Child in a large bed of flowers in the garden at Isthmus park, Santa Catalina Island, 1905

description: Photograph of a child in a large bed of flowers in the garden at Isthmus park, Santa Catalina Island, 1905. At center, a child is pictured to the left, just visible through a large dome of flowers. In the background, squat trees and agave plants are spaced at regular intervals across tilled earth, leading to a house in the background, possibly Dr. White's house. To the left of the house, a row of tents can be seen at the foot of a nearby hill.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5495
title: View of the Catalina Harbor Isthmus, 1905

description: Photograph of a view of the Catalina Harbor Isthmus, 1905. In the foreground, small trees of varying size stand in a valley between two hills, leading down a gentle slope to an inlet of water farther in the background. Other trees can be seen on the bank at right, spaced evenly.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2409
title: Ocean Park Bath House, Moorish style, nearing completion, 1905

description: Photograph of the Moorish style Ocean Park Bath House, nearing completion, 1905. Round turrets rise from each of the corners as well as over the main entrance. Rows of arched or round windows line the exterior of the three-story building on the beach. Laborers work near the entry.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14319
title: Montage of large group east Asian babies

description: Photograph of montage of hundreds of east Asian babies, mostly sitting. Two larger pictures of babies dominate the middle of the image. One of these smiles and holds a toy, the other is crying.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14214
title: Agave Americana (Century Plant) bloom on Sixth Street and Loomis Street, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the Agave Americana (Century plant) at 6th Street and Loomis Street, Los Angeles, ca.1895. The tall plant is at the top of a rise in a lawn which has several other plants and trees. A dwelling is prominent in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3184
title: Seven laborers in a bean field, on either the Hammel and Denker Ranch in western Hollywood or the Centinela Ranch in Inglewood, 1901

description: Photograph of seven laborers in a bean field, on either the Hammel and Denker Ranch in western Hollywood or the Centinela Ranch in Inglewood, 1901. The dirt field is blanketed with leaves and spotted with piles made up of pieces of plants. The men wear work clothes, suspenders and hats while maneuvering the large piles with long pitchforks. One man on the left holds his pitchfork at his chest as he drinks from his canteen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5836
title: Long Beach from the pier, ca.1910

description: Photograph of Long Beach buildings along the beach as viewed from the pier, showing the Virginia Hotel and other buildings, ca.1910. The water ripples in the foreground as it rolls towards the beach at center. Hundreds of people play in the shallow water near the sandy beach while others sit near the large buildings across the background. Trees stand behind the buildings. Legible signs include "Majestic Rink".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5843
title: Long Beach Bath House and Pike, ca.1907-1915

description: Photograph of the Long Beach Pike, the Majestic Rink in the background, ca.1907-1915. Pedestrians stroll along the pike which is home to numerous small shops. Streetlights run up the middle of the pike. Bathers play on the beach to the left. A horse and carriage in foreground may be photographer's. Legible signs include: "Majestic Rink, west of Bath House, open every day int he week", "Life saving station"..., "Grand Japanese, art goods, ice parlor", "Pop corn, hot peanuts".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5866
title: Long Beach from across the surf, showing the Hotel Bixby under construction in the distance at right, ca.1906

description: Photograph of Long Beach from across the surf, showing the Hotel Bixby under construction in the distance at right, ca.1906. Numerous bathers frolic in the waves and on the beach nearby. Buildings are visible along the coast all the way to a pier visible in the far distance. Legible signs include: "Majestic Rink". Hotel Bixby was later renamed Virginia.; "The death toll of the crash of the Hotel Bixby under construction at Long Beach mounted to 10 today as searchers extricated another body from the tons of debris. No report from the official investigation has been revealed as yet." -- The Express (11 Nov. 1906)
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4956
title: Venice Pavilion and Auditorium, ca.1905

description: Photograph from the beach of the Wharf and Pavilion at Venice Beach with Ship Cafe (not visible), ca.1905. About a dozen bathers frolic in the waves near shore. A rope is strung from shore to the wharf suspended above the water allowing swimmers to grab hold of it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4963
title: Venice Pier, Pavilion and Ship Cafe, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a distant view from the ocean of the Venice Pier and the Ship Cafe, Ship Cabrillo, ca.1905. The Cabrillo is permanently moored adjacent to the pier. Other buildings are visible along the pier and the coastline. Choppy waves are in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4957
title: Close-up view of the whistling buoy off Point Fermin, San Pedro, 1890

