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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11607
title: Two men at a tennis court at Robal Inn, San Pedro, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two men at a tennis court at Robal Inn, San Pedro, ca.1930. Clad in light colors, the two men face off on opposite sides of the net, each with his tennis racket drawn. To the left of the court is a small shaded area where two men in suits sit on wooden benches. To the right is a wooden wall and a series of houses. The background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11661
title: Close-up view of children riding a sailboat, ca.1930

description: Photograph of close-up view of children riding a sailboat, ca.1930. At center, a young boy and girl ride a darkly-colored sailboat through the water. The girl is seen grabbing a rope and leaning to the left, while the boy kneels to the right. Two large, lightly-colored sails are attached to the central mast of the boat and harnessed by various ropes seen. In the background to the right, another sailboat is seen from its side showing the triangular form of the sail. In the extreme background, trees and houses are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11666
title: Two men watching sailboats on the sea, perhaps at Santa Barbara, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two men watching sailboats on the sea, perhaps at Santa Barbara, ca.1930. Two sailboats cross paths on the water, one to the left with three masts up, and another to the right without a mast. A lone figure in a small watercraft makes his way through the water beside the sailboats. In the shadow of a tree in the left of the foreground are two benches, on which sit two men watching the scene. The foreground is framed with the boughs of a tree to the right, and the branches of another plant to the right. The middle foreground is dotted with foliage. In the leftmost corner of the scene is what appears to be a small wharf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11667
title: Sailboat in Los Angeles harbor taken by "Dick" Whittington, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a sailboat in Los Angeles harbor taken by "Dick" Whittington, ca.1930. Three men are seen at center, "sailing a home-made 'Skip-jack' over the cool waters of Los Angeles outer harbor--a feat of the municipal boating activities at Cabrillo Beach". The sail tilts to the right, and the three figures lean to the left as their vessel cuts through the choppy water. In the background to the left is another watercraft, and in the far distance the harbor can be made out, lined with boats.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11543
title: Mountain climbers at Kearsarge Pass, ca.1930

description: Photograph of mountain climbers at Kearsarge Pass, ca.1930. Two men are visible in the center sitting down on a rocky ground. To their left, a sign can be seen which reads: "Kearsarge Pass Elevation 11,823 FT." Edgy rocks and dried branches are visible around the site ground and a small patch of snow is noticeable to their right.; The back of the photograph reads: "By [...] Independence to Onion Valley - 4  units by trail. Main cut of Sierra- Ringo(?) Canyon Park(?) [...] easy trail. East entrance to Park - good on Inyo(?) side - Park stock available at en of trail".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11665
title: Two sailboats near a docking area of perhaps Santa Barbara, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two sailboats near a docking area of perhaps Santa Barbara, ca.1930. To the left is a sailboat with three masts up full. Across it, to the right, is another sailboat with its mast down. To the leftmost side is a small docking area with a few people gathered at the end tip. A stair situated left of the dock leads down into the water below. Above the docking area flies an American flag. Background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11749
title: Open-air motor bus with people sitting and standing on top, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an open-air motor bus with people sitting and standing on top, ca.1900. Approximately twenty-six passengers can be seen in a roofless motorbus, a man in a conductor's uniform standing at the front with a megaphone in his hands. A rocky terrain fills the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11762
title: Great Western Power Company truck loaded with ladders, parked in front of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a Great Western Power Company truck loaded with ladders, parked in front of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, ca.1910. The truck is pictured from the side at center, its cab roofless. In the background, the Telephone and Telegraph building is decorated with doric columns. The bumper of a second automobile can be seen to the far right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11589
title: Woman preparing to dive into a pool at Camp Radford by "Dick" Whittington,  ca.1930

description: Photograph of a woman preparing to dive into a pool at Camp Radford by "Dick" Whittington,  ca.1930. A female diver stands on a diving board in the foreground in a dark-colored swimsuit. To her left sit four swimmers watching the jump. The poolside is surrounded by a wooden fence, and behind it is an area covered in thick foliage. Snow-covered Mount San Bernardino looms in the background.; The photo print reads: "In the shadow of snow-capped Mt. San Bernardino, vacationists enjoy a plunge in the waters of the Camp Radford swimming pool. Radford is one of five vacation camps operated for public use by the Los Angeles Playground and Recreation Department".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11577
title: People in the swimming pool at Municipal Plunge by "Dick" Whittington, ca.1930

