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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5209
title: Views of Mount Lowe, [s.d.]

description: Composite photograph of views of Mount Lowe, [s.d.]. From left to right, top to bottom, the first two images show some sort of car riding down a steep track on the mountain. The third shows a part of the railroad in the trees and the fourth shows the railroad curving around the mountain towards a large, lightly-colored house. The fifth shows a large, lightly-colored house at a peak with men using a device to travel down the mountain. The sixth shows a man operating a searchlight and the seventh shows a donkey. The last picture is an aerial view of the railroad climbing up the mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5131
title: Mount Lowe, showing sunset at Alpine Tavern, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe, showing sunset at Alpine Tavern, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at right, green shrubs with a slight tint of red can be seen. On the far left, a large tree frames the image. In the background at center, additional trees can be seen. In the extreme background, green mountain ranges extend from left to right. In the blue sky above, a streak of red and gold tinted clouds are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18649
title: Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, showing cars along the ciruclar track, California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, showing cars along the ciruclar track, California, [s.d.]. At center, a large rock formation can be seen beside a curving track. Above the track, a horizontal beam attached to a pole (not visible) supports an array of wires. In the background, a steep incline overgrown with vegetation is visible. At the top of the incline, a section of the circular track can be seen. Two cars are visible on the track.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30517
title: Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, California, [s.d.]. Train tracks can be seen in the foreground, and an electric train can be seen about to enter a tunnel carved into the side of the mountain. Bushes and plants can be seen growing on the side of the mountain. The Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge can be seen on the top of the mountain, above the train.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30514
title: Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, California, [s.d.]. Train tracks can be seen in the foreground, and an electric train can be seen about to enter a tunnel carved into the side of the mountain. Bushes and plants can be seen growing on the side of the mountain. The Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge can be seen on the top of the mountain, above the train.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5157
title: Mount Lowe Railway car on trestle, ca.1907

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe Railway car on trestle, ca.1907. In the background at center, a railway car can be seen moving along a horizontal section of track above a cliff. A metal arm can be seen extending from the top of the car and attaching to a wire above. Below the track, six trestles can be seen supporting the rails. Further to the right, the track can be seen moving along the wall of the mountain. Scarce patches of vegetation can be seen along the mountainside.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5151
title: Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe Railway circular bridge, [s.d.]. To the right, the circular section of track can be seen adjacent to a steep incline at left. To the right of the track, two wooden poles are visible. In the foreground at right near the track, a rectangular object can be seen resting on a flat clearing. To the left and right of the object, thick vegetation can be seen. In the extreme background at left, a winding road can be seen carved into a large mountain. A smaller mountain range can be seen in the background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7113
title: Early wine press, California, 1895

description: Photograph of an early wine press, possibly Anaheim, California, 1895. This wine press is typical of the type used by the German settlers in Anaheim but the location of this picture is uncertain. The press (foreground) consists of a large barrel-shaped wooden container. A long rough timber connected to pivot on a tall wooden frame in the background provides leveraged weight on the press. Six large wooden vats sit next to an adjacent wood building (at left) and under a large tree (at right).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4924
title: Panoramic view of Sonora Town

description: Panoramic view of Sonora Town, the first plaza area in Los Angeles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5003
title: Department of Public Works Venice office, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of two men seated at a desk in the Venice office of the Department of Public Works, [s.d.]. Two elderly men sit at a desk at center examining blue prints. A large cabinet stands behind them while a desk sits at left and a shelf at right. Windows can be seen on either side.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5005
title: Garden and thatched-roof residence in Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a garden and thatched-roof residence in Venice, [s.d.]. In the foreground, rows of low-growing plants can be seen, leading to a cottage-style path and fence in the background. Past this, two huts of varying size feature thatched roofs. The larger is shown from the side to the right, while a smaller, booth-sized hut is at left, next to a birdhouse. Photoprint reads "Playa del Rey -- addition file".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5023
title: Sun-bathers on Venice Beach, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of sun-bathers on Venice Beach, [s.d.]. In the left foreground, a lone girl lies face down in the sand while a group of men sitting on the sand watch her at right. Beyond them, beachgoers laze on blankets or underneath striped umbrellas. In the background, tenement-style buildings can be seen stretching along the left side of the beach.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5022
title: Bathers in the surf at Venice beach, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of bathers in the surf at Venice beach, [s.d.]. The shore is pictured extending from the lower right corner of the image to the center left. Most of the bathers are out in the surf, while some farther in the foreground are in the shallows or on the beach at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5009
title: Venice bathers on the beach