description: Photograph of a close-up of the whistling buoy off Point Fermin, San Pedro, 1890. The water is calm. The Point Fermin lighthouse can be seen at the top of a cliff in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15624
title: Construction of the San Pedro government breakwater from shore

description: Photograph of construction of the San Pedro government breakwater from shore looking toward the ocean. Various construction supplies litter the immediate vicinity of two small construction sheds are near the land terminus. Three derricks are visible on the breakwater far in the distance. A small group of men are working on the breakwater near the first bend. Scrub grass and coastal rocks are in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2907
title: Caves at Portuguese Bend, San Pedro

description: Photograph of the sea caves at Portuguese Bend, San Pedro. Waves crash into and around the openings of the naturally formed caves. Rocks stick up out of the water in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2908
title: Portuguese Bend along the coast near San Pedro, ca.1890

description: Photograph of Portuguese Bend along the coast near San Pedro, looking south, ca.1890. Tidal waves flow over the jagged rocks in the foreground. The coast juts out beyond the natural harbor beyond.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14320
title: Interior of the refectory at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1889

description: Photograph of an interior view of the refectory at Mission Santa Barbara, ca.1889. A group of nine Franciscans sit at two tables. Six pictures and a cross hang on the walls behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2906
title: Sea caves at Portuguese Bend, north of San Pedro, 1890

description: Photograph of the sea caves at Portuguese Bend, north of San Pedro. Waves crash into and around the openings of the naturally formed caves. Six people stand on the rocks at right (four men and two children).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2900
title: Sea caves at Portuguese Bend, north of San Pedro

description: Photograph of the sea caves at Portuguese Bend, north of San Pedro. Waves crash into and around the openings of the naturally formed caves. Six people stand on the rocks at right (four men and two children).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5483
title: Eagle perched on a coastal rock on Santa Catalina Island, 1905

description: Photograph of an eagle perched on a coastal rock on Santa Catalina Island, 1905. The eagle is pictured at center, looking out to sea. The steep shoreline slope of the island is visible in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5620
title: Panoramic view of Avalon Harbor, showing steamboat at center of harbor, Santa Catalina Island, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Avalon Harbor, showing steamboat at center of harbor, Santa Catalina Island, ca.1910. A steamer approaches the pier. Large waves are left in the water as it moves to the left. Dozens of other smaller boats dot the harbor. To the left of the harbor, a cluster of large buildings are visible near the base of the mountain. In the extreme foreground, a large mountain slope can be seen descending to the left. Along the slope at left, a large house is visible. In the extreme background, additional mountain ranges can be seen extending to the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5604
title: Panoramic view of Avalon Harbor, showing crowds walking along the harbor, Santa Catalina Island, 1905

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Avalon Harbor, showing crowds walking along the harbor, Santa Catalina Island, 1905. A steamer is docked at the pier. Dozens of other smaller boats dot the harbor. A large house is visible in the foreground on a hillside slope. Steep slopes rise around the town of Avalon. Long wooden piles litter the beach at left. Throngs of people crowd the waterfront along the edge of the city. Large buildings can be seen along the base of the mountain range in the background at center. Additional parts of the city can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7694
title: Front exterior of Anaheim Primary School, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the front exterior of Anaheim Primary School, ca.1900. The Mission-revival style school has a stone-block foundation. There is a main floor and basement. Three arched openings form the main entry. An octagonal cupola tops the school. One small palm grows in the front school yard. A balustrade runs around the perimeter of the roof.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15626
title: Parsley cultivation in Anaheim

description: Photograph of a "parsley house" in Anaheim. Wooden poles support a slatted (or partially opaque) roof over a field of parsley. Two laborers kneel in the parsley as they work.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15627
title: Close-up of cactus blossoms, Riverside Park, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a needled cactus with two large blossoms in Riverside Park, ca.1920. Photographed outside, part of the ground and a tree in the background are visible (blurred).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15628
title: Bell of El Camino Real at the Los Angeles Plaza Mission

description: Photograph of the bell of El Camino Real at the Los Angeles Plaza Mission. It hangs on a pole with a sign. Behind it is a 1-story brick building with a wooden arched doorway and a dormer window is visible. At left are the fronds of a palm tree. On the bell is raised lettering "1769 & 1906, El Camino Real". The sign reads: "El Camino Real; San Gabriel Mission, 12 miles, via Aliso St. & Mission Rd.; San Fernando Mission, 23 miles, via Sunset Blvd. & Cahuenga Pass".; -; -; -; -; -; -; -
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14197
title: An exterior corridor at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior corridor at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, ca.1900. At center, a large corridor can be seen extending into the extreme background. Arches of hewn stone frame the corridor. At the base of each arch, a decorative stone column can be seen. Above the corridor, large support beams and a single light fixture are visible. At right through one of the arches, a building and part of the surrounding landscape are visible. Several large palm trees can be seen beside the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3510
title: Southern Pacific Railraod Long Wharf, or Mile Long Pier, Pacific Palisades, 1892