description: Photograph of people in the swimming pool at Municipal Plunge by "Dick" Whittington, ca.1930. Swimmers frolic in the swimming pool water, their heads poking out of the still depths, others submerged from the torso down. Up on the pavement to the right of the pool, others sit and watch the scene before them and one female swimmer stands beside a small diving board at the poolside. Behind the spectators to the right stands a whitewashed structure bearing the name "Municipal Plunge". The foreground is framed to the right by a large tree, beneath which one can see another structure marked "[...]afe" ["café"?]. To the left of the foreground is an assortment of foliage. The pool is surrounded by a wire fence, and to the leftmost end one can see another house-like structure. Behind this are the tops of trees and the lines from utility poles. In the distance a hillside can be vaguely  made out. Writing at the back of the photo print states that this is a "typical Los Angeles municipal swimming pool, one of the sixteen operated for the use of Los Angeles families by the city's playground and recreation department".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11609
title: Women's doubles tennis match, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a women's doubles tennis match, ca.1930. Four women stand on opposite sides of the net as a crowd of spectators looks on. To the right, a woman crouches, preparing to hit a ball in mid-air. To her right, her partner stands closer to the net. On the other side, another two women stand in separate quadrants waiting to play. The stands are full of people, some of which are standing at the back. Behind the court lie several houses surrounded by trees. A mountainous area can be made out in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11669
title: Snow scene with heavily-laden trees and cabins, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a snow scene with heavily-laden trees and cabins, ca.1930. To the left of the scene lie several cabins thick with snow. The blanket of white extends around them and far into the right where a thicket of trees stands. Trees make up the background with their pointed tops fading into the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3235
title: Interior view of the Hollywood Pantages Theater auditorium, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Hollywood Pantages Theater auditorium, [s.d.]. Rows of seats can be seen facing towards the stage at left. The curtain is drawn, while intricate moldings and sculptures can be seen above the stage, on the ceiling, and on the far wall. The bottom portion of the second level of seating can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11582
title: Coach Tex Robertson standing with swimmer Adolph Kieter of the All America Swimming Team, ca.1930

description: Photograph of Coach Tex Robertson standing with swimmer Adolph Kieter of the All America Swimming Team, ca.1930. The swimmer stands in his swim wear in the rightmost foreground, in front of a metal ladder. To his left stands the swim coach, dressed in light colors from head to toe. Half of his body is hidden behind what appears to be a wall. The leftmost part of the scene is framed by a tile wall. Another ladder can be seen in the background. Both stand on a tile floor with a mosaic design of some kind.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11685
title: Men lifting their glasses of beer in a toast, ca.1920

description: Photograph of men lifting their glasses of beer in a toast, ca.1920. To the right stands a man in a striped shirt and cap lifting a glass with his right hand. Behind him stands another man lifting his glass and joining the toast. To the left stands a man having his glass filled by a man beside him. In the background  is a sign on the tavern door that reads "Restaurant [?] cold lunches".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11557
title: Ski jumper and a panoramic view of Banff, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a ski jumper and a panoramic view of Banff, ca.1920. A skier is seen mid-air as he leaps off the ski jump onto the frosty slope. In the snow-covered ground below, several people in dark-colored clothing watch the jump. Two horse-driven sleds can be discerned below as well. The landscape is covered in snow and dotted with trees. A small house can be seen in the white-blanketed distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11590
title: National diving champion Georgia Coleman on a diving board at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, ca.1930

description: Photograph of national diving champion Georgia Coleman on a diving board at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, ca.1930. The diver stands at the tip of  the diving board in the foreground with her back to the water. She dons a dark-colored swimsuit and raises her hands into the air. Behind her a crowd gathers to watch. To the left of the background is a large board, perhaps a scoreboard. Behind the scene is a line of trees. The background is neutral.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11684
title: Aerial tramway in the snowy mountains, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an aerial tramway in the snowy mountains, ca.1930. A cable car makes its way down the mountain on thick cables. It hangs suspended over a series of rocky slopes situated left. More snow-covered mountains can be seen in the distance, while the snow-caked ground lies below.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11568
title: Ski jumper perused by a crowd of spectators on either side of the ski slope, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a ski jumper perused by a crowd of spectators on either side of the ski slope, ca.1930. The sweater-clad jumper sails through the air toward a cleared stretch of snow-covered land as spectators watch. In the left-hand foreground, four men in jackets seem captivated by the sight, as do a line of people in the rightmost foreground, all with their faces turned toward the jumper. Spectators gather in a loose crowd on both sides of the ski slope, some running about, others with their eyes on the jumper. In the distance, a sprinkling of people walk about in the snow. The land is covered in snow and dotted with trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11556
title: Impromptu ski joring race staged for winter visitors down the long side at Big Pines, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an impromptu ski joring race staged for winter visitors down the long side at Big Pines, ca.1930. Two male skiers hold hands as they race down the slopes. Both men don dark-colored garb, and the man at the right wears a light colored tie around his neck. Four people watch them race from the left-hand side of the foreground, and another group of people watch from behind. More people sit on a slope and watch the scene. The background is lined with snow and trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11655
title: Close-up view of boys riding a sailboat, ca.1940