description: Bathers on Venice beach.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5010
title: Woman and two children on Venice Beach, ca.1934

description: Photograph of a woman and two children on Venice Beach, ca.1934. At center, a woman wearing a dress, jacket and hat lays on a blanket and faces two young children. At left, each child wears a bathing suit similar to the other, consisting of a top and shorts. In the right background, a woman attends to a beach umbrella. At left, other beachgoers walk the limn of the water and sand, or dally in the shallows.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5204
title: Mount Lowe oak forest, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Mount Lowe oak forest, [s.d.]. In the extreme foreground at center, a twisted bundle of fallen branches can be seen strewn across the floor. To the left, a large shrub can be seen. At right, a tree with a thick truck is visible. Two more trees can be seen in the background at center. In the extreme background, a small mountain range can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4981
title: View down the beach walk in Venice towards the amusement park, ca.1910-1919

description: Photograph of a view down the beach walk in Venice towards the amusement park, ca.1910-1919. At left, pedestrians make their way along a paved walkway that extends between two sets of buildings. At right, the beach begins, extending to a large building that bears a sign that reads "Venice Villas". Behind this, a roller-coaster can be seen. At left, a four-story tenement building has a sign that reads "Potter Apartments".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m22781
title: Crowd at Venice lagoon, Venice, ca. 1910

description: Photograph of a crowd at Venice lagoon, Venice, ca. 1910. A crowd of people can be seen in the foreground, stretched from left to right between two pavilions. In the middle, at left a three-story building is visible. Next to the building, a small bridge extended over a canal can be seen. At center, a Venice lagoon can be seen with a number of row-boats in it. What appears to be a watch tower stands in the middle of the lagoon. In the background, at center, a canal can be seen extending towards an extreme background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11796
title: Corduroy Road made of logs in Northern California, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a northern California log road, known as the Corduroy Road, ca.1895, next to a lake. The road is made of logs lied side by side along the shore of a lake. The narrow road enters a copse of large trees and vegetation further back. On the left side, there is a wire-mesh fence. A light-colored (white?) dog stands on the shore between the road and lake looking out over the water. A gentle mountain slope rises in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5358
title: Herbert Rolf next to a joshua tree in a grove west of Fairmont in West Antelope Valley, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Herbert Rolf next to a joshua tree in a grove west of Fairmont in West Antelope Valley, [s.d.]. The thick tree stands at center with small puffs of spiny leaves on its rough, bending limbs. Herbert Rolf stands to the left with his hands closed in fists at his sides. He wears a dark shirt and tucks his pants into his tall, dark boots. The dusty terrain around him is spotted with short, dry plants. Mountains stand faintly in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18655
title: Exterior view of an adobe at La Liebre Ranch (once Beale Ranch) on the west end of Antelope Valley, 1932

description: Photograph of an exterior view of an adobe at La Liebre Ranch (once Beale Ranch) on the west end of Antelope Valley, 1932. An automobile sits parked at left while a dirt-stained, lightly-colored building stands at right. Trees stand across the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5364
title: Ezra Hamilton with his grandaughter Harriett Rich in Antelope Valley's first automobile, a 1903 St. Louis, 1900-1909

description: Photograph of Ezra Hamilton with his grandaughter Harriett Rich in Antelope Valley's first automobile, a 1903 St. Louis, 1900-1909. The car can be seen at center, facing towards the foreground at left. Two people can be seen sitting in the back seat of the car, which is also the location of the steering wheel. Mountains can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5374
title: Exterior view of "Lucky" Baldwin's Queen Anne cottage at Rancho Santa Anita, ca.1938

