cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15340
title: Portrait of Señor Don Eugenio R. Plummer on horseback, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Señor Don Eugenio R. Plummer on horseback, [s.d.]. He can be seen wearing a broad-rimmed hat, a loose knotted kerchief around his neck, and decorated short jacket and pants. He is visible holding the reins in his right hand, while he and the horse are facing slightly to the left right. The horse can be seen wearing a decorated bridle that includes a heart shaped metal piece on the martingale at the base of its neck. Trees and bushes are visible in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9602
title: Pigs in a pen, Los Angeles

description: Photograph of about 23 pigs in a wooden pen in Los Angeles. Other adjacent pens are visible behind. In the background is a wooden building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9708
title: Parade on Powell Street and Geary Street, San Francisco

description: Photograph of a parade passing a church on San Francisco's Powell Street, looking north from Geary Street, with Union Square in the foreground. Throngs of people crowd the street which is lined with soldiers as the parade progresses down the hill. Nob Hill mansions are seen in the background. Legible signs include: "Wood & coal", "Coal yard".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1919
title: Exterior view of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, west side of Broadway, south of Second Street, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, west side of Broadway, south of Second Street, ca.1900. In the foreground, a paved street can be seen extending from left to right. At the center of the street, a horse-drawn carriage is visible. A person holding an umbrella can be seen sitting in the corner of the carriage. Behind the carriage at center, a series of connected, large, four-story buildings can be seen. Along the base of the buildings, several awnings advertise small shops.  At the center of the buildings, a large archway labeled "Young Men's Christian Association" leads to a set of steps. At the top of the center structure, a conical rooftop topped with a flagpole holding the American flag can be seen. Previous version of record states: "Date given on the facade is 'A.D. 1888' ".; Legible signs include: ..."ndon, shades & draperies, 213", "Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict", "Remington typewriter", address: "211", "209, Millinery, 209", "E.[...] Collins", "Young Men's Christian Association", "We sell the earth, Bassett & Smith", "S. Broadway no. 209", "Commercial printing house, Ulrich Knoch", "Central Presbyterian Church preaching Sunday 11 A.M. & 7:30 P.M. [...] Los Angeles Conservatory of Music & Arts, Mrs. Emily J. Valentine, Pres., [...] practice clavier", "Cuban relief! [...]rved here", "J.G. Schaefer, tailor". Constructed 1888.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12096
title: Decorated steam locomotive used by President Benjamin Harrison, April 24, 1891

description: Photograph of the decorated steam locomotive used by President Benjamin Harrison, April 24, 1891. The fireman stands beside the engine leaning against it. The conductor stands up on the engine close to the control booth. Another railroad car is barely visible behind the locomotive. Hills rise in the distance at right. Caption reads "The President's 'Special', left Los Angeles April 24, 1891."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8055
title: Hotel in Beaumont, Cca.1895

description: Photograph of the exterior of the front of a grand hotel in Beaumont, "The Beaumont", ca.1895. The ornate three-story, wooden Victorian building has three visible towers whose pointed apexes are shingled in horizontal stripes. Balustrades run the around the perimeter of the building on both the First and Second floor. Nearly all of the many shutters have been folded up and out to allow air to circulate more easily through the building. Fifteen people are visible standing, sitting, or laying on the various porches, balconies, or in the front yard. One of the men is sitting on a horse. Two people sit in a horse-drawn wagon in the garden at right. Several houses are visible in the background at left. Mountains rise in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9011
title: Peach trees in California

description: Photograph of several peach trees heavily laden with peaches, California.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5199
title: Alpine Tavern group in front of fireplace, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the interior of the Alpine Tavern on Mount Lowe, California, [s.d.]. The motto over the fireplace reads, "Ye Ornament of a House is ye Guest who doth Frequent it." A group of five people all dressed in dark clothing sit in rocking chairs near the hearth. The walls are natural stone. The ceiling rafters are bare. Part of a rocky embankment is visible through the windows on either side of the chimney.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4948
title: Buildings on the corner of Los Angeles Street and Aliso Street looking east, 1886