description: Photograph of Southern Pacific Railroad Long Wharf, or Mile Long Pier, Pacific Palisades, 1892. It was started in 1892, completed in 1894 and was the longest wharf in the world at 4700 feet long. Three or four ships are visible at the end of the wharf. A train is visible near the shore end of the wharf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m589
title: Junction of Main Street, Spring Street, and Temple Street, ca.1863

description: Photograph of the junction of Main Street, Spring Street, and Temple Street, ca.1863. Looking north -- the first Temple Block. Pepper trees dominate the site of the post office. The Main Street Quartel (jail) is located on Fort Hill. Don Juan Temple lived on the northwest corner of Temple Street and Main Street. A horse-drawn wagon is tethered in front of the 2-story building "Hellman"[?] at left. Blurred.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1859
title: Exterior view of first Los Angeles County Court House, ca.1875

description: Photograph of exterior view of first Los Angeles County Court House, ca.1875. At center, the exterior of the Temple Building, the first Los Angeles County Court House, can be seen. The court house was built in 1859 by John Temple and rented to the county and to vendors who leased store space. It was bounded by Court Street, Market Street, Spring Street, and Main Street. Three people stand at the top of the short flight of steps from the street to the sidewalk at the corner of the 2-story brick building. A clock tower is barely visible (blurred) on top of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15629
title: Close-up of an Arizona gila monster

description: Photograph of close-up of a gila monster, Arizona. The tail (at left) is raised. The head is at right. On a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15630
title: Railway lines through the redwood forest at Santa Cruz

description: Photograph of the railway lines through the redwood forest (sempervirern gigantia) at Santa Cruz. A woman (left) waits by the tracks opposite an embankment (right). Part of a building is visible at right near a sign reading "Big Trees".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15631
title: Cactus bed on the Stanford campus

description: Photograph of cactus bed on the campus of Stanford University. A broad footpath leads between densely planted cacti beds of great variety. No buildings are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15632
title: View of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Casino and Plunge buildings from the pier, ca.1907-1911

description: Photograph of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Casino and Plunge buildings from the pier, ca.1907-1911. "Throngs of bathers crowd the beach and surf. Nearly 30 American flags fly from the tops of almost all of the buildings. Pedestrians stroll the promenade along the beach. A person in a small boat is visible at left". The large building on the right has a rounded wall with many arched windows over the arcade below. Circular windows can be seen in the building on the right and the center portion of the roof is rounded with a glass surface protruding from the center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15633
title: Dracena palms line a street in Santa Cruz, 1908

description: Photograph of a residential street in Santa Cruz lined with dracena palm trees, 1908. Several pedestrians are visible both on the sidewalk and in the distance crossing an intersection. A house is barely visible behind the dense foliage of the trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15634
title: Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores) from the front after an earthquake, ca.1910

description: Photograph of Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores) from the front after an earthquake, ca.1910. The mission was founded on October 9, 1776. A cross can be seen at the apex of the roof of the church. Three bells are visible in the face of the mission over the main entry. A street sign (not visible) casts a shadow on the sidewalk in front of the church at left. Short flights of stairs lead up both sides of the mission property. Several dwellings, three-stories high, are visible in the background beyond piles of bricks at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6658
title: Santa Monica's North Beach from the Arcadia Hotel, ca.1890

description: Photograph of Santa Monica's North Beach from the Arcadia Hotel, ca.1890. The roof of the Hotel as well as other buildings along the beach are visible as well as part of a pier in the foreground and a very long pier in the distance. The coast highway is also visible. Mountains in the distance. Legible signs include: "North-Beach bath house", "Restaurant", ..."wholesale liquors, 235 3rd St., Beer", "Pacific Garden", "Fish market".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13403
title: Exterior view of the long adobe of Don Juan Abila in San Juan Capistrano, ca.1860-1905

