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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18700
title: Large gathering of people at the picnic grounds at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a large gathering of people at the picnic grounds at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. About a dozen long picnic tables can be seen at center, with about a hundred people gathered about the tables. Tall pine trees can be seen surrounding the picnic area, while an automobile, American flag, and a few tents can be seen in the background.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18705
title: People at a cabin in Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of people at a cabin in Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. At center, two older women and a man stand by the stone chimney of cabin number 617. In the right foreground, a second man attends to an automobile. Wooden steps can be seen ascending a hill behind him.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16246
title: Native Pima Indian summer dwelling of Ben Brown, Arizona, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the native Pima Indian summer dwelling of Ben Brown, Arizona, ca.1900. The small rectangular stick lath and mud building with a thatched roof at left has a long ramada with a thatched roof supported by thick timbers extending from it at right. A ladder leans against the dwelling near a hand plow. Clothing and blankets are draped over a stick fence sheltering one side of the ramada. Under the ramada sit a bed frame and shovel. A cast-iron stove sits nearby. Part of another dwelling is visible behind this one.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18698
title: Campsite and campers at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a campsite and campers at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. A stone fireplace can be seen at left in front of a wooden picnic bench. An automobile and tent can be seen at center, while a man can be seen seated on a bench in front of the tent. A woman stands to the left of the bench. The foreground is cleared of vegetation, while trees are visible in the background.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18697
title: Campers making snowman at a large gathering of people at picnic grounds, Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of campers making snowman at a large gathering of people at picnic grounds, Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. Four people, at least one of whom is a child, can be seen making a snowman at center. Three spheres comprise the body and head. The snowman features eyes, a mouth, a scarf, arms, buttons, and a small pine tree branch sticking out of its head. The people all wear boots, pants, sweaters or jackets, and caps. Pine trees can be seen behind them, while snow can be seen on the ground throughout.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18704
title: Mountainside cabin near Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a mountainside cabin near Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. At left, a one-story cabin is situated on arid ground at the edge of a mountain ridge. To the left, other mountains in the range can be seen just past a few sparse trees. At center, a cylinder that appears to be the bottom of a rocket is positioned on a slab of concrete.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18710
title: Winding mountain road at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a winding mountain road at Big Pines Recreational Camp, [s.d.]. In the center foreground, a small bend of road edges to the right along a slope at left. In the distance, trees dapple a snowy mountain ridge.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18709
title: View of a snowy slope at Big Pines Recreation Camp campsites, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a snowy slope at Big Pines Recreation Camp campsites, [s.d.]. At left, a stand of three tall trees can be seen, while at right, snow blankets the slope that dips into the background, where more trees can be seen. In the distance, mountain ridges can be seen below.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18699
title: Families picnicking at camp sites at Big Pines Recreational Camp, 1928

description: Photograph of families picnicking at camp sites at Big Pines Recreational Camp, 1928. At center, a man, woman and child gather around a picnic table, an automobile visible parked behind them. At right, two women tend a brick grille, behind which tents can be seen. At left, another family gathers around a picnic table. Trees fill the background.; "In 1923, Los Angeles county established a major recreational facility at Big Pines, an all year resort that included winter and summer sports. Big Pines Recreation Camp (elevation 6,862 feet) had cabins, dining room, fountain and store. Many of the buildings still stand (most notably one of the two stone towers that once supported a pedestrian overpass across Highway 2, west of Wrightwood). Now administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Big Pines continues to be a popular recreation area encompassing three ski resorts, several campgrounds and Jackson Lake." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6397
title: View of Huntington Drive near Monrovia, October 1930

description: Photograph of a view of Huntington Drive near Monrovia, October 1930. At center, a wide paved road is pictured, a single automobile making its way down the left side of the street. On either side, homes can be seen, skirted by sidewalk. Embedded along the sidewalk, dual street lamps also line the street.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30439
title: Exterior view of Chapman Park apartment building, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Chapman Park apartment building, [s.d.]. A street can be seen in the foreground, and four automobiles can be seen parked on both sides of the street. A five story apartment building can be seen on the sidewalk. The front entrance has an elaborate canopy that extends out to the sidewalk. A man who appears to be a doorman can be seen standing outside the apartment building, on the sidewalk, a short distance to the left of the front entrance.  A sign on top of the apartment building reads "Chapman Park". Palm trees can be seen growing at regularly spaced intervals on the sidewalk, near the apartment building, and park area can be seen to the left of the apartment building. The hotel was located at 615 South Alexandria Avenue. It was designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30440
title: Exterior view of Chapman Park apartment building, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Chapman Park apartment building, [s.d.]. A sidewalk and street can be seen in the foreground. Chapman Park apartment building can be seen across the street. The five story apartment building appears to have a U-shaped floor plan. At the front entrance, a canopy can be seen extending out to the street. A park area can be seen to the left of the apartment building, and palm trees can be seen growing on the sidewalk, at regularly spaced intervals. Three automobiles can also be seen parked on the street. The hotel was located at 615 South Alexandria Avenue. It was designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30441
title: View of a park, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a park, [s.d.]. A garden area can be seen in the right foreground, covered in low lying desert plants. A dirt path separates this area from a second garden area that features a palm tree and low lying foliage. A grassy area can be seen, at center, as well as a second desert plant landscape. Garden benches and chairs can be seen in the right background, shaded by trees. A cluster of palm trees can be seen in the left background, next to a bench with an arched plant trellis. Two large buildings can be seen in the background, beyond the park.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16247
title: Pima Indian woman, Si-Rup, standing beside her "Kathak" which carries a load of wood, Pima, Arizona, 1904