description: Photograph of buildings on the corner of Los Angeles Street and Aliso Street looking east, 1886. At left, a one-story adobe long-house is pictured, three sets of steps leading to three different doors. Farther in, a second, similarly-shaped building features a porch. In the foreground, a large dirt road curves to the right. This area was part of Calle de los Negros (Negro Alley, colloquially referred to as "Nigger Alley" at the time).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5154
title: Mount Lowe Railway car at Granite Gate, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a Mount Lowe Railway car at Granite Gate, ca.1900. In the extreme foreground at center, a curving railroad track can be seen. Steep rocky embankments encroach closely on both sides of the rails. In the background at center, a railway car filled with people can be seen. Fir trees are visible beyond the "Gate". Photograph showing point just after the railway turns at Sunset Point into Grand Canyon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5088
title: Group of sixteen people gathering poppies in a field in Altadena near Echo Mountain, ca.1904

description: Photograph of a group of sixteen people gathering poppies in a field in Altadena near Echo Mountain, ca.1904. A trolley car is visible in the background at left. One man in the foreground doffs his derby at the camera. The mountain rises behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m31
title: Ybarra homestead on the northwest corner of Buena Vista Street and College Street, Los Angeles

description: Photograph of a group of 10 people and 2 horses posing in front of the Ybarra adobe homestead on the northwest corner of Buena Vista (later Broadway) and College Streets. Various identified as the Avila Adobe and the Alvirza Hayward residence on Aliso Street near Alameda Street. Two women and a man are sitting in chairs. One of the women (left) is playing a guitar. Two tall trees frame the group and the house behind them. At right a dog sits in the grassy yard in front of a horse-drawn wagon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1678
title: Residence of Lucy[?] Longstreet, West Adams Street, Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph (streetscape; horizontal photography) of a close-up of the front porch of the residence of Lucy[?] Longstreet, Los Angeles, ca.1900. Two women, a man and a child are being served tea by a female servant standing behind them. The group sit around a table with the exception of the child who sits near a column. The man is in a rocking chair. A dog sits at the side of one of the women. Four tall columns of the portico entry are in the image. Part of the house is visible at left. Trees are visible in the background. The residence has been mistakenly[?] associated with Confederate General James Longstreet probably based on a letter to the Herald Express (1940 February 5): "About 1875, Confederate General Longstreet acquired the 40 acres on the northeast corner of Figueroa and West Adams streets. He did what was possibly up to that time the most extensive grading job done in Los Angeles. He made a pleasing slope up to where the house was to be built, a slope such as we used to read about in southern love stories. He built a mansion of Southern grandeur and elegance and made the entrance from West Adams, between the palms which he planted, a southern romance. He planted the whole place with orange trees and it became the showplace of Southern California...".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1182
title: Residence of Lucy[?] Longstreet, West Adams Boulevard near Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of the residence of Lucy[?] Longstreet at Palm Avenue and West Adams Boulevard near Grand Avenue, ca.1900. Perspective looks down between two of the tall front porch columns of the Longstreet residence (later the Singleton residence, then Orthopedic Hospital). The drive and garden or grassy yard are visible below. Part of a house is visible in the background. The residence has been mistakenly[?] associated with Confederate General James Longstreet probably based on a letter to the Herald Express (1940 February 5): "About 1875, Confederate General Longstreet acquired the 40 acres on the northeast corner of Figueroa and West Adams streets. He did what was possibly up to that time the most extensive grading job done in Los Angeles. He made a pleasing slope up to where the house was to be built, a slope such as we used to read about in southern love stories. He built a mansion of Southern grandeur and elegance and made the entrance from West Adams, between the palms which he planted, a southern romance. He planted the whole place with orange trees and it became the showplace of Southern California...".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1180
title: Women sitting on the porch of Lucy[?] Longstreet's home at Palm Avenue and West Adams Boulevard, ca.1895/1900