description: Photograph of close-up view of boys riding a sailboat, ca.1940. At center, two boys grip a sailboat as it tilts against the wind and moves through the water. Both boys are wearing lightly-colored clothing and small, circular lightly-colored hats. The sailboat is lightly-colored along its side, but the surface of the boat is darkly-colored. Two sails extend from the mast at the center of the boat. In the background to the left, a man sitting in a sailboat wearing sunglasses and a darkly-colored cap watches the boys. To the right, two other boys sit in another sailboat. In the extreme background, Houses and industrial sites can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11654
title: Six people sitting at the shore watching sailboats on the sea, ca.1940

description: Photograph of six people sitting at the shore watching sailboats on the sea, ca.1940. In the rightmost foreground, a man and woman in swim gear sit beneath a group of palm trees with their backs to the camera. Across them to the left, three men and a woman sit in the sand facing the water. Eight sailboats are seen close to the people, and several more are visible in the far distance. A sailboat to the right of the cluster bears the number 21 on its mast. In the leftmost corner of the distance, another shoreline is visible, strewn with trees and what appears to be a large beachfront structure. To the right, a docking area lines the distance. Palm trees frame the sandy foreground of the photo.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11653
title: Thirty sailboats clustered closely together on the sea near land, ca.1940

description: Photograph of thirty sailboats clustered closely together on the sea near land, ca.1940. In the center of the foreground, four people stand at the bow of a single-masted sailboat bearing the number 5. A man in light-colored garb stands at the tip of its stern. The water is dotted with smaller sailboats, all bearing numbers on their masts and manned by one to two people. In the background lies the shore, lined with houses, trees and utility poles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11668
title: Man and woman working the lines of their sailboat on the ocean, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a man and woman working the lines of their sailboat on the ocean, ca.1930. A woman leans back to the left of the vessel, tugging on a line to keep the mast up. Beside her, a man in dark-colored sleeveless garb leans forward toward the mast, pulling on another line. The mast tilts toward the right and is full in the wind. The water below appears to be relatively choppy. In the background, the shore is lined with a boardwalk of sorts, behind which sit a line of houses. A large two-story unit is predominant in the background, surrounded by palm trees. Utility poles line the land behind the houses.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11608
title: Tennis courts in Beverly Hills, ca.1930

description: Photograph of tennis courts in Beverly Hills, ca.1930. At center, a man in light-colored pants prepares to serve, facing the right of the first court. Behind him is another court wherein two women walk through. Further down is yet another court. Overhead, a series of lights are strung. Left of the courts is a wooden seating area. In the leftmost distance, an American flag stands on a pole. In the distance to the right, the FOX building can be made out amidst the trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11751
title: Students boarding a line of Los Angeles City School District buses, ca.1940

description: Photograph of students boarding a line of Los Angeles City School District buses, ca.1940. A line of adolescent students cuts perpendicularly across a sidewalk towards a waiting bus at right. The bus itself is one in a long line which spans part of the street.; Photoprint reads: "Where public transportation facilities do not meet the needs of the Los Angeles schools the students are transported in buses owned by the district, operated independently of the city. Above is a view of this activity".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11579
title: Two women practicing a life-saving drill in a pool, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two women practicing a life-saving drill in a pool, ca.1930. Miss Janet Prendergast "rescues" Mrs. William A. Heitman in this picture, with Prendergast to the right and Heitman to the left. Both women are clad in dark-colored swimsuits and swimming caps. Prendergast holds Heitman by the strap of her swimsuit and pulls her floating body toward the side of the pool. Heitman closes her eyes and is motionless.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11691
title: Automobile in Painted Canyon, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an automobile in Painted Canyon, ca.1925. An automobile is visible from behind at left in what appears to be a dry creekbed. Rocky cliffs are visible at left and right, while mountains can be seen in the background. A man wearing a suit and hat can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3233
title: Construction of the Hollywood Pantages Theater, December 1, 1929

description: Photograph of construction of the Hollywood Pantages Theater, December 1, 1929. The large building with a flat roof can be seen partially completed at center. Lumber and other supplies can be seen strewn across the roof. Palm trees can be seen amongst other buildings in the background. The buildings are built on a hill in the left background. Photoprint reads, "B. Marcus Priteca, Architect. S. M.(?) Sonnichsen, Associate. [...]Lapson[...] Co. Contractors. [...] 1929".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3300
title: Hillside residences on Argyle Avenue, Hollywood, March 11, 1930