description: Photograph of an exterior view of "Lucky" Baldwin's Queen Anne cottage at Rancho Santa Anita, ca.1938. At center, two trees stand between what appears to be a well in the foreground and the two-story Queen Anne-style cottage in the background. At right, a taller, more lightly-colored tree is pictured. This was later the site of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.; Photoprint reads: "Queen Anne Cottage. Baldwin had it built in 1881 as a combination guest house and art gallery. Some of the largest eucalyptus trees in Southern California are in the park. Three of these, in front of the old adobe, were planted in 1865 by William Wolfskill".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5383
title: Citrus Junior College construction, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of construction at Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]. Four men work along a short, brick wall at center. A long bench next to them holds some of the loose bricks while others lies scattered on the floor at right. Daylight shines in from the glassless windows along the wall behind them at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5381
title: Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a building at Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]. An automobile sits parked on the right while a light shines over a covered walkway on the left. Flowering bushes sit against the wall of the building at center. The visible wall is covered in tall windows which shine from the interior lighting.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5380
title: Citrus Junior College, showing two buildings, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of two buildings at Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]. A large tree shades the foreground with its light, fur-like leaves from the left. A short, brick building stands at right while a larger building stands behind it at center. Various trees and flowering plants decorate the front entrance of the larger building. More light trees can be seen in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5379
title: Aerial view of Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Citrus Junior College, [s.d.]. A nearly empty parking lot lies next to tennis courts and school buildings at bottom while trees are dispersed amongst the other buildings at center. A football field lies on the right with rows of trees next to them. The top left corner appears to be a residential area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16829
title: General view from the north of Mission San Fernando, California, ca.1924

description: Photograph of a general view from the north of Mission San Fernando, California, ca.1924. The long rectangular stuccoed adobe brick building with a low-pitched gable roof sits at the top of a gentle rise. Low vegatation and a few small trees dot the surrounding area. The gable end of a small square building butts against the side of the larger structure. The walls of both structures are in a slightly deteriorated state.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5028
title: Exterior view of Venice City Hall and Police Station, Division 14, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Venice City Hall and Police Station, Division 14, [s.d.]. Two buildings are shown standing close to one another behind a group of palm trees. The centermost building is in the Art Deco-style, and is two stories tall, a flagpole at its roof bearing no flag. At left, a two-story Mission-style building features terracotta tile roof tiles and a bell tower over its main entrance. A flag flies from the pole extending from the side of the tower.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5027
title: First Baptist Church, Venice, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of First Baptist Church, Venice, [s.d.]. A road lies in the foreground while the large, lightly-colored church stands behind it at center. The church has long, thin windows and a stairs which lead to a dark entry way. A dead lawn lies on the right while a man stands near a truck on the far left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5041
title: View of Westwood Boulevard in Westwood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of Westwood Boulevard in Westwood, [s.d.]. A building with the sign "Westwo[od]" is pictured at right, one in a line of buildings extending to the left distance. Along the sidewalk in front of these, automobiles can be seen parked. Some sort of tower is partially visible to the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5039
title: Westwood Boulevard, looking south, showing the F.W. Woolworth Company and the J.J. Newberry Company, ca.1950

description: Photograph of Westwood Boulevard, looking south, showing the F.W. Woolworth Company and the J.J. Newberry Company, ca.1950. At center, automobiles can be seen both parked and making their way along the street which stretches into the foreground. To the left, commercial shops line the sidewalk, including Woolworth Company at 1024 Westwood Blvd. and  J.J. Newberry Company at 1028 Westwood Blvd.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5033
title: Landfair Apartment building, on the southwest corner of Landfair Avenue and Ophir Drive in Westwood, 1938

description: Photograph of the Landfair Apartment building, on the southwest corner of Landfair Avenue and Ophir Drive in Westwood, 1938. The photograph appears to be taken from the corner of Glenrock Avenue and Ophir Drive. The building was completed in 1937. At center, a three-story International/Modern-style building is pictured, an automobile parked on the street in front of it. The garage of the apartment building appears to be set underneath, placing the first residential floor one story up. Both residential levels appear to have balconies on the right side. The earth surround the building's foundation appears to be fresh.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5437
title: Park and fountain in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a park and fountain in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. A covered walkway is visible in the foregrond at left. Vines grow up the posts that support the overhang and on the overhang itself. Stone benches line the walkway at left. A large fountain can be seen at right. The basin of the fountain is supported by statues of kneeling men. Automobiles can be seen driving on a road in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5433
title: Beverly Hills cactus garden, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a Beverly Hills cactus garden, [s.d.]. In the foreground, a wide variety of cactus plants lines a narrow dirt road that runs across the image from right to left. Three tall eucalyptus trees can be seen at center. In the background at left, a Bank of America building is visible. Several utility poles and lampposts are visible as well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5432
title: Cactus garden in a Beverly Hills park, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a cactus garden in a Beverly Hills park, [s.d.]. A narrow dirt path runs from the foreground at center to the background at left and is lined with an assortment of cacti. Int he foreground at right, two low palm trees are visible, while tall eucalyptus trees line the park. A road and utility poles can be seen in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5436
title: Fountain in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a fountain in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. A large cylindrical basin sits in a calm pool of water at center. The exterior of the basin is decorated with images of people working and hunting. An obelisk rises from the middle of the cylinder and is topped by a statue of a naked man. A row of palm trees can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5438
title: Cactus garden in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a cactus garden in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. An assortment of cacti can be seen in the foreground at center. One especially tall cactus plant is held up by a wooden support. In the background, a line of eucalyptus trees lines a wide paved road. Buildings and utility poles can be seen further in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16830
title: Southwest corner of the Cloister at Mission San Fernando, 1924