description: Photograph of women sitting on the porch of Lucy[?] Longstreet's home at Palm Avenue and West Adams Boulevard, ca.1895/1900. At center, two young girls and two women sit on the steps to the porch of the large mansion, while two other women can be seen in chairs on the porch behind them. The home, whose column at left is overgrown with vines, was built circa 1884. The area later became Singleton Court and then Orthopedic Hospital. The residence has been mistakenly[?] associated with Confederate General James Longstreet probably based on a letter to the Herald Express (1940 February 5): "About 1875, Confederate General Longstreet acquired the 40 acres on the northeast corner of Figueroa and West Adams streets. He did what was possibly up to that time the most extensive grading job done in Los Angeles. He made a pleasing slope up to where the house was to be built, a slope such as we used to read about in southern love stories. He built a mansion of Southern grandeur and elegance and made the entrance from West Adams, between the palms which he planted, a southern romance. He planted the whole place with orange trees and it became the showplace of Southern California...".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5127
title: Echo Mountain Observatory, 1910

description: Photograph of the Echo Mountain Observatory (Mount Lowe Observatory) buildings, 1910. The rotating dome of the building housing the large telescope is open toward the foreground. Several people stand on a path near a railing at the top of a small one-story wooden building. A wooden platform is in the foreground. The mountains rise closely in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4868
title: Close-up of an almond branch

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of an almond branch bearing numerous almonds. On a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4869
title: Man and dog standing in almond orchard, Antelope Valley (Manzana), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man and dog standing in almond orchard, Antelope Valley (Manzana Ranch), [s.d.]. A ranch house is visible beyond the rows of small trees. Gentle hills rise in the distance. The man is looking to his right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m869
title: English Lutheran Church, Eighth Street and Flower Street, ca.1900-1907

description: Photograph of the English Lutheran Church, Eighth Street and Flower Street, ca.1900-1907. A tall steeple dominates the corner over the main entry. The ground floor is constructed from stone; the upper portion from wood. The roof is steeply peaked. Three boys (one standing, two sitting) are on the short flight of steps at the entry near a sign which reads "First English Lutheran Church [...] M.M. Stine".... A low wooden rail surrounds a garden containing cala lilies around the base of the church. Small trees line both streets. Other buildings are partially visible adjacent to the church.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14296
title: Umbrella trees at St. James Park, ca.1920

description: Photograph of Umbrella trees, St. James Park (Adams Street), ca.1920. Three benches sit on the perimeter of a tennis(?) court under shady trees. Behind them is a hedge, more trees, foliage and a greenhouse(?).
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12990
title: Drawing by Edward Vischer of four California missions, ca.1870

description: Photograph of a drawing by Edward Vischer of "Departed Mission Relics" -- 4 California missions (Santa Cruz 1826, La Purisima Concepcion (Purissima) 1884, San Rafael 1831, and San Francisco Solano 1832), "rescued from oblivion by the strong early-life impressions, astounding memory, descriptive power and untiring obliging[...] of California's historian General Mar. Guad. Vallejo", ca.1870. Caption partially reads: "Presumable appearance, by elevations from the respective ground-plans, a most welcome contribution to complete this antiquarian collection, a lasting memento, from an interesting sojourn at Lachryma Montis, the General's congenial, truly arcadian home, October 10 to 15th of 1878." A small oval portrait of the General is inset in the caption.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4835
title: St. Vincent's college priests, Los Angeles, 1911

description: Photograph of priests of the Los Angeles Diocese at St. Vincent's College standing on the front steps of St. Vincent's College, Grand Avenue near Washington Street, July 1911. More than fifty priests are shown, along with a man at foreground center that appears to be a bishop. Part of the large brick building is visible behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6109
title: Interior of Mrs. Grebbel's residence in Pasadena, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the interior of a Mrs. Grebbel's large Pasadena home, South Orange Grove Avenue, showing many Oriental rugs, pillows, and knick-knacks, ca.1905. The brick fireplace is at left. The ceiling is panelled with wood. A wood panelled staircase going up is at the back up the room. A grandfather clock stands on the first landing. A small animal pelt lays on the rug in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4870
title: Close-up of 4 peaches on a branch