description: Photograph of hillside residences on Argyle Avenue, Hollywood, March 11, 1930. Five large homes can be seen. Two three-story homes can be seen next to one another at center at the end of a paved road that runs from the center foreground towards the homes. The home at left sports a three-car garage, a balcony, and a terracotta tiled roof. The house to the right of it is lighter in color and sports a two-car garage, terracotta tiled roof, and a staircase that leads from street-level to the front entrance on the second-story. Two other two- to three-story homes are visible higher on the hill behind the first two homes. The fifth home can be seen at right and is partially made of brick. The paved road in the foreground curves to the right behind this home.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3301
title: Hillside mansions in Hollywood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of hillside mansions in Hollywood, [s.d.]. A mansion at least three-stories tall can be seen at center, built on the side of a hill. The home sports balconies and small turrets. A person can be seen standing at the balcony at right. Pines and other trees surround the building, while a smaller home can be seen below and to the right of the mansion. The top of terracotta roofs can be seen at bottom left. A large building with two domes on the roof can be seen on top of a hill in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3297
title: Hillside home at Woodshire Drive and Beachwood Drive in Hollywood, 1929

description: Photograph of a hillside home at Woodshire Drive and Beachwood Drive in Hollywood, 1929. At center, a two-story, Spanish-style home is pictured secured to the side of a hill. To the right, a long set of stairs leads to the back edge of the home. Farther right, a second home is visible, while a third is visible in the left background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3302
title: Hillside residences on Bonvue Avenue in Hollywood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of hillside residences on Bonvue Avenue in Hollywood, [s.d.]. A paved road slightly curves up a hill from the foreground towards the right background. At least three homes can be seen to the left of the road up an incline. The large homes are each at least two-stories tall, and have various foliage growing in their grass front lawns. A wall separates the yards from the road below. At least two other homes can be seen on a hill in the right background, while bushes can be seen growing over a low wall at right next to the road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3260
title: Close-up view of the courtyard of the Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Park, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a close-up view of the courtyard of the Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Park, [s.d.]. A small set of steps leads into a darkened hall at right, covered by an extended rectangular roof. More of the structure is visible at left, and a botanical garden with an embellished pagoda are featured at center. More foliage is visible in the foreground at right, across a paved area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11546
title: Mountain climbers at Palisade Glacier, ca.1900

description: Photograph of mountain climbers at Palisade Glacier, ca.1900. A line of hikers is visible in the foreground standing on a snow-covered rocky ground. They are facing a party of three men and a dog who are standing on a rock, which rests on a bank of snow (small glacier?), located in the left area. Most of the people have a ski pole in one hand. A man furthest to the right, is standing by what appears to be a camera on a tripod. A valley of snow is observable which extends towards the background.; Snow-capped pointy and rocky mountains serve as the backdrop. (Compares to CHS-42844; the image shows a divergent perspective of the same location of this image.)
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3236
title: Interior view of the Hollywood Pantages Theater lobby, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Hollywood Pantages Theater lobby, [s.d.]. Intricate moldings and sculptures can be seen on the wall at right. Curtains are pulled back from what appear to be entrances into the auditorium. Chandeliers hang from the domed ceiling, and star-shaped moldings can be seen on the ceiling where the chandeliers emerge from. A staircase can be seen in the left background leading to a second level.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3303
title: Exterior view of a typical Hollywood cottage showing corn in the garden, 1926

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a typical Hollywood cottage showing corn in the garden, 1926. The one-story adobe-style house can be seen at left. Two women with short hairstyles can be seen in front of the house, while criss-crossed wooden poles can be seen above them. Double-doors can be seen. A dirt path leads to the home from left, while corn can be seen in the foreground. The roofs of at least two other homes can be seen in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11535
title: Two lawn bowlers, ca.1930

description: Photographic portait of two lawn bowlers, ca.1930. A woman and a man are standing in a delivery position on a grassy lawn, while holding a bowl in one hand. The woman is wearing a polkca dot dress and a short-sleeved jacket; the man is wearing a sweater over a shirt with a tie and trousers; both have rubber-soled shoes on. Bushes and other vegetation fill in the backdrop.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11536
title: Lawn bowling, ca.1930

description: Photograph of lawn bowling, ca.1930. In the right foreground, an old man man is standing in a delivery position on a mat. Three men are located behind him either standing or sitting on a bench; bushes are visible along the bench. Further to the back, a group of people standing on a row of four mats is visible while some are looking in the direction of the viewer; small bowls can be seen around each of these mats. A row of parked automobiles, positioned in front of a house, and a sign that says "For Sale [...]"on an empty grassy lot serve as the backdrop.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3225
title: Exterior view of the Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records, Hollywood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records, Hollywood, [s.d.]. The circular-shaped building was built to appear like a stack of records, and can be seen at center with a one-story rectangular-shaped building in front of it. Three palm trees can be seen towards the left, while several cars are visible in the foreground. Signs on both buildings read, "Capitol Records".