description: Photograph of a Pima Indian woman, Si-Rup, standing behind her "Kathak" which carries a load of wood, Pima, Arizona, 1904. The conical basket which would hang on her back from a strap slung around the top of her head is propped on the ground in front of her. She wears a light skirt and shirt. She wields a long pole diagonally in front of her. A surrey drawn by a two-horse team stands behind her. Another woman sits in the background at right. Brush dots the desert behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30442
title: View of a garden path, [s.d.].

description: Photograph of a view of a garden path, [s.d.]. A cement paved garden path can be seen in the central foreground, flanked on both sides by grass, hedges, and small trees. A small square can be seen at the end of the garden path, and a manicured hedge and group of plants can be seen in the center of the square. A tall building can be seen at right, next to the garden. Palm trees can also be seen growing in the distance, behind the garden.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30443
title: View of the proscenium arch in  Mayan Theatre, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an view of the proscenium arch in  Mayan Theatre, [s.d.]. The proscenium arch of the Mayan Theater can be seen, at center, decorated with elaborate wood carvings inspired by the artwork of the ancient Mayan Civilization. An orchestra pit can be seen in the left foreground, below the stage. A curtain can be seen covering the stage, covered with an elaborate, Mayan-inspired design.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1469
title: View of the main floor exit beneath the balcony of the Mayan Theater, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a view of the main floor exit beneath the balcony of the Mayan Theater, ca.1925. A set of double doors is shown, decorated with Mayan-influenced relief carving, its frame ornamented similarly. An exit sign can be seen hanging over the doors, while below, theater seats can be seen to either side of the rug that leads to and under the set of doors.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1456
title: Detail view of an exterior wall on the Mayan Theater, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a detail view of an exterior wall on the Mayan Theater, ca.1925. A single doorway is shown, cut deep into the building wall. On the wall itself, relief carvings of creatures and human faces are combined with decorative tiles to produce a faux-Mayan motif. The floor in the foreground shows long planks that run at angles to the building wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1454
title: Exterior view of the Mayan Theater, displaying a marquee for the play "Oh Kay", ca.1925

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Mayan Theater, displaying a marquee for the play "Oh Kay", ca.1925. The tall, ornate facade of the building is shown, a collection of seven cathedtral-style windows positioned over the entrance, each window topped by a faux-Mayan relief carving. Below, a man can be seen walking to the left along the sidewalk. The marquee above him reads "Elsie Janis in the musical comedy Oh Kay". An automobile can be seen parked along the sidewalk to the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1463
title: Interior view of the Mayan Theater, showing the auditorium ceiling and balcony seating, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Mayan Theater, showing the auditorium ceiling and balcony seating, ca.1925. The seating rows are pictured just at the lower edge of the image, extending into the background. Above, a large, circular chandelier-style light hangs from the ceiling, while in the right foreground, a male figure can be seen carved into the paneling on the wall in a faux-Mayan style. At center, one of the tableau stages and part of the main stage can be seen below.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30444
title: Exterior rear view of the Circle Theater, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior rear view of the Circle Theater, [s.d.]. The theater can be seen, at center, as a large building with a tiered spire on the right side. Tall bushes frame the right and left foreground, and a railroad street sign can be seen in the right foreground, next to the street. A small patch of landscaped land can be seen in the middle of the street, in front of the theater. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside of the theater, on the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30445
title: Exterior view of the Circle Theater showing a statute of a gold miner in the foreground, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Circle Theater showing a statute of a gold miner in the foreground, [s.d.]. A reflecting pool can be seen in the foreground, accented with water plants, rocks, and a statue of a miner panning for gold. The Circle Theater can be seen behind the reflecting pool, across the street. Several stores can be seen to the left and right of the theater, and a fourth building can be seen in the background, behind the theater and stores.; Legible signs include: "Carthap Circle Theatre", "Drugs", and "[...]store".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30446
title: View of the reflecting pool featuring a statue of a gold miner outside the Circle Theater, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the reflecting pool featuring a statue of a gold miner outside the Circle Theater, [s.d.]. A reflecting pool can be seen in the foreground, accented with water plants, rocks, and a statue of a miner panning for gold. A grassy area can be seen surrounding the reflecting pool, and a small tree can be seen growing on the left side of the grassy area. A road can be seen in the background, as well as several houses.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30447
title: Rain at Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevard, November 3, 1928

description: Photograph of rain at Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevard, November 3, 1928. A flooded street can be seen in the foreground, as well as several houses. More houses can be seen in the middle, and trees can be seen growing between them. A hillside can be seen in the distance, and numerous houses can be seen built on the hillside. The sky above the hillside appears cloudy.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16248
title: Portrait of Judge Walter Bordwell