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of 4 peaches on a branch. On a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6156
title: Close-up of a cluster of 53 almonds on one stem

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a cluster of 53 almonds on one stem, Manzana Ranch, Antelope Valley, California. The stem hangs by a string from a hook ona tripod made from bamboo. On a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11156
title: Exterior view of the church and priest's residence at Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores), ca.1880

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the church and priest's residence at Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores), ca.1880. Two columns flank the main church entrance at left on the ground floor. Over the main entrance, six columns support the tile roof in front. The building is two stories tall. There is a gate at left and a low fence with a gate in it directly in front of the priest's quarters at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10474
title: Broadway looking south from Second Street showing a cable car, Los Angeles, ca.1893-1895

description: Photograph of Broadway looking south from Second Street showing a cable car, Los Angeles, ca.1893-1895. A cable car with several passengers is in the foreground. Horse-drawn vehicles are parked along the curb of both sides of the street. A few pedestrians are visible on the sidewalks. An American flag is hung across the street. The First Presbyterian Church is visible (at left). Legible signs include: "George D. Betts, [...]nt, [...]ate, [...]ents", "Downey Ave., 122, city limits", ..."eeks Domestic Bakery", "Groceries", "Wallpaper", "B. Sens", "E. Small, dentist", "California Bank Building", "Union Central Life Insurance", "National Building & Loan Association", "Express", "Dr. Boal", "Dentist", "A.C. [...], McLellan, fire insurance"..., "Frank B. Ha"..., "Real estate". Originally, the photograph was captioned as "Downey Avenue opening of Cable Railroad to East Los Angeles, June 8, 1889".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4
title: Residence of S.B. Lewis, 710 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca.1898

description: Photograph of the residence of S.B. Lewis, 710 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca.1898. A Bungalow covered with flowers (Le Marque Rose). A woman and a young girl pose with a horse in front. There is a dog sitting on the horse. A windmill is visible at right. The 2-story wooden Victorian house has a wrap-around front porch and a gable window directly over the main entry. The well groomed grass lawn is planted with a few bushes. Trees are visible in the background at the sides of the house.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15341
title: Man tending to a horse and a dog on palm-lined Adams Boulevard near the S.B. Lewis residence, 1898

description: Photograph of a man tending to a horse and a dog on palm-lined Adams Boulevard near the S.B. Lewis residence, 1898. To the right, Dracena Palms (Indivisisa Cordyliner Australia) line a narrow sidewalk on which a young girl stands. Behind her, a bungalow whose entrance is covered with creeping flowers can be partially seen behind other foliage. To the right, a man in suspenders and a hat tends to a dappled horse and a darkly-colored dog. The street beneath them appears to be unpaved.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15342
title: Six-year-old almond tree with nuts, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a six-year-old almond tree with nuts, [s.d.]. A few other trees are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5206
title: Burro named Whiskers on Mount Lowe, California

description: Photograph of a favorite burro named Whiskers on Mount Lowe, California. Saddled up and standing in front of an embankment.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13576
title: John Gately Downey, ca.1889

description: Photographic portrait of John Gately Downey, ca.1889. Downey was the Lieutentant Governor (1860) and Governor (1860-1862) of California. There is an oval background around him. He has a beard and moustache. He is wearing a suit jacket and bow tie. From a lithograph "Engraved by H.B. Hall's Sons, N.Y."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7109
title: Grapes near harvest, ca.1898

description: Photograph of vines bearing clusters of grapes growing in a vineyard, ca.1898.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15343
title: Prune tree bearing fruit, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a prune tree bearing fruit. [s.d.]. Several others are visible behind.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15344
title: Pear tree in an orchard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a pear tree bearing fruit, [s.d.]. A few other pear trees are visible behind.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15345
title: Almond orchard and ranch house, Smeads at Manzana, Antelope Valley, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an almond orchard and ranch house, Smeads at Manzana Ranch, west end of the Antelope Valley, California, [s.d.]. Rows of trees can be seen in the foreground, while a ranch house is visible further back. Gentle hills rise in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3790
title: View of the Los Angeles Plaza from the Brunswig building toward the Lugo House, ca.1890-1895