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the long adobe of Don Juan Abila in San Juan Capistrano, ca.1860-1905. Only known image (variously dated 1860's, 1884, 1905) of the adobe. Don Juan Abila is standing on the porch of the adobe leaning on the wooden rail. A group of six people stand and sit in front of the porch. From left to right, they are: Chanito Avila (standing little boy), Juan Abila, Melo Abila, Delfina Rodrigues de Abila, Don Chano Abila (eldest son of Don Juan Alfonso Yorba), Vicenta Avila (standing little girl). A horse-drawn carriage is parked next to the porch rail just behind them to their left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15636
title: Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores) from the side, after an earthquake, ca.1908-1910

description: Photograph of Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores) from the side after an earthquake, ca.1908-1910. The mission was founded October 9, 1776. Pillars dominate the front of the church. A cross is at the apex of the roof of the church. Along the right side of the mission, noticeable cracks can be seen. Near the roof of the structure, a deep crack can be seen. Further down along the side, large patches of wall have cracked or are no longer present. A sidewalk runs along the front of the church. A short flight of stairs leads up the side of the mission. Several dwellings, three-stories high, are visible in the background adjacent to the sidewalk.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6825
title: Greek Theater at the University of California at Berkeley, ca.1910

description: Photograph of the inside of the Greek Theater at the University of California at Berkeley, ca.1910. The stage, backed by columns and a wall is at right. The amphitheater seating is at left. The theater is empty except for a person standing at the edge of the stage. Two tarps cover something situated in the first tier of seats. Trees are visible behind the theater.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5313
title: View of South Pasadena from the Raymond Hotel looking west on Columbia Avenue, ca.1890-1905

description: Photograph of a view of South Pasadena from the Raymond Hotel looking west on Columbia Avenue, ca.1890-1905. Most of the dwellings are farm houses. Two parallel streets are visible (center left & right). Crops and orchards grow between the houses. Rolling mountains are in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6640
title: Santa Monica Beach northwest from the Arcadia Hotel, ca.1890

description: Photograph of Santa Monica Beach northwest from the Arcadia Hotel, ca.1890. The ocean is to the left. A range of coastal mountains are visible across the water. There are a dozen or so buildings close to the beach. Some legible signs include: "Hot  and cold lunches, Eckert and Hopf; Anheuser Busch [...]s lager beer"..., "John Wieland, lager beer, 5¢", "Restaurant Eckert Hopf, dining room", "Pavilion, restaurant; John Wieland's 5¢"..., ..."Jo[...]s, [...]ullin, b[...], clothing, [...]8 Spring"....
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6180
title: Colorado Street in Pasadena, ca.1880

description: Photograph of the view looking west on Colorado Street in Pasadena, ca.1880. The dirt street is crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. Several commercial buildings and at least one residence are visible. Ward Block on southwest corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Colorado Street at left. Vacant lots front the street in left foreground. A mountain range is visible in the background. Legible signs include: "Lumber yard", "Carpenter shop".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6008
title: Pasadena looking east from Salt Lake Railroad Depot, ca.1887

description: Photograph of a view of Pasadena, looking east from the Salt Lake Railroad Depot along a rural street (Colorado Street?), ca.1887. The C. Ehrenfeld Carpenter Shop is in the right foreground. Railroad tracks (bottom foreground) run across the street. An orchard is on one side of the street. The residence of Dr. and Jeanne (the author) C. Carr is visible beyond the trees at center. A wooden building in the foreground at right has signs on it reading "C. Ehrenfeld, carpenter shop", "C. Ehrenfeld, architect & builder".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1840
title: Side view of the exterior of Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1888

description: Photograph of the view looking south on Broadway (between Second Street and Third Street), Los Angeles, showing Los Angeles City Hall, ca.1888. An American flag flies from the face of the 5- or 6-story square tower on the corner of the 3-story building. About 8 horse-drawn carriages are parked at the curb in the foreground. Another moves by City Hall (in a blur). A trolley moves on tracks nearby. A few pedestrians are visible on the street and sidewalk. Utility poles and lines line the sidewalk on both sides. A palm tree and another tree are planted in the grassy yard adjacent to City Hall. Several other buildings including residences, churches, and businesses are visible in the background. The cornice of the building from which the photograph was taken is visible at top right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m489
title: Panoramic view looking southeast from First Street and Hill Street toward Broadway, ca.1882-1895

description: Photograph of a panoramic view looking southeast from First Street and Hill Street toward Broadway, ca.1882-1895. Visible buildings include City Hall (tall tower at right), First Presbyterian Church (spire at center right), numerous commercial and residential buildings. Trees are in the foreground. Legible signs include: "Crescent Coal Co.", "A.H. Neidig, real estate, [...] city [...] Pasadena [...] office"..., "Pirtle R.E. and T. Co., real estate, [...]onds"..., "Cass & S[...]er Stove Co., [...], stoves"..., "B. Sens & Son, merchant tailors, entrance on Broadway".