description: Photograph of a portrait of Judge Walter Bordwell. From the chest up. He wears round pinz-nez spectacles. He has short grey hair. He is wearing a jacket over a white shirt with a print bow tie. He is turned slightly to his right but looks directly into the camera. He is probably in his 60's.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30451
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Examiner building, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles Examiner building, [s.d.]. The street intersection takes up much of the foreground, and extends to a vanishing point on the horizon line, at left. Cable car tracks can be seen running along the center of the street. Utility lines and cable lines can be seen crisscrossing each other above the street. Several automobiles can be seen parked on both sides of the street. The Los Angeles Examiner building can be seen at center, behind a long wall covered with advertisement banners. The Building is a large, multilevel structure which features a tall minaret at each corner of the building. The word, "Examiner", can be read on two sides of the center tower on the building.; Legible signs include the following: "Los Angeles [...] office furniture", "Calume", "The Magic isles of the Pacific!", "Sam Seelig Company's annual '13' sale 1 can free with 12", "Beauty Secrets of Palmolive, palm and olive oils nothing else give palmolive its distinctive natural color..."keep that schoolgirl complexion", "Stewart bumpers give 100% protection life [...] car", "Tally's Broadway now showing John M. Stahl, 'The Dangerous Age".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18653
title: Woman hiker on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a woman hiker on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.]. A woman in a hat and tall boots holds her jacket as she balances on a boulder and smiles in the left foreground. A "Pacific Electric Echo" car filled with people rides tracks down the mountain at center. Another hill can be seen on the left with the city in the background behind it. Mountains stand in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18652
title: Women hikers on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of women hikers on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.]. Two women in sweaters, pants and tall boots lean on a log in the foreground with boulders and shrubs on the ground around them. They both have bob hair cuts and the woman in the back points to the left while the other looks. A building with stone walls stands behind them with viewing posts along the left side. A third girl waves and smiles from the top of the wall on the far right while two men look towards the left from behind her.  Two women stand near the viewing posts with the city laid out in the background behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18651
title: Hikers on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.].

description: Photograph of hikers on Mount Lowe, Altadena, [s.d.]. A woman points to the left as she sits on a horse near a stone wall on the far right. A thin man stands next to the horse while another woman looks through a viewing post in the foreground. The viewing posts are labeled with locations. Her post looks at Venice while those behind her look at Hollywood, Pasadena and Ostrich. A bush-covered hill stands in the foreground on the left while the city lies in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12829
title: Inauguration of the Air Express Service, showing T.A. Woods and pilot, August 31, 1927

description: Photograph of the Inauguration of the Air Express Service of the American Railway Express Company at Vail Field, l to r, Pilot Maurice Graham, T. A. Woods, August 31, 1927.  Woods is posed handing a bell to the pilot who sits in an open cockpit of a plane labeled "U.S. Air Mail". A large envelope is attached to the bell. Packages and boxes of avocados sit stacked next to Woods, a bald man wearing a dark suit and tie.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12828
title: Inauguration of the Air Express Service, showing two pilots and three men in suits, August 31, 1927

description: Photograph of the Inauguration of the Air Express Service of the American Railway Express Company at Vail Field, l to r, J.F. Baker, Pilot Maurice Graham, L. P. Bergman, George Morris, T. A. Woods, August 31, 1927.  The men are posed handing avocados, packages and letters to the pilot who is in an open cockpit. A man in a lightly-colored suit squats on the plane, assisting in handing the packages to the pilot.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12834
title: Inauguration of the Air Express Service, showing a truck and a plane, August 31, 1927

description: Photograph of the Inauguration of the Air Express Service of the American Railway Express Company at Vail Field, August 31, 1927.  Two men in suits stand at the back of the truck at center with packages to be transferred to the pilot, Maurice Graham. The small plane stands at right with "Western Air Express" printed on its back side. The air field lies in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12832
title: Inauguration of the Air Express Service, showing a woman and two pilots, August 31, 1927

description: Photograph of the Inauguration of the Air Express Service of the American Railway Express Company at Vail Field, August 31, 1927.  A woman puts her pearls in a safe destined to be shipped while a man in a lightly-colored outfit lifts the safe to the pilot.  Pilot Maurice Graham is in the cockpit.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16249
title: Old Pima Indian man, Vaugh-Cum, a medicine man, Pima, Arizona, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an old Pima Indian man, Vaugh-Cum or Vaugh-Kum (Fig Tree John), a medicine man, Pima, Arizona, ca.1900. He stands outside with a long cane grasped, with a handkerchief or bandana, in his right hand. He is visible from the waist up. He is wearing a top hat and a buttoned-up plaid jacket over a shirt. He has a short sparse goutee and moustache. The desert and a range of mountains are visible in the background (blurred).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14335
title: Morning Glory Vine covering cottage., ca.1920

description: Photograph of Morning Glory Vine covering cottage., ca.1920. Three steps lead to the front door which bears the address "1346". Part of a wind vane is visible at the extreme right. The vines obscure the rest of the home.