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Plaza with a fence around the well in the center of the circular landscaped Plaza and old Chinatown.  The historic Lugo House faces the the circular plaza. The Los Angeles Water Company has a building near the Lugo House. Commercial buildings abut the plaza. Residential buildings are scattered out in the background. Legible signs include: "L.A. City Water Co." The photograph appears to be taken from the 5-story Brunswig building (built in 1888). Note: Originally, the image was captioned as, " View of the Los Angeles Plaza from the Mission Los Angeles toward the Lugo House".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3661
title: Pershing Square, showing bandstand in the background, ca.1895

description: Photograph of Pershing Square, showing bandstand in the background, ca.1895. In the foreground at center, a small path can be seen curving towards the background at center. To the left and right of the path, several large trees and shrubs are visible. Several wooden benches can also be seen to the right.  A man is sitting on a bench near some eucalyptus trees which partially obscure the bandstand behind him. A small set of steps lead to the large bandstand, and a railing surrounds the base of the stage. To the left of the bandstand, another man can be seen standing near a group of yucca plants.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3004
title: Drawings of Los Angeles from the State Normal School, 1890

description: Photograph of two panoramic drawings of Los Angeles, looking east and north from the State Normal School hill on 5th Street and Grand Street, 1890. The upper drawing includes mostly large residential buildings, several pedestrians, and horse-drawn carriages. The lower drawing includes more commercial buildings, a park, more pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and churches.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1135
title: Residence and gardens of Caroline M. Severence, Los Angeles, ca.1898-1900

description: Photograph of the entrance drive to the residence and lush landscape plantings of Caroline (Carolina?) Severance's gardens, 806 Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca.1898-1900. Her home is referred to as "El Nido", or, The Nest. The house number appears in the center of the photo and reads "806". The drive bifurcates at a planted area. The house is all but obscured by the trees. Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3651
title: Bannana trees along a path in Central Park (later Pershing Square), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the trees, including banana trees, of Central Park (later Pershing Square), [s.d.]. A blurred pedestrian is visible on the path which curves away from the foreground. Several benches are visible through the foliage.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3602
title: Farmland and the Los Angeles River looking north from Elysian Park toward Mount Washington, 1895-1915

description: Photograph of farmland and the Los Angeles River looking north from Elysian Park toward Mount Washington, 1895-1915. Agricultural plots create a patchwork landscape throughout, while a river can be seen cutting through the farmland across center. There is a slight bend in the river at right, and several homes can be seen beyond the river. Mountains are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6106
title: Rose Cottage, Reverend A.M. Merwin's home in Pasadena

description: Photograph of front of Rose cottage (Gold of Ophir Rose), Reverend A.M. Merwin's residence in Pasadena. The rose towers over the front porch of the house. The front yard is divided by a walk which bifurcates into a circular path, rejoining as it approaches the two steps to the covered porch. Other bushes and trees are also in the yard.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7704
title: Construction of the Anaheim flume for transporting water, ca.1898-1901

description: Photograph of the construction of the Anaheim flume for transporting water, ca.1898-1901. The long lattice-like structure bridges to high points in the land. A building is visible on the far embankment. A few trees, scrub brush and scrub grass fill the wash or low area between.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7094
title: A vineyard near Palmdale, ca.1898

description: Photograph of a long view down rows of newly established grapevines on poor quality land near Palmdale, California, ca.1898. A man drives two horses in the vineyard (at left). About 10 small buildings are visible in the background. Mountains rise in the distance.