description: Photograph of the southwest corner of the Cloister at Mission San Fernando, California, 1924. One of two semicircular arches, perpendicular to each other, dominates this perspective of the corner of the cloister. Parts of the walls have lost their stucco revealing the underlying adobe brick structure. The ruin of a bell(?) tower perches near the eave of the pitched tile roof over the arches. A wire mesh fence and tall trees stand at the left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14395
title: Mission Santa Barbara, showing view from outside of Monk reading book inside, California, 1898

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara, showing view from outside of Monk reading book inside, California, 1898. In the extreme foreground, a wooden railing is visible. Behind the railing at right, a wooden grill can be seen covering a window. Behind the window, a monk wearing an apron over his cassock holds an open book near the window pane. Further to the left of the window, a small doorway is visible. Overhead, rafters can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5416
title: Exterior view of the United States Post Office in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the United States Post Office in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. The two-story Spanish-style building can be seen int he background at center. It has light-colored walls and a terracotta tile roof. Several arch-shaped windows are visible. A wide street runs in front of the post office, and several automobiles can be seen parked along its curbs. In the foreground, a small garden full of tall, leafy plants is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5415
title: Exterior view of Beverly Hills High School, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Beverly Hills High School, [s.d.]. The large, light-colored school stretches across the image inthe background. Several large rectangular windows are visible, and a clock tower can be seen at center. The roof is dark. A tall flagpole can be seen at center with an American flag flying from the top. In the foreground, a grassy lawn is vsiible, bordered by small trees and rows of hedges.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5583
title: Hawthorne School in Beverly Hills, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Hawthorne School, Beverly Hills, ca.1930. Trees stand over the grass in the foreground obstructing the view of the lightly-colored, brick building. A clock tower with an intricate dome top stands at center above the rest of the school.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5581
title: Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, Beverly Hills, ca.1930. Palm trees of various sizes shade the sidewalk in the foreground while the tall, stone church stands behind them at center. The entrance stands at left with two tall towers above it. The building extends down the street to the right with small, arched, stained-glass windows in its plant-covered walls.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5417
title: Cars parked outside the United States Post Office in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of cars parked outside the United States Post Office in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. The light-colored, Spanish-style post office can be seen in the background at right. It has several large windows and a dark, terracotta tile roof. A wide paved road runs across the image in front of the building and is lined with parked automobiles. A palm tree can be seen near the curb in the foreground at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2673
title: Aerial view of Los Angeles, showing Cross Photo promotional graphics, ca.1924

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Los Angeles, showing Cross Photo promotional graphics, ca.1924. At the top of the image, an illustration of a biplane is shown from below, displaying the words "Cross Photos" emblazoned on the wing and body of the plane. Below, city highrise buildings can be seen, including the Western Auto Supply Company in the foreground. Below the biplane, the following information is inscribed on the image: "Mrs. E.F. Cross. Phone: Garfield 8373. 1050 North Ave 50".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5582
title: Exterior view of All Saints Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an exterior view of All Saints Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills, ca.1930. The light-colored church spans the entire image and is partially hidden from view by large bushes. A cross can be seen on the roof above a circular window at right. The roof is covered with terracotta tiles. In the foreground, an automobile is parked near the side of a paved road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5419
title: Exterior view of an unidentified residence in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of an unidentified residence in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. The two-story house can be seen at center. It has light-colored walls and a dark, wood-shingled roof. A stone chimney rises up the side of the building at right. An assortment of trees and bushes can be seen in front of the house. A flat, grassy lawn is visible in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5455
title: Row of shops in the Beverly Hills Hotel in the 9400 block of Wilshire Boulevard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a row of shops in the Beverly Hills Hotel in the 9400 block of Wilshire Boulevard, [s.d.]. Wilshire runs from the foreground to the background at right, and the one-story row of shops parallels it at left. In the background, a tall, eight-story building rises above its surroundings. Several pedestrians can be seen on a sidewalk at center, and an automobile can be seen parked near the curb at right.